Sensory-friendly movie screenings, female-only ridesharing services and AI rewards programs are some of the innovations to emerge as April 2018 new ventures, which come from start-ups and established businesses alike.
While workout studios and fast food drive-thrus can already be found across the world, several businesses are setting themselves apart with divergent services that focus on niche offerings. Examples of this include New York City's ReCOVER studio, which offers activities and sessions to support the mind and body post-workout, as well as the pizza-focused California Quick Slice drive-thru that is set to be open this summer.
A number of new businesses are launching with a focus on Millennials, including Office Depot's BizBox, which provides young entrepreneurs with tools to accelerate their growth, as well as Sillages Paris, a perfume brand that is sparking new interest in the category through transparency, curation and customization.
Top 25 New Venture Innovations in April
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Millennial Start-Up Services
Office Depot's BizBox Empowers Business Owners with Growth Tools
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Pizza-Centric Drive-Thrus
'California Quick Slice' Will Make Pizza Available Fast by the Slice
23
Mom-Centric Online Concierges
Boxed.com is Launching a "Momcierge" Exclusively for Mothers
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Affordable Baby Subscription Boxes
Target Created a New Monthly Subscription Box for Babies
21
Fur-Free Luxury Fashion
Versace Clothing May Soon Become Completley Fur Free
20
Candy Flavor Challenges
HI-CHEW's East Meets West Flavor Challenge Has Fans Decide a New US Flavor
19
Expansive Innovation Spaces
The Cambridge Innovation Center Received Funding To Expand Into Europe
18
Community-Focused Coffee Chain Locations
Starbucks' Concept Space in Brooklyn Adds to Neighborhood
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AI Rewards Programs
HSBC is Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict How Points May Be Redeemed
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Pre-Planned Weekend Getaways
'Alpaca My Bags' Creates Weekend Adventures for Couples
15
Musical Coffee Subscriptions
Cafe Steez Offers a 'Coffee and Hip-Hop Subscription' Service
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Female-Only Ride-Share Services
DriveHer is Offering Toronto Women a Safe Ride Home
13
Holistic Recovery Studios
NYC's ReCOVER Studio Delivers Recovery Solutions for the Mind and Body
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Customizable Online-Only Fragrances
Sillages Paris Targets Millennials with Simple, Custom Scents
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Cloud Gaming Services
The Microsoft Gaming Cloud Division is Hoping to Change the Market
10
Artist-Focused AI
The Music Fund Is Ensuring Musicians are Paid Properly By Using AI
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VR Data Visualizations
Virtualitics Combines AR, VR and AI to Create a New Way to See Information
8
Global Botanical E-Shops
Naturevibe Botanicals Offers for Hard-to-Find Goods Like Moringa
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Cork-Based Skincare Lines
Birkenstock Launched a Cruelty-Free Skincare Range Powered by Cork Oak
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Whisky Cask Cryptos
This Asset-Based Cryptocurrency Lets You Invest In Whisky Casks
5
Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Qurrex Exchange Uses Peer-to-Peer Trading Architecture
4
Anime-Themed Bullet Trains
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Will Soon Be a Reality in Japan
3
Laser-Distressed Jeans
Levi's FLX Project is a New Sustainable Initative for Distressed Jeans
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Sensory-Friendly Film Screenings
'My Way Matinee' Shows Movies for People with Sensory Disorders
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Clean Beauty Brand Accelerators
'The Clean Hub' Helps Clean Beauty Brands Get Their Start
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AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
AI Product Image Generators
Google Product Studio Uses Generative AI to Create Product Images
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
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Origin Financial Wins Big with AI Chatbot for Everyday Finance
AI-Created Campaign Images
Martini Launches an AI-Powered Alcohol Campaign with a Flavor Focus
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Fictional Brand Collaboration Websites
BrXnd.ai by Noah Brier & OpenAI Imagines Brand Collabs
Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
The Wedgewater Spa Highlights the Best Cheeses of Wisconsin
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI Fashion Weeks
AIFW Explores Digitally-Powered Collections & the Future of Fashion
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
Toronto Wellness Boutiques
Trove Wellbeing Offers Wellness Services in Toronto
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Professional Journey Mapping Insights
Journey AI Converts Customer Research into Journey Maps
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Personalized Nutritional Platforms
Alyve Wellness Leverages AI for Custom-Tailored Supplements
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Generative AI Healthcare Tools
Productive Edge Debuts New Healthcare Solutions Using Generative AI
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
AI Film Festivals
Runway ML Launches an Artificial Intelligence Film Competition
Black Female-Identifying Entrepreneurs Grants
The Startup Collective by Aveeno is Now Live
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
Sweet Cheeks Partners with Bravo to Debut Gelatos with AI Packaging
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
AI-Driven Decisioning Investments
Monnai Raised $6.5 Million to Bolster its AI Capabilities
AI-Powered Wellness Vacations
Culb Med Expands Wellness Program with AI capabilities
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios
Jaybird Emphasizes Mindfulness and Accessibility
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
AI-Driven Office Expansions
IBM is Expanding Its Technology Expert Labs in Markham, Ontario
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
AI-Backed Health Services
Orion Health Launches the New AI-Powered Patient Navigation Services
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Human-Like AI Marketing Avatars
Studio Neiro Helps Scale Marketing With Engaging AI Videos
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
On-Site Avatar Workers
DeepBrain AI Offers Lifelike Avatars for Remote Workers to Operate On-Site
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
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Senior-Focused Wellness Platforms
Mirabelle Launches a New AI-Powered Fitness Hub for Seniors
AI-Powered Revenue Suites
Klaviyo Launches Klaviyo AI for Business Revenue Opportunities
Science-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
RéVive's Pop-Up Series Educates Consumers on Bio-Renewal Technology
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
AI-Enhanced QSR Rewards
Wendy's Leverages Artificial Intelligence for its New Rewards Platform
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Whimsically Branded Cannabis Products
Angel Therapy Announces Its Expansion in the NYC Market
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
New York Cannabis Lifestyle Events
MARY Fest To Launch in NYC on April 20 2023
AI Chatbot-Crafted Pizzas
Jet's Pizza Uses Chatbot to Create Its New Ranch Veggie Pizza
Colorful Cannabis Brand Expansions
Jetty Extracts Makes the Move East as Cannabis Market Opens Up
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Generative AI Workspace Systems
Google Unveils a New Workspace Suite Enabled by AI Technology
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Esports Wellness Platforms
Ninja Labs and Vivior Launch the 4SIGHT Wellness Platform
File-Hosting AI Upgrades
Dropbox Upgrades Its Web Interface and Releases an AI-Powered Dash
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
Personalized AI Career Roadmaps
Career Recipes by Adaptiv Help Those Navigating Career Challenges
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
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
Business-Focused Note Apps
Notely Helps Businesses Streamline Consumer Communications
AI-Enhanced Job Searching Apps
Simplify Leverages AI to Match Candidates with Suitable Positions
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
AI-Backed Content Discoveries
Cineverse Launches an AI-Powered Movie and TV Show Search Platform
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Inclusive Hiring Programs
El Car Wash Launched a Neurodivergent Hiring Program
Warehouse Service Partnerships
SoftBank Debuts 'GreenBox' in Partnership With AI Company Symbotic