With Allo, Cancan Liu, Teodor Rupi, and Benedikt von Lewinski are digitizing local restaurants – with a focus on ethnic gastronomy. In two funding rounds, the founders have successfully raised around six million euros for their startup. Why they rely on in-house development and what perseverance has to do with growth, the founders report in an interview. (Photo: Allo)
The Munich-based startup Phio Scientific is using 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 the need for animal testing. Daniel Gruber and Anna Jötten explain their innovative approach. (Photo: Phio Scientific)
The biotech startup mbiomics wants to revolutionize microbiome-based therapies with a novel TechBio platform. The goal: tailored medications with over 100 bacterial strains – against cancer, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases. CEO and Co-Founder Johannes B. Woehrstein has answered our questions. (Photo: mbiomics)
UniteLabs is developing the first open operating system for AI-powered laboratory automation. The platform securely connects laboratory equipment from all manufacturers in the cloud, saving time and costs – and could become the global standard. With this innovation, UniteLabs won the Munich Startup Award 2025. Robert Zechlin, Co-CEO & Founder, provides insights into the founding and vision of the Munich startup. (Photo: Unitelabs)
Chewsome wants to revolutionize baby and toddler nutrition: The Munich startup offers frozen, graspable organic meals for children from six months to six years – ideal for baby-led weaning, an approach to introducing complementary foods. No puree, no pouches – just real, nutrient-rich food that little hands can discover themselves. Co-Founder & Managing Director Kristina Schreiner has more to tell. (Photo: Chewsome)
Dabei is developing reusable travel containers for cosmetic products – hygienic, durable, and cleverly stackable. Founder and Managing Director Teresa Born tells how frustration with poor drugstore bottles became an innovative product and why Munich is the perfect location for her startup. (Photo: Dabei)
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