With Allo Cancan Liu, Teodor Rupi, and Benedikt von Lewinski are digitizing local restaurants – with a focus on ethnic gastronomy. The founders have already successfully raised around six million euros for their startup in two funding rounds. Why they rely on in-house development and what endurance has to do with growth, the founders report in an interview. (Photo: Allo)
The Munich startup Phio Scientific relies on lensless imaging and AI to make cell research more precise and efficient. The technology continuously delivers usable data directly in the incubator – compact, smart, and potentially reducing animal testing. Daniel Gruber and Anna Jötten explain their innovative approach. (Photo: Phio Scientific)
The biotech startup mbiomics aims to revolutionize microbiome-based therapies with a novel TechBio platform. The goal: tailor-made medications with over 100 bacterial strains – against cancer, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. CEO and Co-Founder Johannes B. Woehrstein answered our questions. (Photo: mbiomics)
UniteLabs is developing the first open operating system for AI-driven laboratory automation. The platform securely connects laboratory devices from all manufacturers in the cloud, saving time and money—and has the potential to become a global standard. This innovation earned UniteLabs the Munich Startup Award 2025. Robert Zechlin, Co-CEO & Founder, provides insights into the founding and vision of the Munich startup. (Photo: Unitelabs)
Chewsome aims to revolutionize baby and toddler nutrition: The Munich-based startup offers frozen, tangible organic meals for children from six months to six years old – ideal for baby-led weaning, a method of introducing complementary foods. No puree, no squeezable snacks – just real, nutrient-rich food that little hands can explore for themselves. Co-Founder & Managing Director Kristina Schreiner knows more about this. (Photo: Chewsome)
Included develops reusable travel containers for cosmetic products – hygienic, durable and cleverly stackable. Founder and Managing Director Teresa Born tells how frustration with poor-quality drugstore bottles led to an innovative product and why Munich is the perfect location for her startup. (Photo: Dabei)