Step Up Your 2022 Gifting Game With UNSW Founders
UNSW Founders is the gift that keeps on giving, offering support and resources for UNSW students and alumni who want to start their own businesses. Whether you are looking for mentoring, networking opportunities, or access to funding, UNSW Founders has something for you. And, this holiday season, UNSW Founders is offering gift ideas and conversation starters sold by startups from the UNSW Founders community. So not only can UNSW Founders support your entrepreneurial journey, but it can also help you step up your gifting game. Give the gift of UNSW Founders this holiday season.
Beamers
Cool polarised sunnies for kiddos
$65-$95.00 AUD
They are comfortable, lightweight, flexible and durable. Beamers have unique Optoshield® technology which provides your child with maximum UV protection on all their outdoor adventures. They come with a microfibre pouch for cleaning and storage, hard durable case, and can be labelled with your child’s name.
Beamers is an alumni of UNSW’s Health 10X program (in partnership with The George Institute of Global Health).
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AmpleFolk
Plus-size white towels
$69 AUD
We’re excited to announce the launch of AmpleFolk’s new line of plus-sized towels, designed to provide maximum comfort and coverage for all body types, so you can feel confident and comfortable when drying off after a shower or swim.
Made from 100% cotton, AmpleFolk's ultra-soft, highly absorbent towels measure 220 x 100 cm and will fit up to at least an Australian size 32.
AmpleFolk is an alumnus of New Wave, Coach & Connect, the Peter Farrell Cup, New Wave U.S Ready & the UNSW 10X program.
Blisstil
SleepMuffs
$149 AUD
The world's first and only pain free, sound-blocking neck pillow. With super comfy neck support and high-quality foam that reduces outside noise by 33 dB, this is the perfect gift for the person in your life who just cannot wait to get back on a plane... or for those who want to take a peaceful post-lunch nap while the kids play with their new Christmas toys!
Blisstil is an alumni of the UNSW Pre-Accelerator program.
Kua
Coffee 500g
$28 AUD
Kua commits to measuring and reducing its footprint every year at 200% to bring you delicious carbon neutral coffee roasted fresh in Sydney and shipped free to your front door.
Kua Coffee is an alumni of the Pre Accelerator program.
Lactamo
Breastfeeding Ball
$49.95 AUD
Free standard shipping & 30 day money-back guarantee.
Treat the new mums in your life to the award-winning and world-first Lactamo Ball, a super super soft (and safe!) silicone ball, expertly designed to help with breastfeeding problems.
Lactamo is a world first in breastfeeding! It uses a combination of temperature, movement and compression to help with common breastfeeding problems including oversupply, undersupply, blocked ducts and engorgement.
Lactamo participated in the Pre-Health 10x program
RePlated
MealBox
$20.00 AUD
TAKEAWAY WITHOUT THE WASTE
The award winning, reusable takeaway container is made from recycled Certified Ocean Bound Plastic and is designed to be used in the same way as a bring-your-own coffee cup.
Take a clean rePlated Meal box to your favourite takeaway, ask them to fill it with your order, eat, wash, repeat. That’s it. Enjoy zero waste takeaway on the go, at your desk, or with friends and family.
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RePlated is a Sir Rupert Myer Sustainability Award Winner & Coach & Connect participant.
MaxiMinds
Subscription
$29 AUD PER MONTH
A digital psychoeducation platform providing young people with on-demand resources, tools and personalised support to identify, manage and channel ways to mentally thrive!
MaxiMinds is an alumni of New Wave, Coach & Connect & the UNSW 10X program.
Yenesthae
Striking Cell
$1,990 AUD
This patent-pending impact absorption technology promises a more satisfying and safer impact than traditional heavy bags. The luxe striking cell utilises high-density Dunlop Foams and features a synthetic leather, lined with 12mm of viscous memory foam.
From their visual aesthetics to their handcrafted material, Striking Cells are designed to look as good inside a home as they do inside a beautiful training studio.
Yenesthae is an alumni of the UNSW Pre Accelerator program.
toGet’s
Summer Blends Box by the Chai Room
$34.95 AUD
Same day or next day Local Click & Collect or Delivery
toGET aim’s to take the hassle out of the “have tos” and give you more time for the “love tos” by enabling you to get all your local best online in one place. At the same time you will be shopping local and boosting your local economy, building community and getting it done with a reduced carbon footprint.
toGET is an alumni of New Wave and the Pre Accelerator program.
Conscious Step
Socks that stop violence against women
$64.95 AUD
All women deserve to feel safe, which is why this gift box provides access to justice for six survivors of violence through The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. Fairtrade, organic cotton and a butterfly embroidery to represent your impact, this gift serves as a reminder to continue to lift our voices to fight for women’s rights. Together, we can get one step closer to a world without violence against women and girls.
-75% Fairtrade Organic Cotton, 23% Recycled Polyester, 2% Elastane
-Fairtrade, GOTS, and Vegan Certified
Conscious Step won the Peter Farrell Cup in 2013
Little Pepino
Sustainable Starter Bundle
ON SALE $99.95 AUD
This kitchen bundle is perfect for those looking to make a start at reducing their waste. Thanks to this set you'll never throw our veggie scraps, baking paper or plastic dish brushes again.
This set includes
1 x Kitchen Compost Bin
1 x Long Dish Brush
1 x Veggie Dish Brush
1 x 2-pack Reusable Baking Mats
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Little Pepino co-founder Afonso Firmo is an Alumni of the 10x Accelerator Program.
SolMates
The refillable sunscreen applicator
$
29.95 AUD
Your sustainable way to be safe in the sun!
Wave goodbye to single-use plastic sunscreen bottles. Say hello to just one compact, sustainably designed (made from certified Ocean Bound Plastic) sunscreen applicator you can refill again and again.
Just add your favourite sunscreen!
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SolMates is a Coach & Connect participant.
Forcite
MK1S Smart Helmet pack
$1,299 AUD
Refined and enhanced by feedback from thousands of existing Forcite Riders, The MK1S reaches new heights of premium inclusions and advanced functionality. The MK1S helmet pack comes with everything you need to start your Forcite journey, you only need to add a micro SD card. Add additional accessories to suit your style and budget.
Forcite is an alumni of the UNSW 10X program