The top November 2017 start-up ideas show the many ways in which previously successful business models must now be tweaked for a new generation of consumers. These forward-thinking new business ventures include everything from dairy-free "milkman" services to ticket sales software backed by blockchain technology. Even the online shopping experience is being updated to provide a more personalized experience with AI.
Over the past few years, crowdfunding has played an immense part in making it possible for the average person with a big idea to see it come to fruition via an online campaign. Now, the leading crowdfunding platforms are introducing new features to empower those who have found success and inspire new creators. Kickstarter launched Commissions as a means of encouraging greater collaboration between creators and backers, while Indiegogo created Marketplace as a convenient place for users to shop for inventive products and support meaningful causes.
Top 30 Start-Up Ideas in November
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Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design
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Crowdfunded Product Marketplaces
'Indiegogo Marketplace' is a Place to Purchase Inventive Products
28
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
27
AR Toy Aisle Apps
Toys "R" Us' 'Play Chaser' App Brings Its Retail Store to Life
26
Online AI Shopping Tools
Net-A-Porter is Building an AI Tool That Makes Personalized Suggestions
25
Boomer-Friendly Entertainment Spaces
Smash Park Combines Food & Drinks with Low-Impact Activities
24
Ridesharing Credit Cards
The Uber Visa Card Appeals to Millennials with Special Perks
23
Convenient Shoe Rental Services
Designer Shoe Warehouse Lets You Rent Shoes for Special Occasions
22
Digitally Focused Airplane Events
FlyingLab Offers Immersive On-Board Events for Passengers
21
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
20
Transparent Lifestyle Goods Retailers
H&M's 'Arket' Website Emphasizes Where Each Product is Made
19
Farm-Inspired Coffee Shops
'Doutor Coffee Farm' is Styled to Resemble a Coffee Plantation Mansion
18
In-Airport Yoga Studios
'Yoga on the Fly' Provides Private "Mini-Studios" and Meditations at DEN
17
Office Space Rental Services
Airbnb and WeWork are Helping Traveling Professionals Find an Office
16
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
15
Single-Estate Cold Brew Teas
Argo Tea and Whole Foods Market are Launching RTD Bottled Teas
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Collaborative Crowdfunding Platforms
'Kickstarter Commissions' Turns Backers into Creators
13
Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
12
Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U'
11
Lawyer-Replacing Blockchain Ventures
Blockchain Technology Startup Jury.online is Anti-Corruption
10
HIV-Positive Eatery Campaigns
Casey House and Chef Matt Basile Joined Together to Break Stigma
9
Travel Accommodation Loan Services
Airbnb Select Will Offer 'Home Improvement' Loans to Hosts
8
Transport Card Loyalty Programs
Dubai's Nol Cardholders Can Soon Earn 'nol+' Points
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Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
6
Millennial Finance Education Resources
'Stackin' Helps Younger Demographics Understand Banking
5
Blockchain Ticketing Systems
'Aventus' Makes Ticket Sales More Secure and Less Fraudulent
4
Contextualized Social Media Updates
Snapchat's 'Context Cards' Enable Real-World Discovery
3
Professional Networking Filters
LinkedIn's Geofilters Allow Conference Guests to Illustrate Photos
2
Health-Conscious Halloween Candy
The 'Spookies' Treats are Vegan, Nut-Free, and Kosher
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Sensory Consumer Labs
Eye-Tracking and Biometric Technology at GSK's Lab Determine Preferences
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Origin Financial Wins Big with AI Chatbot for Everyday Finance
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Hidden Produce Markets
The Secret KIND Farmers Market Invites Visitors to Shop Free of Charge
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
AI Startup Idea Tools
Yazero is a Solution for Entrepreneurs Validating Startup Ideas
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
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Rental Housing Start-Ups
Adam Neumann Announced His New Project Called Flow
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Stylized Indie Game Startups
Theorycraft Games Raised an Extra $50 Million in Series B Funding
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
Creative Side Hustle Platforms
The 'Rassa' Platform Helps Users with Creative Ventures
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
AI Film Festivals
Runway ML Launches an Artificial Intelligence Film Competition
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
AI-Powered Finance Trackers
TotallyMoney and Bud Financial Launch an AI-Powered Payments Tracker
Seamless Concession Platforms
Zippin Walk-Up Transforms Traditional Concession Stand Experiences
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
L’Oréal and Meta are Set to Launch a Metaverse 'Startup Accelerator'
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
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
AI-Powered Content Creation Tools
Notega is a Solution for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Gen Z-Targeting TikTok Tools
American Express & TikTok Launch the '#ShopSmall Accelerator' Program
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
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
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
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
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Waste-Reducing Culinary Starters
The Spare Food Co.'s Spare Starter Uses Surplus Farm Produce
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Freelance Payment Platforms
Revolt Launches New Finance App Dedicated to Self-Employed Workers
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Innovative Accountant Conferences
Xerocon Focused on Insights on Small Businesses and More
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
All-in-One Restaurant Invoicing Software
'Toast Invoicing' Streamlines Multi-Invoicing Processes
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Preemptive Startup Evaluations
Vet My Idea Helps Startups Survive with AI Assessments and Ideas
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
Ethnic Grocer Delivery Platforms
The Bakkal Last-Mile Delivery Platform is Convenience-Focused
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
Sustainable Ambient Yogurts
Chr. Hansen and CP Kelco Debut New Prototype Ambient Yogurts
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
India-Based Investment Platforms
KoTak Mutual Fund Launches a Technology Fund for Investors
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Creator-Matching Shopping Features
LTK Unveils New Features To Better Connect Shoppers to Creators
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Elevated In-Flight Menus
Delta Airlines Enhances its Onboard Experiences with Upgraded Menus
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
Retailer Sports Investments
Dick’s Sporting Goods Creates a 'Venture Fund' for Sports Startups
AI-Driven Discovery Features
Yelp Debuts 'Yelp Guaranteed' to Improve Business Discovery
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
AI-Driven Post-Meeting Tools
Retroideas.ai Suggests Retrospective Topics to Boost Meetings
Inclusive Cannabis Investments
Happi Created a More Accessible Way to Invest in the Industry
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
AI Time Capsules
AI Godfathers Lets 1,000 People Buy a Place in the Capsule
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers