Working out the perfect gift to get someone for Christmas is hard, grab some inspiration from 12 student launched startups…
1. Urban Plant Growers, Indoor Smart Garden Combo
Know someone with a green thumb but not enough space to grow herbs and plants? Urban Plant Growers have created their Indoor Smart Garden - to help anyone grow delicious herbs from their kitchen!
https://www.urbanplantgrowers.com
2. espresso, espresso Display
Recently voted Times Top Inventions for 2021, this lightweight, ultrathin screen is perfect for any family member or friend who works on the go.
3. Savvy Beverages, BRAIN BOOST
The Christmas season can run you down, perk up with this healthy, brain-boosting functional drink from the Savvy Beverage team. With ingredients to uplift your mood and reduce your stress during the holidays - yes please!
https://www.savvybeverage.com.au
4. Purify Co Natural Hand Sanitiser, Mini Gift Box
The perfect stocking stuffer this Christmas season. Purify Co have created these mini hand sanitisers using red algae and rare Australian botanicals, ensuring they smell amazing and are great for your skin.
5. The Poop Coffee Kopi Luwak, Ground Coffee
Kopi Luwak coffee is a delicacy from Indonesia- with a slightly sweet, smooth flavour. You can purchase the beans whole or ground as the perfect gift for any of your coffee-obsessed friends.
6. Origin Maps
Origin Maps create handmade, topographic maps that look beautiful. You can grab this handmade map of Sydney or have one custom built of an area significant to you.
7. PETspot
Planning to purchase a furry friend for someone this Christmas? PETspot has you covered. They are an ethical pet marketplace- pairing you with certified breeders to ensure your pet has had the best beginning.
NB: getting a pet is a big responsibility, make sure you’ve thought it through before purchasing.
8. Buckle Lock
With borders reopening- this is a perfect gift to ensure your loved ones can travel with the comfort of knowing their luggage is secure. Grab a Buckle Lock as an awesome stocking stuffer.
9. Chronic Hope, The Hope Bottle
Earlier this year Chronic Hope started Port of Hope, a series of merch to further the aims of the non-profit. The Hope Bottle is lightweight with a compartment in the base- perfect for storing tea or medicine.
10. Craft Club Co
Craft Club Co. have put together amazing craft packs- perfect for experienced crafters or newbies who just want to get creative. There are heaps of options to choose from, but we love this PEACHY Rug Making Kit.
11. Storks Shipping
Know someone in your life in need of being spoilt? Storks Shipping have brought BoxyCharm to Australia. Sign up to receive a personalised beauty subscription box delivered with 5 full-sized beauty products every month to your door.
https://www.storksshipping.com
12. Planex Nutrition, plant-based protein
Perfect for the gym-loving, plant-based person in your life! Planex Nutrition protein powder is vegan and uses organic products to fuel your next workout (plus they plant a tree for every purchase). The flavours all look pretty good, but we can’t go past the salted caramel.
https://planexnutrition.com.au
Working on your own idea in the holidays? Find out how UTS Startups can support you.