Digital Tech Academy
The Digital Tech Academy (DTA) is FAU`s Elite Entrepreneurship program open to outstanding innovative talents from all FAU degree programs and faculties! We impart all you need to follow your heart and passion for digitization, entrepreneurship and innovation.
What do we offer?
FAU Digital Tech Academy Program
The Digital Tech Fellows Program is FAU’s excellence entrepreneurship program. It brings together the most motivated students and researchers from all faculties to work on innovative start-up ideas.
Up for a 12-week sprint to entrepreneurship?
Learn more on DTA→
Starting Business Ideas @ FAU
The “Starting Business Ideas @ FAU” workshop series introduces students to the world of innovation and helps them explore real start-up ideas hands-on.
Just starting out? Get startup basics —fast and easy.?
Learn more on SBI →
Entrepreneurial Innovation Hub –
Start-up Track
The program offers structured guidance, mentoring, and resources to transform ideas into business models. Participants gain access to expert coaching, exclusive workshops, and a strong network of investors and innovation partners.
Already have a start-up team? Ready to level up?
Learn more on EIH-ST →
Entrepreneurial Innovation Hub –
Student Program
The Innovation Hub is the heart of entrepreneurial experimentation at FAU. It supports interdisciplinary teams, provides co-working space, and connects founders with industry experts.
Got a bold idea? Let’s build your start-up from scratch.
Learn more on EIH-SP →
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Breaking News
FAU Digital Tech Academy Program wins MöglichMacher Award 2024
We are highly honored to have won 2nd place at the MöglichMacher Award 2024.
This is the Bavarian University Award for Entrepreneurship, which honors outstanding start-up support at Bavarian universities.
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Partner
Highlights
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Prof. Dr. Katrin Möslein,
Innovator in Germany.
The FAU Digital Tech Academy is at the core of FAU‘s strategy. It connects students, entrepreneurs, and innovators across all our faculties and contributes to FAU as the No. 1 Innovator in Germany.
Prof. Dr. Katrin Möslein,
Vice President Outreach FAU -
Not only the run through the Business Design Process with my own Start-up was a unique experience during my studies, but especially the network in the founder scene around the region of Nuremberg, which was created by the Digital Tech Academy Program bear fruits until today!
Johannes Schilling
Bechtle, IT Business Architect
DTA Batch #5 -
Being part of DTA gave me the skills and courage to start my own business and learn what it really means to be an entrepreneur. Since then, I benefit from the spirit and experience I gained as a Digital Tech Academy. This helped me a lot in running my own business and in many other situations.
Dr.-Ing. Niklas Duda
Diehl Metering, Solution Architect
Dulog, Founder -
I got to know great people and learned how to develop a business idea. I recommend anyone to participate in the DTA program to improve their digital competencies, learn how to build up their business, and expand their network. The program supported not only my professional, but also my personal development.
Vivien-Lisa Bermel
Deutsche Bahn, Consultant
DTA Batch #4