The builders of what's next
CDTM Valencia is a hub for interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship, inspired by the Center for Digital Technology and Management in Munich. Driven by curiosity, collaboration and a passion for impact, we bring together students from diverse backgrounds to solve the real-world challenges of tomorrow.
La Harinera
Our home is the Harinera building in Valencia. Part of Valencia's innovation district, the building offers open workspaces, meeting rooms and modern facilities that provide everything needed to bring ideas to life.
How CDTM came to Valencia
As CDTM Munich looked to expand internationally, it sought a city that embodied innovation, academic excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit. Valencia was the natural choice: a growing tech ecosystem, a vibrant student community and strong institutional support.
Together with the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Universitat de València (UV), and backed by the Valencian government, CDTM Valencia was born: a joint program designed to give students the skills to shape the future.
Three years in Valencia
- 2023Foundation and first class
CDTM Munich decides to expand internationally, and CDTM Valencia launches with its founding class. The mission: build a diverse community of future leaders, thinkers and makers in the Mediterranean.
- 2024First ventures
Students turn ideas into reality and launch some of the program's first startups. The program deepens its work with local and global partners and builds strong industry connections.
- 2025Doubling down
For the first time, CDTM Valencia runs two full classes, Winter and Summer. With growing interest and proven impact, the program becomes a central player in Valencia's innovation ecosystem.
An honors program alongside your degree
CDTM is a selective, interdisciplinary honors program that combines technology, entrepreneurship and design. It brings together students from engineering and computer science to business, law and the arts, to solve real-world problems through hands-on learning.
The program is part-time and runs alongside your university studies. Students take three core courses, the Trend Seminar, Managing Product Development and the Entrepreneurship Laboratory, where they work with companies, build real prototypes and develop entrepreneurial solutions.
- Curiosity
We question everything and explore new possibilities.
- Collaboration
We believe diverse perspectives create better solutions.
- Impact
We work on projects that make a real difference in the world.
Real partners, real problems
At CDTM we do not just learn: we build, test and deliver. Every course tackles real challenges of real companies, in close collaboration with project partners from startups, corporates and public institutions.
From analysing emerging technologies to building working prototypes and launching mock startups, the work is grounded in real needs and measurable outcomes, and it adds to Valencia's innovation ecosystem.
- Lufthansa Technik
- Swiss Aviation Software
- S2Grupo
- Solimar
Six reasons to apply
- Learn by doing
Presentation and communication, project management, design thinking, business modelling and prototype development, practised on real projects.
- Meet incredible people
Students from engineering, business, the arts and the sciences, in one class.
- Join a global community
A tight-knit network that spans continents, with access to the CDTM Munich alumni.
- Access expert mentorship
Learn from industry professionals, startup founders and academic leaders.
- Grow beyond academics
An entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills and real-world problem solving.
- Turn ideas into ventures
The foundation to launch your own startup, with business validation and pitching experience.
Three core courses and electives
Trend Seminar
Analyse the future. Students research how a sector might evolve over the coming decades, based on current trends and technologies. With a partner company, the class publishes a report on the key insights and opportunities.
Recent topics- Sustainable aviation technologies
- Construction industry innovation
- Technology in elderly care
Managing Product Development
Build real prototypes. In teams of three to five, students work with project partners to find user needs and develop a product or service prototype, with interdisciplinary teamwork, iterative design and a focus on the user.
Recent projects- Deep tech solutions for industry
- Technology transfer applications
- Construction safety control systems
Entrepreneurship Laboratory
Simulate a startup launch, with a focus on business strategy and market entry. Teams build business models, research their market and plan how to reach it: business validation, customer discovery and strategy.
Focus areas- Business model validation
- Market analysis and customer discovery
- Investor pitching and fundraising
- Strategic partnerships
Workshops and electives
Throughout the year, specialised workshops and electives complement the core courses, go deeper into single topics and let students shape their own path.
Example electives- Design Thinking for Social Innovation
- 3D Printing Workshop
- Self Leadership Backbone
Voices from CDTM
“Joining CDTM has been a turning point for me, both professionally and personally. I've had the chance to work on hands-on projects with people from a wide range of disciplines, and that diversity has reshaped the way I approach challenges. Learning to collaborate under tight deadlines with different working styles and perspectives pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way. It taught me to think more critically, communicate more clearly, and act with more purpose. More than just a program, CDTM is a vibrant and ambitious community: a space that fosters innovation, encourages bold thinking, and empowers you to believe that you can make a real impact.”
“CDTM truly changes your perspective on life. It makes you realize that you are not just following a predefined path, but actually designing your own career: intentionally, creatively, and with purpose. Being part of this community gives you access to the right knowledge, inspiring people and practical tools that empower you to turn ideas into action to shape the future you want to live in.”
“Being part in the CDTM program has been an outstanding opportunity to encourage strategical thinking and came along with innovative perspectives, not only for the course itself, but also for the interactions with classmates, instructors (CA's), and professionals in the entrepreneurial landscape. An experience that should not be missed.”
“I am deeply grateful to be part of the CDTM community. CDTM creates a safe and supportive environment where students can explore, test, and apply their knowledge, enabling each of us to bring out the best in ourselves. It unites talented and inspiring individuals whose energy and passion are truly contagious, motivating us to strive and grow. Most importantly, CDTM empowers its students to not only develop personally and professionally but also to actively shape and strengthen the community itself.”
“CDTM has been key in my professional journey. Not just because of the real projects and real-world problems, but because of the incredible people I have grown alongside. If you are looking to truly grow, this is the place to be.”
“When I joined CDTM, I expected professional growth. Now that I am here, I realise it is about much more than that. It is also about personal development in many different ways. At CDTM, your voice matters, and I feel deeply connected to this value, because once you enter, your ideas truly belong here. My impression is that every member of this community contributes with equal importance to building the quality of CDTM as it is today. This experience has not only changed my life, but also the way I understand my path and the impact I want to have.”
“CDTM is, above all, an accelerator for personal and professional growth. Participating in this program has allowed me to bridge my technical background in Data Science with a global strategic vision, while being surrounded by brilliant minds. If you are looking for a challenge that pushes you out of your comfort zone and provides you with the tools to lead in the tech sector, this is the place to be.”
