As the February 2017 start-up ideas demonstrate, with the arrival of a new year comes a slew of fresh new concepts from entrepreneurial minds across the globe.
The most intriguing concepts across multiple industries include the opening of a cafe that only sells cookie dough treats, wine that's packaged in slim bottles to conveniently fit through home letterboxes and meat-ordering services that let consumers purchase a cut of a cow in order to reduce overall waste.
Some notable new ventures from established companies include ChapStick introducing its first-ever lip scrub as a companion to its extensive line of lip balm products, and the launch of UberOne in Spain, an all-electric rideshare service that is powered by a fleet of Tesla vehicles.
Top 30 Start-Up Ideas in February
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Dock-Free Bike-Sharing Systems
bluegogo Lets Riders Share Bikes Without Having to Deposit Them
28
Male Cosmetic Ambassadors
Manny Gutierrez Will Be Maybelline's First Male Beauty Representative
27
Cookie Dough Cafes
NYC's 'DŌ' is a Destination for Cookie Dough Confections
26
Celebrity Popcorn Shops
‘Yummy Pop’ is a New Venture from Scarlett Johansson and Her Husband
25
Infrastructure-Altering Rail Startups
Eco-Friendly Locomore Offers Cheap Train Tickets in Germany
24
Soup Delivery Services
'Daily Harvest' Now Offers Frozen Soups in Addition to Smoothies
23
Business Productivity Platforms
Product Management Tool Craft Provides Free Productivity Software
22
Medieval Series-Themed Bars
The Pop-Up Geeks Created a Game of Thrones Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland
21
AR Experience-Creating Apps
The Metaverse App Allows Anyone to Create Their Own AR Content
20
Alcohol Delivery Services
Postmates Alcohol Deliveries are Available in San Francisco and LA
19
Cow-Sharing Beef Subscriptions
Crowd Cow Lets Consumers Purchase Shares of a Cow
18
Real-Time Auto Repair Apps
The 'Autorepairio' App Connects Car Owners with Reliable Mechanics
17
Entrepreneur-Curated Startup Platforms
'startupdash' Offers Startup Resources and Tools to Succeed
16
Entrepreneur Planning Workbooks
The 'Startup Daybook' Daily Planner Gets Users Focused on Strategy
15
Airport Pop-Up Ice Rinks
Denver International Airport Opened a Free Ice Rink During the Holidays
14
Revisionary Writing Tools
Startup Speare Makes the Editing and Writing Experience More Efficient
13
Meeting Briefing Apps
The Accompany App Gets Executives Prepared Before Going Into Meetings
12
Cartoon Cat-Themed Pop-Ups
This Hello Kitty Restaurant and Cafe in Japan Featured Adorable Dishes
11
Accessible Open Source Tools
Dutch Startup Stek Provides Web Tools Without Needing Tech Expertise
10
Startup Task-Outsourcing Services
Startupstar Offers a Digital Intern at Just a Text Away
9
3-on-3 Pro Basketball Leagues
The BIG3 League is a New League Featuring Teams of NBA Legends
8
Automated HR Tools
Indian Startup Zlott Will Help You Find Your Company's Next Tech Hire
7
Hygienic Personal Care Gels
SATU Laboratory's Gel Wipes Elevate One's Bathroom Hygiene Routine
6
Cloud Platform Services
Platform for Developing Apps Last.Backend Has Its Own Infrastructure
5
Universal Interface Startups
Archy Gives Developers Access to a Modular Cross-Platform Interface
4
Multitasking Administration Programs
DesktopWP Provides a Custom Administration Dashboard
3
Electric Rideshare Services
Spain's UberOne Introduces an All-Electric Car Fleet
2
Cloud App Dashboards
Cloud Management Startup UNUBO Shows You What You're Paying For Apps
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Sugared Lip Balm Scrubs
In Addition to Balms, ChapStick Now Produces a Hydrating Lip Scrub
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Bodycare-Inspired Drinks
Lush Middle East and Home Bakery Reimagined Favorite Products as Drinks
Seasonal Strawberry-Themed Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Valentine's Day Menu Pairs Fruit and Chocolate
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Humorous Indian-Flavored Ice Creams
Deep Indian Kitchen Embarked on an April Fools’ Day Launch
Seasonal Cookie-Centric Menus
Carvel Showcases its Sugar Cookie Flavor and Seasonal Partnerships
AI Startup Planning Tools
Startup Strategy Hub Provides AI-Driven Insights And Strategic Guidance
Dirty Soda Drive-Thrus
Olipop's Pop-Up Served Spicy Pickle Sodas and Cereal Milk Sodas
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Customizable Lunar Year Boxes
Tokyotreat Spotlights the Lunar New Year Goodies
Recovery Soup Stalls
Nike Opened a Pop-Up Soup Shop in China to Nourish Runners
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
AI Startup Resources
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Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
New Year Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee New Year Menu Features Matcha and More
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
Lovey-Dovey Cafe Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Valentine's Day Menu Features a Drink and a Treat
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Compact Desk Food Warmers
The Reheatly Desk-Top Food Warmer Concept Changes Eating at Work
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Rainy Day Candy Deliveries
Lemonhead's Virtual Sunshine Stand Shares a New Sweet, Tart Treat
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Seasonal Coffee Launches
Starbucks Relaunches its Brown Sugar Menu and Debuts New Grocery Products
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Efficient Robotic Food Deliveries
DoorDash and Coco Robotics are Expanding on Their Partnership
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Work-Procrastinating Meal Deals
Panera Launches a New 'Circle Back Meal' for the End of December
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Valentine's Day-Inspired Beverage Menus
Dutch Bros Debuts Pink Velvet Mocha & Luvstruck Rebel
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Personalized Cake Pitch Campaigns
The Daymaker Startup Sends AI-Crafted Cake Pitches
Workplace Meal Delivery Platforms
DoorDash for Business Meal Manager Optimizes Ordering
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Local Delivery Robots
DoorDash Dot Was Specifically Designed for Neighborhood Trips
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
No-Fee Food Delivery Ads
Grubhub Will Eat the Fees is Grubhub's First Big Game National Commercial
Romantic Ice Cream Menus
The Cold Stone Creamery Valentine's Day Menu is Arriving Now
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Quitter-Addressing Salad Giveaways
BrightFarms' Don't Quit, Just Crunch! Boasts Its Crunch Kit™
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Cold Ready-to-Sip Soups
DOZZ Soups are Crafted to Be Enjoyed Cold Right From the Can
Valentine's Day-Themed Drinkware
Thyme&Table Debuts Valentine's Day-Themed Home Goods in 2026
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Idea Generation Platforms
Mycutesoft Generates a Unique App Idea Just for You Through a Quiz
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Beauty Entrepreneurship Incubators
Estée Lauder Companies Expanded Its India Innovation Initiative
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Idea Validation Tools
Ideate AI Helps You Validate, Monetize, and Analyze Startup Ideas
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
AI-Optimized Service Features
Grab Introduced an AI-Centric Profit Plan to Drive Growth
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
New Year Menu Debuts
CAVA Restaurants Announced a New Menu Overhaul to Kick-Off 2026
AI Product Strategy Platforms
Rocket Launches Rocket 1.0 as a Strategy Engine
Globally Inspired Pastries
Starbucks Launched the Dubai Chocolate Bite and More
Romantic Convenience Store Promotions
7-Eleven Offers Discounts and Themed Confections for V-Day
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Health-Conscious Meal Delivery Services
Eat Clean Bro Emphasizes Health and Convenience
AI-Driven CX Platforms
British Startup 'Serve First' Launches Its AI CX Platform Expansion
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Wellness Smoothie Deliveries
Erewhon Launched in NYC, Exclusively Via Uber Eats and Postmates
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Last-Minute Valentine's Gift Partnerships
Build-A-Bear and Uber Direct Partnered for Fast Gifts
Citrus-Themed Grocer Products
Albertsons Lemon-Inspired Products are Here for Springtime
Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee ‘Licious Lineup is Arriving Soon
Corporate Spend Management Tools
DoorDash for Business is a New Platform Streamlining Operations
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Idea Discovery Tools
IdeAI Helps You Find, Validate, And Track Unique Ideas In One Place
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
Savory Pop-Up Pie Shops
Higgidy is Celebrating National Pie Day with a Dedicated Retail Space
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Restaurant Opening Lead Service
Flhip.com Offers Ready-to-Use Restaurant Opening Leads
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Exciting Fee Return Promotions
Grubhub Has Launched the Fee Return Promotion
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Charming Wine Tastings
Vinebox’s February Wine Tasting Experience Inspires Connection & Curiosity
Fundraising Intelligence Tools
StartupSnoop Delivers AI-Collected Fundraising Data In One Place
SaaS Idea Validation
Profiolio Analyzes SaaS Ideas to Uncover Market Fit and Gaps Fast
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Targeted Startup Incentive Programs
Sugar Land Launches the 'Sugar Land Starts Up Innovation Fund'
Converted Mobile Dentistry Food Trucks
Flo's Eats Launched A Food Truck From A Winnebago
Complimentary Order Aggregation Features
Lunchbox Helps Restaurants Grow Their Revenue
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
App Ideation Platforms
AppIdeaHub Helps You Discover and Validate Profitable App Ideas
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Small-Scale Restaurant Catering Options
Chipotle Build-Your-Own Offers an Easy Option for Groups
Startup Name Generators
Bake Your Brand Uses AI to Create Unique Startup Names and Taglines
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Regional Innovation Funds
Michigan Launched a Startup Investment Program Across Multiple Sectors
Conversation Starter Tools
Icebreakers Makes Meetings Engaging With Curated Conversation Prompts
Expanded Breakfast SKUs
Feel Good Foods Launches Breakfast Line At Target Nationwide
Startup Partner Matchmaking
IndieMerger Helps Users Find SaaS Co-Founders to Accelerate Growth
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Idea Management Systems
IdeaHole Helps Capture, Organize, And Evaluate Ideas Over Time
Founder Support Networks
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