Munich has reshaped its image as Germany’s premier biotechnology location and currently holds a key position in Europe's biotech landscape. Boasting a rich history and an impressive network of academic and research institutions, Munich has cultivated an environment where over 450 life sciences companies flourish. Munich’s biotechnology industry flourishes due to the presence of two elite universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and Technische Universität München, which together form the backbone of learning and education in the region. In collaboration with institutions like Helmholtz Munich and three Max Planck Institutes, the city’s academic landscape is a hotbed of scientific innovation. Two major university hospitals, Klinikum rechts der Isar and Klinikum der Universität München, along with 60 additional hospitals, contribute to Munich’s forward-thinking approach to healthcare and research. With so much academic power, it’s only natural for the city to leverage these resources to boost its biotech ecosystem. The majority of medium-sized biotech companies are born from the above academic institutions with a focus on ‘red biotechnology’ – the development of therapeutics and diagnostics. Munich excels in personalized medicine and immunotherapy. Biotechnology Innovation and Start-up Centers (IZB) play a pivotal role in nurturing Munich’s biotech sector. With state-of-the-art laboratories and office spaces, these incubators provide fertile ground for young biotech companies. IZB Planegg-Martinsried specializes in pharmaceuticals, while IZB Freising-Weihenstephan focuses on phyto-pharmaceuticals, agronomical and food sciences. Together, they offer 25,000 square meters of dedicated space. Munich’s Großhadern-Martinsried region, in the southwest, is a biotech focal point. The Klinikum Großhadern, LMU Gene Center Munich and Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and Neurobiology form powerful networks. The Biomedical Center Munich (BMC), situated at LMU's HighTechCampus in Großhadern, has added another layer to Munich's biotech ecosystem since 2015. The city's commitment to bridging academia and industry, coupled with cutting-edge research facilities and incubators, positions Munich at the forefront of biotechnological advancements in Europe.