The Munich Impact Ranking is an independent, evidence-based ranking measuring how universities translate research and talent into entrepreneurial outcomes across the DACH region. The 2026 edition is now published.
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The latest DACH-wide edition: an evidence-based assessment of how universities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland translate research and talent into measurable entrepreneurial outcomes.
The latest DACH-wide edition: an evidence-based assessment of how universities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland translate research and talent into measurable entrepreneurial outcomes.
Download 2026 ReportThe 2026 edition includes deep-dive analyses across three dimensions:
How academic ventures contribute to measurable social and economic outcomes.
Funding success of startups and time to first funding round.
Previous employers and academic backgrounds of university founders.
Building on the DACH foundation, we are partnering with research institutions to broaden the ranking's geographic scope.
Reports & Data
Four editions of in-depth analysis on the entrepreneurial performance of academic institutions. Free, public, and citable.
Entrepreneurial Impact of Academic Institutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland - Deep Dive Analysis.
Download PDFEntrepreneurial Impact of Academic Institutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Download PDFEntrepreneurial Impact of German Academic Institutions — annual ranking and methodology.
Download PDFEntrepreneurship Performance Deutscher Hochschulen — inaugural edition of the ranking.
Download PDFOur Review Board
The following researchers, investors, and ecosystem leaders support the Munich Impact Ranking with their guidance and perspective. The board grows as our country coverage expands; the list below is a selection, not exhaustive.
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
UK
Sweden
Our Supporters
Universities
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