The top June 2017 start-up ideas emphasize customization and tailoring, as well as express consumer desire for products and services that support ethics, authenticity and diversity. Some of the best examples of this include Internet browser shopping extensions that encourage consumers to support ethical brands, as well as checking accounts that give consumers a score based on the kinds of products that they choose to purchase, and how they affect the well-being of both people and the planet.
Many new start-up businesses are also prioritizing personalization. Examples of this include the HelloAva chatbot, which recommends skincare products suited to a user's needs, the Savitude shopping app and the fashion-sourcing Glamix AI Chatbot. Across multiple industries, chatbots are becoming an efficient way for brands to initiate meaningful conversations with consumers that offer highly tailored experiences.
Top 35 Start-Up Ideas in June
From Personalized Shopping Apps to Furniture Brand Incubators:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 24, 2017 — Business
35
Personal Wind Turbines
The Waterlily Micro Turbine Uses Wind to Power Up Your Personal Electronics
34
Underwire-Free Nude Bras
The Evelyn & Bobbie Brand Offers Underwear That Focuses on Comfort
33
Urban Tree Installations
This German Start-Up Aims to Reduce Pollution Using Vertical Planters
32
Plywood Kitchen Cabinet Hacks
Plykea's Birch Veneers are Designed to Cover IKEA Furniture
31
Virtual Reality Marketplaces
This Online Art Marketplace Uses Virtual Reality to Sell Products
30
Furniture Brand Incubators
IKEA is Launching 'Bootcamp' as a Start-Up Incubator
29
Decorative Wheelchair Decals
Izzy Wheels Offers Fashionable Spoke Guards for Wheelchairs
28
Automated Diaper Checkers
Monit's New Bluetooth Sensor Helps Parents Check On Infants
27
Home-Cooked Pet Recipes
Fedwell is Inspired by the Ingredients in Human Food
26
Compact Electric Guitars
The 'Jammy' Slide Guitar is Compact and Connects to Your Smartphone
25
Personalized Shopping Apps
The 'Savitude' Shopping App Picks Clothes That Fit Various Body Types
24
Ecommerce Bot Software Services
4shops.ai Makes Selling on Facebook Messenger Less Complicated
23
Fashion-Finding AI Chatbots
The Glamix AI Chatbot Helps Shoppers Buy Dream Outfits and Accessories
22
Business Space Rental Platforms
'Renly' Offers Commercial, Temporary Location Bookings
21
Slide-Broadcasting Startups
Slidecast Makes it Easy to Share a Slide Presentation on Many Devices
20
Custom Link Tools
Startup Smartlinks is a Digital Marketing Solution Providing Shortened LInks
19
Upcycled Seafood Cakes
SecondsFirst Makes Fresh Fish Cakes from Repurposed Ingredients
18
DIY Ceiling Fan Purifiers
Lifetree's Lily Air Purifier Can Be Affixed to an Ordinary Ceiling Fan
17
Auditory Car Feedback Apps
The AudioHound App Can Hear Mechanical Health Problems Inside Vehicles
16
Instructive Goal Networks
Achiever Be Shows How to Achieve Goals When You Don't Know How to Start
15
DIY Chatbot Creators
'Dexter' is a Start-Up That Helps Anyone Make a Chatbot
14
Blockchain Newsfeed Systems
Userfeeds is Working on a Ranking Framework for Trusted News Sources
13
Startup Closure Trackers
'Startup Graveyard' Keeps Tabs on Failed Companies
12
Ethical Shopping Extensions
DoneGood's Chrome Plugin Suggests Alternatives When Shopping Online
11
Personalized Skincare Chat Bots
Helloava's Chat Bots Makes Skincare More Affordable
10
Visitor-Identifying Software
This B2B Software Helps You Turn Website Visitors Into Leads
9
Food-Assessing Imaging Apps
The ImpactVision App Uses Hyperspectral Images to Fight Food Waste
8
Rehabilitative Stroke Systems
Intento's Electrical Stimulation Device Improves Arm Functionality
7
Automated Sales Assistants
Singaporean Startup Saleswhale Supplies a Virtual Sales Assistant
6
Cloud-Based Mapping Platforms
RippleNami's Map-Making Tool Helps NGOs Visualize Resources
5
Social Media Ridesharing Services
Yugo Ridesharing Aims to Streamline Facebook Rideshare Groups
4
Mental Health-Supporting Fashion Nights
Joe Fresh and Wear Your Label are Hosting Shopping Nights
3
Ethical Checking Accounts
'Aspiration' Checking Accounts Assign Scores for Ethical Purchases
2
P2P Car-Charging Services
'Chargie' Connects Electric Vehicle Owners to Charging Stations
1
Diabetes Wellness Apps
KingFit is a Diabetes Education and Management Startup and Mobile App
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AI Skincare Advisors
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Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
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Conscious Closet Apps
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Live Social Shopping Expansions
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Generative AI Retail Strategies
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AI-First Shopping Experiences
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Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
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Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
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Business Idea Generators
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AI Retail Forecasts
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AI Shopping Integrations
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Virtual Styling Tools
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AI-Powered Product Discovery Tools
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Personalized Beauty-Tech Systems
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AI-Powered Shopping Companions
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Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
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AI-Powered Styling Experiences
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AI-Powered Shopping Features
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GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
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AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
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AI-Native Commerce Platforms
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CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
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Interactive Juice Boxes
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Multi-App AI Assistants
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AI-Powered Shopping Features
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AI-Driven Sports Startups
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AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
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AI Product Marketplaces
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Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
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AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Hyper-Personalized Beauty Platforms
Kult App Transforms How Shoppers Find & Buy Products in India
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Target Partners with ChatGPT to Highlight New AI Shopping Capabilities
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
AI-Enabled Personalized Retail Experiences
Honeywell Implements an AI-Driven Retail System
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
AI-Assisted Shoppable Searches
ChatGPT Now Offers New AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
AI-Backed Advertising Creative Systems
Strati.ai Expands Beyond Video Generation
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
AI-Powered Furniture Comparison Platforms
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Personalized AI Shopping Features
Meta Launches Meta AI Shopping Research Experimental Tool
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Conversational Recommendation Chatbots
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AI-Powered Beauty Discovery Platforms
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Community-Centric E-Commerce Initiatives
MyCommunity.Today Delivers Accessible Digital Tools
Curated Resale Experiences
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Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
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AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
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Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
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In-Chat Shopping Tools
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AI-Powered Personal Shoppers
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Conversational Sizing Recommendations
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Idea Repository Books
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Transparent AI Search Tools
Yelp Introduces a Chatbot That Shows Sources Behind Recommendations
GenAI Shopping Lockscreens
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Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
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AI Product Design Assistants
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Beauty Entrepreneurship Incubators
Estée Lauder Companies Expanded Its India Innovation Initiative
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
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Agentic Beauty Shopping
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Curated Resale Storefronts
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AI-Driven CX Platforms
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On-Demand Content Creation Apps
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Expanded Tech Marketplaces
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Shopping Campaign Optimizers
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AI Market Insights
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AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
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Agent-Optimized Internet Features
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Visual-First AI Assistants
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Expansive AI Product Catalogues
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AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
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AI-Powered Superapps
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City-Focused Influencer Platforms
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AI-Driven Platform Updates
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Idea Discovery Tools
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Custom AI Social Feeds
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Personalized Quote Apps
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Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
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Global Brand Refresh Systems
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Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
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Customer Insights Tools
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Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
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AI Commerce Platforms
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Personalized Beauty Planners
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Startup Idea Discovery Tools
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Founder Networking Platforms
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AI Side Hustle Finders
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Business Naming Tools
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Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Custom Motivation Apps
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Privacy-First AI Systems
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App Ideation Platforms
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Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
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AI Feedback Platforms
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Personalized AI Assistance
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Startup Insight Platforms
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Startup Marketing Support
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