# Munich technology and investment activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/munich-technology-and-investment-activity > Updated: 2026-10-01T10:20:02.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The economic and technological landscape in the Munich region is seeing increased activity through cross-border investment initiatives and local industrial growth. To strengthen ties with its neighbor, the French Grand Est region established the ‘Ostfrankreich Expansion Desk’ in Munich. This German-language office is designed to attract German investment into sectors such as cleantech, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft utilized the Bits & Pretzels festival in Munich to showcase six research-based deep-tech startups focused on industrial AI and digital construction. Local development in Munich has continued with the availability of commercial plots at the Freiham Technology Park for high-tech industries like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The regional startup ecosystem also saw recognition at the Bits & Pretzels conference, where Naxon Robotics received the ‘Munich Startup Special Prize’ for its work in mobile robot and drone swarms for industrial inspections. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Munich technology sector sees industrial growth and startup recognition Munich's tech landscape sees growth through new industrial space in Freiham and Naxon Robotics winning the ‘Munich Startup Special Prize’ at the Bits & Pretzels conference. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/munich-technology-sector-sees-industrial-growth-and-startup-recognition ### 2026-09-21: Grand Est region opens Munich office to attract German investors France's Grand Est region is opening a business desk in Munich to attract German investors in high-tech sectors, while Fraunhofer presents six deep-tech startups at the Bits & Pretzels festival in Munich. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fraunhofer-to-showcase-six-deep-tech-startups-at-munich-festival --- Cite as: Munich technology and investment activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/munich-technology-and-investment-activity