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.
Top 30 Start-Up Concepts in April
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Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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Creative Fitness Studios
'Project by Equinox' Empowers Trainers to Create the Future of Fitness
27
Non-Tying Shoelace Packs
HICKIES Laces Packaging Was Designed to Prominently Feature Its Products
26
Nitro Coffee Carts
Warbler Coffee Roasting's Mobile Drinks Cart Sells Nitro Beverages
25
Interactive LED Lounges
Melbourne's Spice Market Has Artificial Snow and Flying Scenery Nightly
24
Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
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Farm Fresh Food Delivery
Paalak.in Provides Fresh Produce Delivery Straight From Delhi Farmers
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Late-Night Meal Deliveries
With Door Dash, Jack in the Box is Offering Night Meal Delivery
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Spy-Themed Bars
The Bletchley Requires Patrons to Crack Tricky Codes to Get Drinks
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Playroom-Inspired Cinemas
Cinépolis' Movie Theater for Kids Boasts Playground Equipment
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Caribbean-Inspired Boomer Resorts
The First Latitude Margaritaville Will Be in Daytona Beach
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At-Home Espresso Subscriptions
This Service Helps to Perfect the Art of Making Espresso at Home
17
Simplified Nut Spreads
Abby's Better Nut Butter Spreads Boast Just Five Ingredients or Less
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Service-Aggregating Mobile Wallets
Puut Wallet Provides Mobile Financial Service Aggregation
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Sacred Feminine Spaces
'WMN Space' is a LA Destination for Women Only
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Social Cycling Tours
Cycle City Tours Allows Participants to Learn About Areas in a Unique Way
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Popped Potato Bites
Lay's 'Poppables' Introduce a New Way to Enjoy Potatoes as a Snack
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Trackable Designer Fashion Trucks
Kat's Closet Offers an App to Let Loyal Consumers Stay in Touch
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Bespoke Spirit Festivals
The Gin & Vodka Festival Features Handcrafted Alcohol from All Over
10
Craft Brewery Hotels
BrewDog is Crowdfunding for the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
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Same-Day Meal Delivery Services
Martha & Marley Spoon is Offering Quick Delivery Through Amazon
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Digitized Milk Delivery Startups
Supr Daily is Changing How the Delivery of Milk Works in Mumbai
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Virtual Reality Cafes
'Vrei' is a Hub for Trying Out Virtual Reality Technology and Games
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Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
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Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
JoyRun Lets Users Pick Up Food from Restaurants for Others
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Vending Machine Apps
'Acure Pass' Allows One to Pre-Purchase Drinks from a Smartphone
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Navigational Fitness Apparel
Startup Sygnal Offers a Fitness-Tracking Tee Equipped with GPS
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Galactic Fantasy Bars
The CNE Opened a Star Trek Bar with Trivia Games to Appeal to Franchise Fans
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AI Sales Messaging Apps
Deepchat Uses Artificial Intelligence and Live Chat to Convert Prospects
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs
The Electrolux Adapted Concept Was Developed by Students
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Healthy Scratch Kitchens
Everytable Raised $55 Million USD to Expand its Market Presence
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Connected Service Management Systems
The Conceptual 'DOTT' Smart Controller by Soyoon Lee is Sleek
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
AR-Enabled Art Apps
Cupixel Let's Users Become Master Painters Using AR and AI Technologies
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Micro Workplace Cafe Concepts
Moments by Lavazza Professional Offers Hassle-Free Refreshments
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Immersive Sports Supplies Stores
Picturesque Studio Debuts a Playful Retail Store for Vegas Sports
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Summer-Themed Cafe Rewards Games
The Starbucks Summer Game: Adventure Awaits is Interactive
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Seamless Concession Platforms
Zippin Walk-Up Transforms Traditional Concession Stand Experiences
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Virtual Kid-Friendly Kitchens
Chuck E. Cheese x Virtual Dining Concepts Debut the LankyBox Kitchen
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Colorful Metaverse Cities
Space Popular Applies Aldo Rossi’s Ideas to the Metaverse
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Restaurant-Themed Esports Tournaments
DoorDash and Twitch Announce a Restaurant-Themed Tournament
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Restaurant Delivery Rewards Collabs
Lettuce Entertain Restaurants Teams up with DoorDash
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Foodservice Appetizer Collections
Revel Eats Launched Three New Pub-Inspired Appetizers
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Preemptive Startup Evaluations
Vet My Idea Helps Startups Survive with AI Assessments and Ideas
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations