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Top 30 Start-Up Concepts in April

From Vending Machine Apps to Interactive LED Lounges

— April 8, 2017 — Business
Throughout the top April 2017 start-up ideas, one of the major themes that can be seen is centered around play. This can be seen in everything from virtual reality cafes and craft beer hotels to cinema spaces decorated with playground equipment. Appealing to people of all ages, these entertaining spaces offer a fresh way to experience familiar activities.

Many new start-ups are also being launched to simplify food delivery services. For instance, JoyRun lets users pick up food orders from restaurants for others, while Door Dash and Jack in the Box recently teamed up to offer a late-night meal delivery service. Finally, Martha & Marley Spoon teamed up with AmazonFresh to offer same-day delivery of its flavorful meal kits.

Project by Equinox and Lay's Poppables are examples of how some established companies are adopting the ingenuity of a start-up with new ventures and products.
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Navigational Fitness Apparel
Navigational Fitness Apparel
Startup Sygnal Offers a Fitness-Tracking Tee Equipped with GPS
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28
AI Sales Messaging Apps
AI Sales Messaging Apps
Deepchat Uses Artificial Intelligence and Live Chat to Convert Prospects
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27
Galactic Fantasy Bars
Galactic Fantasy Bars
The CNE Opened a Star Trek Bar with Trivia Games to Appeal to Franchise Fans
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26
Virtual Reality Cafes
Virtual Reality Cafes
'Vrei' is a Hub for Trying Out Virtual Reality Technology and Games
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25
Simplified Nut Spreads
Simplified Nut Spreads
Abby's Better Nut Butter Spreads Boast Just Five Ingredients or Less
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24
Service-Aggregating Mobile Wallets
Service-Aggregating Mobile Wallets
Puut Wallet Provides Mobile Financial Service Aggregation
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23
Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
JoyRun Lets Users Pick Up Food from Restaurants for Others
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Digitized Milk Delivery Startups
Digitized Milk Delivery Startups
Supr Daily is Changing How the Delivery of Milk Works in Mumbai
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21
Craft Brewery Hotels
Craft Brewery Hotels
BrewDog is Crowdfunding for the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
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Analytical Social Subscriptions
Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
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19
Bespoke Spirit Festivals
Bespoke Spirit Festivals
The Gin & Vodka Festival Features Handcrafted Alcohol from All Over
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18
Sacred Feminine Spaces
Sacred Feminine Spaces
'WMN Space' is a LA Destination for Women Only
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17
Popped Potato Bites
Popped Potato Bites
Lay's 'Poppables' Introduce a New Way to Enjoy Potatoes as a Snack
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16
Social Cycling Tours
Social Cycling Tours
Cycle City Tours Allows Participants to Learn About Areas in a Unique Way
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Same-Day Meal Delivery Services
Same-Day Meal Delivery Services
Martha & Marley Spoon is Offering Quick Delivery Through Amazon
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Vending Machine Apps
Vending Machine Apps
'Acure Pass' Allows One to Pre-Purchase Drinks from a Smartphone
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Trackable Designer Fashion Trucks
Trackable Designer Fashion Trucks
Kat's Closet Offers an App to Let Loyal Consumers Stay in Touch
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12
Late-Night Meal Deliveries
Late-Night Meal Deliveries
With Door Dash, Jack in the Box is Offering Night Meal Delivery
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11
Caribbean-Inspired Boomer Resorts
Caribbean-Inspired Boomer Resorts
The First Latitude Margaritaville Will Be in Daytona Beach
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10
Spy-Themed Bars
Spy-Themed Bars
The Bletchley Requires Patrons to Crack Tricky Codes to Get Drinks
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9
Vegan Deli Restaurants
Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
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8
At-Home Espresso Subscriptions
At-Home Espresso Subscriptions
This Service Helps to Perfect the Art of Making Espresso at Home
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7
Farm Fresh Food Delivery
Farm Fresh Food Delivery
Paalak.in Provides Fresh Produce Delivery Straight From Delhi Farmers
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Interactive LED Lounges
Interactive LED Lounges
Melbourne's Spice Market Has Artificial Snow and Flying Scenery Nightly
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Creative Fitness Studios
Creative Fitness Studios
'Project by Equinox' Empowers Trainers to Create the Future of Fitness
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4
Playroom-Inspired Cinemas
Playroom-Inspired Cinemas
Cinépolis' Movie Theater for Kids Boasts Playground Equipment
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3
Nitro Coffee Carts
Nitro Coffee Carts
Warbler Coffee Roasting's Mobile Drinks Cart Sells Nitro Beverages
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2
Non-Tying Shoelace Packs
Non-Tying Shoelace Packs
HICKIES Laces Packaging Was Designed to Prominently Feature Its Products
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Feminist Activism Apparel
Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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