Thomas Glaser

Senior Startup & Innovation Manager @Futury

Frankfurt, DE

As Senior Startup & Innovation Manager at Futury, I connect universities, corporate partners, and early-stage startups to create an environment where innovation can truly take shape. I design programs that enable collaboration between science, industry, and entrepreneurship — transforming research-driven ideas into tangible impact.Key focus areas include- Building institutional partnerships with universities, corporate innovation departments, and ecosystem players- Developing and scaling support programs for early-stage startups- Strengthening technology and knowledge transfer between science and industry- Designing cross-sector collaboration formats that connect startups and corporates for co-innovationThrough this role, I contribute to Futury’s broader mission: activating entrepreneurial talent, accelerating scientific innovation, and driving collaboration between startups and established industry to shape a more innovative and sustainable future.

University of Koblenz and Landau

Bachelor degree, Social Science

The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg

Master of Science - MS, Business Management

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Semester abroad, Business