An article by Linette Heimrich (Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria) from the MUCrowd Blog
It's the same story every year: Christmas is just around the corner, and we still don't have all our presents! It's no use: we frustratedly struggle through congested city centers or click our fingers to the bone searching for the perfect Christmas present. It should be unique and original—and, of course, fair, sustainable, and regional. Finding something suitable that meets our loved ones' high standards isn't easy.
Why not give something that has already delighted the crowd – a “crowd-approved” Christmas present, so to speak?
We've scoured this year's crowdfunding projects for you and compiled a small "Best of Crowdfunding" selection from Munich and Upper Bavaria. There's definitely something for everyone here. (Admittedly, getting it delivered in time for Christmas might be a challenge.)
For your loved one
Put away your socks and underwear! This year, you should give your partner something unusual. How about a very special treat à la CerevisiumBrewed according to the German Purity Law and refined using the riddling method used in champagne production, the Freising brewers promise a truly special tipple. The brew certainly won over the crowd. Just right for the holidays.
Is your sweetheart a real sweetheart? Then there's chocolate. Namely, the chocolate from ChoQlateFair, natural, sustainable, and best of all: you can make it yourself, entirely to your own taste. And if you're lucky, you might even get a little piece for yourself at the end.
For Mom and Dad
Mom is stressed from Christmas preparations and the Christmas dinner has never been more exciting? Then why not give Mom a Pocusini, the first plug-and-play food printer. A 3D printer for food! Stressful Christmas baking is over; from now on, cookies will simply be printed. And even the holiday meal will get a very special touch with 3D-printed angels made from mashed potatoes.
Dad is a penny pincher? Then eCozy He liked it. The smart device with a touch sensor and remote control monitors the heat in the house, promising to save on heating costs. According to the crowdfunding campaign, the controller is even capable of learning and looks great.
For the little explorers
The perfect gift for little Gyro Gearloose: The Bayduino-Experiment kit for the Internet of Things. Whether it's motion detection, gesture control, or programming with Bayduino, even the little ones can discover the basic mechanisms of the Internet of Things and playfully experience how the world of data can be connected to the world of things.
Fair and regional for your dearest sister
The perfect gift for those with a sweet tooth is honey from nearBeesOf course, honey from regional beekeepers isn't exactly new. But nearBees has revolutionized honey packaging and created an online platform for local beekeepers. Here, you can find your favorite honey right in your neighborhood and, thanks to the new packaging, have it delivered to your home easily and affordably.
For the outdoor-loving brother
With Blue Freedom A dead smartphone battery on long bike or hiking tours is now a thing of the past. With this portable mini power station, you can easily generate your own electricity. All you need is a flowing body of water.
You can charge your phone extra quickly with the USB ChargeDoubler, also a successful crowdfunding project from Munich.
And if you want to treat yourself with all the Christmas stress, you can get Monkey, The smart door opener. This easily controls the door lock via smartphone. No more annoying door opening, and friends, acquaintances, and relatives can enter the house at the touch of a button. Or not. 😉
With this in mind, we wish our readers a joyful and stress-free Christmas and a good start to a healthy New Year.
If you have specific questions about crowdfunding, please contact us directly by email. crowdfunding@muenchen.ihk.de. You can also find out about current topics related to crowdfunding and crowdsourcing in the MUCrowd blog.
If you are planning a crowdfunding campaign, you can book a consultation with Linette Heimrich and get valuable tips and information about crowdfunding. Three to four times a year, the Crowdfunding Night In addition, the crowdfunding Facebook group current topics discussed and questions about crowdfunding answered.
