The top July 2017 start-up ideas explore innovation across the sharing economy and the delivery of goods.
The booming share economy has created room for everything from campsite rental services and on-demand homesharing insurance plans to services that allow travelers to temporarily store their suitcases in retail settings, offering benefits for all parties involved.
Although many consumers are making the most of the benefits of shared ownership, those who make regular purchases are now being treated to grocery store vending machines, employee delivery services and try-before-you-buy e-commerce services for clothing and accessories.
Well-established brands are adopting the mindset of start-up companies by launching new ventures involving everything from standalone restaurant concepts to stored-value payment cards.
Top 50 Start-Up Innovations in July
50
Mobile Cafe Concepts
The Wheelys Mini is a Full-Service Cafe on Wheels
49
Ready-Made Mason Jar Meals
'Meal in a Jar' Offers Nutritious Meals in Portable Glass Jars
48
Privacy Laptop Cases
Alcove’s Laptop Case Unfolds into a Private Workstation
47
Grocery Vending Machines
Walmart Has Implimented a Giant Grocery-Dispensing Self-Serve Kiosk
46
Smoothie-Inspired Toast Spreads
'SMUUS' Makes Spicy Fruit & Veggie "Smoothies" for Bread
45
Campsite Rental Services
Tentrr is Like Airbnb for Spending a Night Under the Stars
44
Direct-to-Consumer Swimwear
Aurora San is a Swimwear Startup Using the Direct-to-Consumer Model
43
Moving TV T-Shirts
The T-shirt TV Acts as an Unconventional Advertising Medium
42
P2P Clothing Rental Services
'Boro' Lets People Borrow Apparel and Accessories from Other Locals
41
Bespoke Workout Supplement Platforms
The Scoop Service Lets Users Buy Customizable Supplements
40
Luxury Furniture Rental Platforms
This Rental Service is Targeted Towards First-Time Homeowners
39
Traveling Bookstore Concepts
La Librairie Itinérante is a Small, Roving Shop in France
38
Gourmet Sushi Grocers
Sainsbury's Grocery Store Offers a Grab-and-Go Gourmet Sushi Bar
37
Furniture Brand Incubators
IKEA is Launching 'Bootcamp' as a Start-Up Incubator
36
Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles
35
Daily Housekeeping Subscriptions
Fairy's Housekeeping Partners Provide Hotel-Like Cleaning
34
Shipping Container Coffee Shops
Container Coffee Dublin Offers Caffeine from an Unique Source
33
Custom Medication Delivery Services
'Pill Pack' Labels, Organizes and Delivers Your Meds
32
Honestly Priced Jewelry
Starling Jewelry Uses a Direct-to-Consumer Model for Transparent Pricing
31
Non-Committal eCommerce Services
Amazon Prime Wardrobe Lets You Order Clothing to Try on at Home
30
Southwestern Breakfast Bowls
Kellogg's and Moe's Created a Range of Frozen Breakfast Bowls
29
Football Stadium Screenings
Pittodrie Events is Hosting Corporate Clients for Outdoor Movie Nights
28
Upscale Soup Kitchens
The Refettorio Felix is a Beautiful Soup Kitchen Owned by a Renowned Chef
27
Greenhouse Fashion Pop-Ups
BEAUTY & YOUTH Hosted Its Most Recent Offerings in a Mini Greenhouse
26
One-Hour Grocery Deliveries
Tesco Now Promises to Deliver Groceries to Your Door Within One Hour
25
Southeastern Supermarket Restaurants
'The Roast' is Whole Foods Market's Full-Service Restaurant
24
Selective Cell Carriers
The New Virgin Mobile Inner Circle Will Be iPhone-Only
23
Members-Only Cannabis Clubs
The Privée Social Club is an Exclusive Group for Weed Enthusiasts
22
Unlimited Design Services
DesignPac Provides Professional Graphic Designs for a Monthly Flat Fee
21
QSR Stored-Value Cards
McDonald's Taiwan is Launching Cards and a Points System
20
VIP Crowdfunding Campaigns
'Kickstarter Gold' Invites Top Creators to Push Great Ideas Further
19
Codeless Chatbot Software
SaaS Startup HelloBOT Makes it Easier to Connect With Your Customers
18
Prescription Lens Replacement Services
Lensabl Offers Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Replacements
17
Predictive Model-Building Platforms
Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping
16
Nomadic Finance Apps
The Combine App Makes Banking Easier for Frequent Travellers and Expats
15
App Review Startups
Telescope Notifies You in Real Time of Your Latest Mobile App Reviews
14
Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
13
Travel Community Magazines
Airbnb Launched a Global Travel Magazine Called 'Airbnbmag'
12
Transformative Device Stands
The Astuto Laptop Stand is Portable and Ergonomic
11
Employee Engagement Platforms
Startup Sensient Makes it Easier to Keep Your Team Members Happy
10
Employee-Focused Travel Platforms
'GoBumpFree' Helps Airline Employees Evade Cancellation Fees
9
Codeless Newsletter Services
Startup Engineered Marketing is a Slack Community Dedicated to Growth
8
Spontaneous Flight Deals
Lufthansa Surprise Will Fly You to an Unknown Destination at a Discount
7
Cashless Soccer Tourneys
The FIFA Confedations Cup Will Be Completely Cashless Thanks to Visa
6
Employee Delivery Programs
Walmart's Associate Delivery Program Has Employees Transport Goods
5
Online Store Financing Platforms
Web Shop Payment Solution GoSEPP Makes it Easier to Afford Items
4
On-Demand Insurance Providers
Slice's 'Host Protection' is Affordable Option for Airbnb Hosts
3
Gen Z-Targeted Magazines
'Teen Boss' is a Newly Launched Entrepreneurial Magazine for Generation Z
2
Automated Messaging Community Invitations
Startup Community Inviter is for Slack Communities
1
Suitcase Drop-Off Services
Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes
Related Ideas
Circular Jewelry Marketplaces
The Alloy Market Resells Estate Jewelry Instead of Melting It
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Fake Food Delivery Apps
Korea's Viral Dopamine Shopping Sites Mimic the Online Ordering Experience
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups
HelloFresh's No-Need-To-Go-To-The-Store Store Saves Commuters Time
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Immersive Denim-Focused Fashion Pop-Ups
Pacsun Debuts Its Denim Starts Here Campaign
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Modern Hustle-Inspired Food Campaigns
StarKist Co. Positions Itself as Fuel for the Modern Hustle
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Creator-Driven Product Discovery Tools
Hummingbirds Debuts Its Latest Service Feature — Offers
Pop-Up Streaming Service Experiences
EE and Netflix Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Pop-Up Airport Grocery Experiences
The Tesco Back From Holiday Shop Offers Essentials After a Trip
Experiential Brand Cafés
Nutella Reimagines Its Chicago Café with Digital Ordering and a New Menu
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
Grocery-Inspired SPF Pop-Ups
Beauty of Joseon's Morning Moisturizer SPF Grocery is Experiential
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
Beauty-Founder Delivery Experiences
Sephora Launches its 'Beautiful Deliveries' Campaign
Beauty Retail Delivery Partnerships
Ulta Beauty Has Added 1500 Stores to the Uber Eats Marketplace
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Expansive eCommerce Events
The Amazon Prime Day Promotion Will Offer New Deals Every Five Minutes
Curated Newspaper Storefronts
Shreeji Unveiled 'The Village News' as an Offline Summer Ritual
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Renaissance-Inspired Curated Beauty Marketplaces
Rennaï Has Launched an E-Commerce Website
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Wellness Startup Accelerator Programs
Growth Studio Debuts Breakout Wellness UK
Hybrid Resale Platforms
StockX Adds Used Sneakers and Vintage Apparel to Its Platform
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Entrepreneurship Adventure Platforms
Lemonade Lab Lets Kid-Run Businesses Accept Tap Payments
Customer-Led Loyalty Programs
The Iconic Unveils a Loyalty Program Built on Community Insight
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Indian Market Support Programs
Germany Launches Its INDIA DESK Berlin for Indian Startups
Virtual Student Snack Stores
Fizz and Gopuff Partnered to Offer Quick Access to Snacks and More
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps
Airbnb is Testing an Integration with Instacart for Customers
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Mobile Retail Experiences
Duluth Trading Brings Apparel Shopping to Events with a Mobile Showroom
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Branded Café Pop-Ups
The OPPO Enco Air5s Debuted Through a Branded Café Pop-Up in Paris
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Fine-Dining Pizza Events
The Pizza Hut Supper Club Let Quality Ingredients Speak for Themselves
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Startup Investor Databases
Angel Match Helps Startups Find Relevant Investors Quickly
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Content-First Shopping Experiences
Gopuff and SpaceXAI Launched Go, a Personal Shopping Genius
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Micro-SaaS Discovery Platforms
MicroLineup Gives Indie Makers And Small Software Projects A Chance
Drive-Thru Markets
Goods Offers Instant Grocery Pickup from an Underground Delivery System
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Creator-Led Beauty Commerce
Amazon India Combines Creator Content and Beauty Shopping
Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools
Shapp Enables Renting And Sharing Everyday Items Locally And Easily
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Limited Release Selling Tools
Squarespace Launched Its Limited-Release Selling Suite
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Startup Investor Platforms
Find-Investor Connects Startups With Experienced Investors Efficiently
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
Ad-Friendly Vertical Video Feeds
Instacart Debuts the Immersive Feed Feature on Its Platform
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Festival-Inspired Resale Marketplaces
The Reloved Market Pop-Up Shares In-Demand Seasonal Styles
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Bridesmaid Pop-Up Experiences
Azazie Hosted a One-Day Pop-Up for Bridesmaids on July 12th
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Dedicated Retailer Delivery Platforms
SPAR Dash is Powered by Snappy Shopper
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Restaurant Opening Lead Service
Flhip.com Offers Ready-to-Use Restaurant Opening Leads
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Startup Discovery Platforms
Rova Bullpost Rewards Users For Supporting Underrated Startups
Online Dropshipping Seller-Focused Initiatives
Doba Announces Mid-Year Growth Carnival
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Grocery Retail Intelligence Platforms
Eileen Expedites Business Operations on the Retail Floor
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Instant Product Publishers
Launch Simple Lets Users Share Digital Products And SaaS Solutions Fast
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Collaborative Jewelry Pop-Ups
The CAREERING Pop-Up Store Opens at V.A. in Tokyo
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
London Urban Stay Concepts
The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Cardholder Access Experiences
Visa Unlocks Early Access and VIP Perks at Top of the Rock
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Niche Membership Monetization Strategies
Outfit Formulas Launches Paid Membership With Alison Lumb
Elevated Diner Franchises
Billy’s Downtown Diner expands its modern diner concept in the midwest
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Idea Validation Platforms
The Idea Hub Transforms Early Concepts Into Actionable Business Insights
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Event-Driven Instant Retail
JD Sports Delivers England Shirts Through Uber Eats Before Kick-Off
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub