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Support MassChallenge Consumer Product Startups for your 2020 Holiday Shopping

With the holiday gift giving season upon us, we thought we’d highlight 30 US MassChallenge startups that produce a wide variety compelling goods and services.

Got a pet? Check out Buppy Pets.

Know people who wear clothes? Browse Impact Everything and Radian.

The point is, there are a lot of different options to choose from below. From tech to health to child development toys, there is something here for everyone. And you’d be supporting these new, growing startups! A win-win.

88 Acres, MC Boston 2013

Simply seeds. Wholesomely handcrafted.

https://88acres.com/

Ajiri Tea, MC Boston 2016

Premium African Tea & Coffee: Creating employment for women and supporting education for orphans in Kenya.

https://ajiritea.com/

Amore Congelato, MassChallenge Boston 2020

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Company Summary: Amore Congelato makes all-natural, gelato sweetened fruit-based sweeteners and zero cane sugar. Our oat milk gelato is completely plant-based, dairy-free, and vegan.

www.amorecongelato.com

Archer Roose, MC Boston 2016

Inspired by the boundary pushers, feather rufflers, and unconventional explorers – we’ve designed our planet-friendly global portfolio of wines to be as well-suited for fine dining as they are for unrefined adventuring.

https://archerroose.com/

Bridger Helmets, MassChallenge Boston 2020 (presale)

Our aim is to redefine the way that people use their helmets, by building one which can be used year-round, for both biking and snow sports.

https://www.bridgerhelmets.com/

BUPPY PETS, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

BUPPY PETS creates treats that you and your pet can enjoy together without the guilt. Each of our recipes contain only 4 ingredients and are inspired by human snacks that dogs go nuts for, but recrafted to make them healthy and wholesome with all the same delicious flavors.

https://www.buppypets.com/

For a limited time, BUPPY PETS is bringing back the Christmas Treat Ornament for the holidays!  Each ornament is filled with your favorite recipe.   For an added treat, use code TREATYOSELF at checkout for 15% off your order

CONBODY, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

Company Summary: CONBODY is a prison style bootcamp studio in NYC that employs formerly incarcerated individuals as fitness instructors. CONBODY was founded by Coss Marte, a former drug kingpin who created the CONBODY method while serving time in prison. Now, CONBODY uses fitness to raise awareness for criminal justice reform and provide opportunities for this marginalized group. CONBODY has hired over 40 former inmates and has a 0% recidivism rate. Their mission is to bridge a gap between two communities: young professionals and formerly incarcerated individuals.

https://vod.conbody.com/

First month free for unlimited on-demand fitness classes using promo code: CONBODYVOD

The Dinner Daily, MassChallenge Boston 2020

Your plan for easy dinners is ready! The Dinner Daily provides personalized meal plans for consumers and builds loyalty for grocers.

https://www.thedinnerdaily.com/

The Feel Good Lab, MassChallenge Boston 2019

Company Summary: The Feel Good Lab makes healthy pain relief products for people suffering from acute and chronic pain. Our Natural Pain Cream is FDA-registered to relieve pain from arthritis, backache, and sore muscles and joints. The non-toxic, natural formula is gentle on the body but tough on pain.

https://thefeelgoodlab.com/

Use code “MCFEELGOOD” for 20% off on your list.

FitBites, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

How would you like to eat cheesecake every day and lose weight? Throw away those protein bars and enjoy 20 grams of protein in every slice.

https://fitbitesbakery.com/

Goba Tea, Boston 2020

Goba Tea created the first low-calorie and shelf-stable boba tea.

https://www.gobatea.com/

goTeff, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

Company Summary: goTeff is a delicious superfood snack made of the ancient Ethiopian super-grain Teff. What makes our product unique is that it’s free of all major allergens, has 0 added sugar and can be enjoyed in many different forms be it as an on-the-go snack, granola, yoghurt-topper, or even a courton. go long, go strong, goTeff!

https://www.goteff.com/

Special offer for the holiday season: GOTEFFGIVING2020 for a 15% discount on our products!

Impact Everything, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

Impact Everything is a movement driven to educate consumers on sustainable purchases and build new generations of active global citizens.

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Jamber, MassChallenge Boston 2019

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Company Summary: Savor every sip, and enjoy every moment with this luxuriously comfortable cup because the smallest moments matter. Jamber’s team of medical experts created a beautiful modern ceramic coffee mug that is made to be held.

https://www.jamber.com/

John’s Crazy Socks, MC Boston 2017

John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son social enterprise inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks, or what he calls his “crazy socks.” We’re on a mission to spread happiness.

https://johnscrazysocks.com/

LovePop Cards, MC Boston 2014

Lovepop is on a mission to create one billion magical moments with an imagination meets engineering approach to designing incredible pop-up cards, gifts, and decor.

https://www.lovepopcards.com/

Makomas, MC Boston 2018

Let MAKOMAS beverages excite your palate with authentic, delicious, and nutrient-rich organic hibiscus tea, baobab or ginger drink.

https://www.makomas.com/

Moxie Scrubs, MassChallenge Boston 2020

Moxie Apparel is disrupting the $10B+ US medical apparel market. Our mission is to enhance, inspire, and empower the “MOXIE” in every nurse.

https://www.moxiescrubs.com/

Special offer: Link to buy one get one free here! Otherwise, use the promo code MC3

Proud Pour, MassChallenge Boston 2019

Company Summary: Proud Pour’s sustainably grown wines and cider support 22 environmental nonprofits protecting bees, wild oysters, sea turtles, and coral reefs. The drinks are available to order or gift at ProudPour.com

https://www.proudpour.com

Radian Jeans, MassChallenge Boston 2019

Company Summary: Radian makes functional and fashionable apparel. Our deep pocket women’s jeans are made of premium fabrics, and hold all your essentials while providing comfort and a great fit for everyday wear. In response to our community’s needs, we also launched premium reusable masks.

www.radianjeans.com

Use this code to get 15% off: MC15

Single Baked Sweets, MC Austin 2019

We offer single-serve, bake-at-home dessert kits that come with the pre-measured dry ingredients, bakeware & simple instructions needed to make a delicious homemade treat for one!

https://singlebakedsweets.com/

Toothbrush Two Minute Turtle Timer, MassChallenge Rhode Island 2019

Game-changer for your child’s dental health. Turn toothbrushing chore into cheer!

https://www.inventboston.com/shop

USEFULL, MassChallenge Boston 2020

USEFULL is the returnable cup and container equivalent to bike sharing! USEFULL partners with cafes and restaurants to offer clean and sustainable stainless steel returnable to-go cups and containers.

https://www.usefull.us/

GIVE THE GIFT OF A MERRY & BRIGHT FUTURE

The cafe and restaurant industry is struggling right now. Help these small businesses that USEFULL partners with save money and the planet – underwrite the cost of the USEFULL service! In return, USEFULL will feature your name (or whomever you gift it to) in social media posts with the cafe/restaurant that you have helped to support during our relaunch in Spring 2021.

Choose from:

  • $10: eliminate 100 disposable cups from the waste stream
  • $25: eliminate 100 disposable food containers from the waste stream
  • $50: eliminate 200 disposable food containers from the waste stream
  • $125: eliminate 500 disposable food containers from the waste stream
  • $175: eliminate 500 disposable cups + 500 disposable food containers from the waste stream

Contact Alison Rogers at Alison@usefull.us to complete the gift. You’ll receive a “giftable” PDF file – makes a great stocking stuffer!

VIV for your V, MassChallenge Boston 2020

Earth-friendly period care delivered to your door.

vivforyourv.com

Use promo code WINTER2020 for 15% off

Waku, MassChallenge Boston 2019

Herbal tonics that support a healthy gut.

http://www.livewaku.com/

Use this discount code to get 20% off your first Order TRYWAKU20

Whiskey Morning Coffee, MC Austin 2019

Whiskey + Coffee… Nuff’ said. All our coffee is aged in whiskey barrels

https://whiskeymorningcoffee.com/

Willie’s Superbrew, MassChallenge Boston 2016

We’re gluten-free, low carb, and low calorie like other hard seltzers, but we use real fruit instead of artificial or “natural” flavoring, so we have so much more flavor that it’s not even fair. We’re in that sweet spot: less of the bad, all of the good, and full of award-winning flavor.

https://superbrew.com/

Whiskey Morning Coffee, MC Austin 2019

Whiskey + Coffee… Nuff’ said. All our coffee is aged in whiskey barrels

https://whiskeymorningcoffee.com/

Willie’s Superbrew, MassChallenge Boston 2016

We’re gluten-free, low carb, and low calorie like other hard seltzers, but we use real fruit instead of artificial or “natural” flavoring, so we have so much more flavor that it’s not even fair. We’re in that sweet spot: less of the bad, all of the good, and full of award-winning flavor.

https://superbrew.com/

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