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
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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
Celebrity-Starring Swimwear Campaigns
Kim Kardashian Fronts the SKIMS 'Swim Shop' Campaign
Authenticated Luxury Shops
The eBay Luxury Exchange Accepts Pre-Owned Luxury as Currency
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
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
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Snack-Inspired Fashion Collabs
7-Eleven is Dropping Collaborations with Fan-Favorite Brands
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Snack-Holding Suit Accessories
Hot Pockets Square Arrives Ahead of Prom Season
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Bridal Jewelry Rental Memberships
Bridal by Rocksbox Shares Curated Selections for Wedding Events
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
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
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
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
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
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
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Food Delivery Jewelry Ranges
The Deliveroo Love Bites Charm Necklace Range is Here for Valentine's
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Enhanced Pinterest Shopping Tools
Pinterest Debuts Video in Catalogs Tool & Other 'Shop' Features
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Grill Rental Pop-Ups
Miller Lite's Grill Share Program Provides Access to BBQ Essentials
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
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
Post-Purchase E-Commerce Tools
Smartrr Launches New Post-Purchase Tools for DTC Shopify Brands
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Chic Shoe Care Appliances
The 'Day Starter' Shoe Styler by Yeounju Lee Keeps Footwear Fresh
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
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
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Sneaker Swap Shops
eBay's London Pop-Up Invites People to Exchange Sneakers for Free
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
AR-Powered Retail Apps
Walmart is Adding an Augmented Reality Feature to its App
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Rentable Inclusive Womenswear
Simply Be Launches Its First Rental Line with Hirestreet
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Incubator Fashion Programs
SHEIN Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Flagship Incubator Program SHEIN X
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
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
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
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Men's Jewelry Rental Programs
Zales is Set to Revolutionize Men's Jewelry with Its Rental Program
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
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
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
All-In-One Wedding Platforms
David's Bridal Debuts Pearl, a Wedding Planning Platform and Vendor
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Real-Time TV Shopping Features
Discovery+ Introduces 'Showcase Ads' and 'Click-to-Contact' Feature
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Americana QSR Meal Deals
These Jack in the Box App Deals Celebrate the Fourth of July
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service