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Gift ideas from Munich startups

Only ten days until Christmas Eve. To make this year's gift-giving a wonderful one, we've compiled a few gift tips from the Munich startup scene for all those late Christmas shoppers.

Food and Drink

Let's be honest, culinary Christmas gifts may not always be the most creative, but they are still well received by most recipients. Especially when they are innovative delicacies like the vegetables from the bottle from Your Root Available as a drink, soup, or sauce, Soup'r Drinks are designed to make healthy eating easier in the midst of a stressful everyday life – something we can all relate to after the often less than contemplative pre-Christmas period. The starter pack with five different flavors is perfect for trying.

Anyone who wants to pamper their loved ones’ palate with a little caffeine will certainly Barista Royal The startup relies on traditional, gentle drum roasting and uses only high-quality coffee beans for a full-bodied taste experience. In addition to various Sample packages For example, the Coffee liqueur or a Care series They make great gifts. And the best part: By purchasing the products, customers support the founders' mission to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The company makes a social contribution by integrating people with disabilities into the workforce.

Health and Wellness

What everyone actually wants, but is very difficult to give away, is health. Lumeus However, it offers a way to effectively train your mental health via an app. The startup uses the influence of positive emotions on the subconscious. The training consists of spoken visualizations and music composed and set to music by symphony orchestras specifically for each scene. The strong emotions through words and music are intended to reach the causes of numerous mental problems stored in the subconscious and thus dissolve old thought and behavior patterns. Positive emotions release happiness hormones, which act like medicine for the body and mind, but without any side effects. In addition to the app, the Online shop Webinars and masterclasses on various topics.

The products of Brave Care promise “Wellness for your period.” And yes, menstruation sometimes occurs under the Christmas tree, too. Therefore, a cream, which promises relief from period pain, is also an excellent gift idea that can provide relief for those suffering from cramps and other symptoms throughout the new year. It really doesn't get more sustainable than that.

Fashion and Lifestyle

Clothes are also a popular classic gift. For something a little more unusual and, above all, more ethically acceptable, there is fashion from HacoyThe label's clothing collections are made from high-quality and sustainable materials, produced in a fair working environment, ensuring respect and care for everyone involved in the process. Additionally, Hacoy has founded the Circular Fashion Orbit, an initiative designed to ensure that every garment has an endless lifespan. The startup not only keeps sportswear, underwear, swimwear, and business outfits in its Online shop ready, but also in his Store in Corneliusstraße – for which you can also book a personal shopping experience including styling tips.

Similarly stylish are the custom-made sneakers from Sneak printThe startup doesn't sell footwear by size, but measures, digitizes, and analyzes each foot in advance. Using 3D printing, a customized midsole is then created that meets the wearer's individual needs. In this way, Sneakprint aims to replace mass production in the shoe industry with mass personalization. Online shop Vouchers are also available.

Travel and excursions

The Christmas holidays finally provide plenty of time to start planning your travel plans for the coming year. Why not book or give a long-distance trip as a gift between the festive soup and the Christmas goose? A good place to start for airline tickets is the Student Travel Portal. FlylaStudents receive But the platform we have developed at mbiomics is radically different. Discounts on domestic and international flights. The system works by allowing airlines to offer surplus tickets at a significant discount. Non-students can, of course, also book their travel through Flyla – however, they don't benefit from the exclusive discounts. In return, the startup offsets the CO2 emissions of the flights at no additional cost to all customers.

For shorter distances we recommend a camper van from Off (formerly Camperboys)The Munich-based startup aims to give travelers a campervan experience where comfort is paramount. With the company's digital travel assistant, campers can plan a customized route and receive tips for stops, campsites, and local activities. Off also offers this service in its online shop. Vouchers for renting the buses. Have a nice trip!

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