Press Releases and further News from Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Incubator Meetups at Funkenwerk: Developing Ideas Together

Exchange, honest feedback, and fresh inspiration: At Funkenwerk’s monthly incubator meetups, startup teams from THA come together to further develop their projects, share experiences, and learn from one another. The meetups strengthen the startup community and provide a space for new perspectives, connections, and ideas.

Working Together on New Startup Ideas: Funkenwerk and LEW Seal Their Partnership

A joint initiative for the startup ecosystem in Bavarian Swabia: Funkenwerk and LEW have officially sealed their partnership. With the Funkenwerk Award 2026 powered by LEW and new opportunities for startup teams, they are bringing together academic knowledge and entrepreneurial practice.

LEW and THA_funkenwerk Support Startup Ideas in Bavarian Swabia

The THA_funkenwerk at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (THA) and Lechwerke (LEW) are collaborating to support startup ideas from Bavarian Swabia. They aim to connect startup teams with regional companies and strengthen the exchange between the university and the business community. One key component of this initiative is the THA_funkenwerk Award 2026, powered by LEW. On October 29, the top teams will present their ideas. Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehring, is serving as the patron of the partnership.

International Week at SZTU

In-depth exchange with a Chinese partner university: Shenzhen Technology University extended an invitation to China for International Week at the end of September. Five professors from THA, along with students from the High-Voltage Team, accepted the invitation.

Success Story of a Student in the International Information Systems Program

How can you successfully launch your career after graduation? Muhammad Zubair, a graduate of the International Information Systems program at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, shares his journey from working student through his internship semester and bachelor’s thesis to a permanent position. Along the way, he offers international students valuable tips for starting their careers in Germany.

Sustainability Innovation Heroes: Developing Apprentices into Change Agents for Digitalization and the Circular Economy

The Sustainability Innovation Heroes (SIH) project is creating a hands-on educational program that equips trainees with the skills needed to address the topics of digitalization, the circular economy, and innovation. MittelstandMacher companies are invited to actively help shape the program and contribute their own challenges.

THA at the Long Night of Art in Landsberg am Lech: Technology Meets Art

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg once again took part in this year’s Long Night of Art in Landsberg am Lech, presenting a unique fusion of technology and art at the TTZ (Technology and Transfer Center). Students from the Systems Engineering program showcased their creative projects from the summer semester, delighting the audience.

Innovative, resource-efficient solutions for the construction of tomorrow

Professional exchange at TTZ Aichach on September 23, 2026: Representatives from the Augsburg Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry (AELF) and Bavarian State Forests learned about digital and additive manufacturing methods for solid and timber construction.

HIMMA at Bits & Pretzels 2026: Inspiration and New Connections

Thanks to free tickets provided by HOCHSPRUNG and its partner Gründerland Bayern, Funkenwerk was able to enable select startup teams from THA to participate in Bits & Pretzels 2026. The HIMMA incubator team reports on new connections, exciting conversations, and valuable insights for the further development of their startup.

Digital Strategy: Turning Reactive Measures into Real Progress

Do we actually know why we're digitizing? Or are we doing it just because everyone else is?

THA Welcomes International Students

During the 2026/2027 winter semester, nearly 100 international students will spend a semester abroad at THA. They come from Argentina, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Ukraine. Once again this year, the International Office, together with the SWOP team, the faculties, and several support services, has organized the Welcome Week before the official start of the semester: The goal is to help newcomers settle in Augsburg and at THA, connect them with one another, and introduce them to various support services.

The TTZ-Aichach team presented a robot-manufactured and robot-assembled structure made of low-grade wood

A look back at the New Bauhaus Festival in Weimar, September 2–3, 2026.

"Near and Far" Architecture Lectures to Begin in the 2026–27 Winter Semester

After a hiatus of several years, the “Architecture Lectures” series is returning to the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg. Under the title “Near and Far,” the series will bring together renowned architects, recent award winners, and experts from the fields of research, professional practice, and building culture during the 2026–27 winter semester.

futuRETRO 2026 - A Look Back at the Retro Computing Community's Weekend

The two-day event took place on Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2, 2026, at the THA Campus and attracted numerous participants. The program combined traditional presentations, live demonstrations, and exhibition booths that reflected the diversity of retro computing hardware and its community.

Practice Makes the Innovation Champion

Learning and Developing Innovation Skills

THA Heads to Gamescom 2026

From culinary island worlds to a defensive dragonfly, surreal puzzles, and a cooperative space mission: The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA) is presenting four games developed by students at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. The projects “Flavour Fare,” “Odonata Augmenta: Rogue Dragonfly,” “Inkorus,” and “They Sent Us Both” will be on display from August 26 to 30 at the RAW TALENT joint booth in Hall 10.2, Booth E-42, at Koelnmesse.