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
14
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
7
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
1
Sensory Consumer Labs
Eye-Tracking and Biometric Technology at GSK's Lab Determine Preferences
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Citizen Health Has Been Successful in Raising Funds
AI Startup Planning Tools
Startup Strategy Hub Provides AI-Driven Insights And Strategic Guidance
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
AI Merchant Onboarding Tools
DoorDash Launches Its AI Merchant Tools
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Startup Idea Analyzers
RivalRadar AI Evaluates Startup Ideas and Competitor Landscapes Instantly
Corporate Skin-Care Initiatives
Beiersdorf Launches the Skin Care Innovation Fund
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Personalized Cake Pitch Campaigns
The Daymaker Startup Sends AI-Crafted Cake Pitches
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
AI-Powered Fragrance Development
Unilever Expands Fragrance R&D With New India Hub
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Women-Focused Business Grants
Mastercard Opened Its Small Business Fund 2026 to Canadian Women
Indian Market Support Programs
Germany Launches Its INDIA DESK Berlin for Indian Startups
Curated Grocery Platforms Rise
FirstClub Launches Its Curated Grocery Platform
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Startup Assessment Tools
Pitchago Provides AI Venture Scoring And Growth Insights For Startups
AI Product Discovery
INeedThat Helps Users Find Products by Describing Everyday Problems
Radically Transparent Food Models
The Open Food Company Launches a $3M Seed Round
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
AI Experiment Hubs
Google Labs Showcases Early AI Tools And Experimental Features
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Artisan Fashion Incubators
Ibu Atelier Supports Women-Led Heritage Craft Businesses
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Venture Studio Partnerships
SDSU Teams With Launch Factory to Launch Its Venture Studio Deal
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Startup-Focused Build Sessions
Microsoft Presents Its Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions
Startup Investor Databases
Angel Match Helps Startups Find Relevant Investors Quickly
Autonomous AI Bookkeeping
Synthetic Automated Startup Accounting Through AI-Driven Bookkeeping
Dairy-Focused Startup Accelerator Programs
California Milk Advisory Board & VentureFuel Partner
Startup Validation Tools
Product Market Fix Validates Startup Ideas Using Real Ad Tests And AI
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Personalized Neuroaesthetic Experiences
113 Spring's Emergence Service Supports Creative Expansion
AI-Assisted Government Initiatives
ElevenLabs for Government Supports Public Sector Organizations
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Idea Validation Tools
Idea Screening Lab Validates Business Demand Using SEO Insights Before Build
Startup Asset Marketplaces
SimpleClosure Enables Founders to Sell Company Assets After Shutdown
University AI Startup Pipelines
UChicago Partners with Microsoft and NVIDIA to Support AI Founders
AI-Backed Advertising Creative Systems
Strati.ai Expands Beyond Video Generation
AI-Powered Customer Insights
GetWhys Raised $5.2M Seed Round for Its AI-Assisted Buyer
AI-Powered Legal Startups
A Harvard-Trained Lawyer Built Soxton, an AI Firm for Founders
AI Startup Finance Platforms
Xendoo and Techstars Expanded Automated Founder Accounting
Investor Relations Tools
Studio UG Provides Resources For Startup Fundraising Preparation
AI-Driven CX Platforms
British Startup 'Serve First' Launches Its AI CX Platform Expansion
Tax-Focused Marketing Campaigns
Intuit Debuts the Second Iteration of 'Now This is Taxes'
Product Idea Validators
Exist Yet? Helps Users Check If Similar Products Already Exist
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Startup Legal Platforms
SeedLegals Streamlines Legal Documents And Fundraising For Startups
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Spatial Commerce Platforms
Curie Shop Brings Interactive Product Exploration To Sneaker Shopping
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
AI-Driven Science Funds
Breakout Ventures Closes Fund III at $114 Million
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
AI Launch Pad Programs
NYC Economic Development Corporation Partners with Lightspeed
Neuroscience-Informed Creative Wellness Platforms
NoomaLooma Enables Early Access to Its App
Startup Validation Tools
CoFound AI Validates Ideas Through Fast Market And Assumption Analysis
Idea Discovery Tools
IdeAI Helps You Find, Validate, And Track Unique Ideas In One Place
AI-Powered Ventures
LeanAI Ventures Builds AI-Driven MVPs In Under Two Days
Direct Journalism Platforms
Noosphere Connects Readers With Trusted Independent Journalists
Idea Discovery Tools
PainPointFinder Identifies Market Problems And Suggests SaaS Ideas
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Idea Collaboration Hubs
Idearify Helps Users Create, Collaborate, And Protect Their Ideas
Indie Project Launch Platforms
Sourceful Space Helps Indie Builders Launch With AI Feedback
Founder Marketing Tools
Marketing Toolkit For Founders Helps Create Marketing Content Every Month
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Mobile App Starters
DeployJet Lets You Build And Launch Mobile Apps Fast And Easily
Startup-Grade Enterprise Software
PTC Expanded Free Cloud Engineering Tools for Startups
AI Marketing Tools
21 Free AI Marketing Tools Helps Founders Complete Marketing Tasks Faster
Balanced Venture Bets
Nexus Venture Partners Splits $700M Fund Between AI and India Startups
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Fundraising Intelligence Tools
StartupSnoop Delivers AI-Collected Fundraising Data In One Place
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
SaaS Idea Validation
Profiolio Analyzes SaaS Ideas to Uncover Market Fit and Gaps Fast
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
Market Demand Checks
Buildpad Helps Validate Business Ideas Using Real-World Reddit Data
Founder Networking Platforms
Founders Match Uses AI And Analysis To Improve Co-Founder Discovery
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Predictive Supply Chain Platforms
Start Up Loop Raises $95M For Its Loop Predictive AI Platform
AI Side Hustle Finders
MyHustleAI Provides Personalized Side Hustle Suggestions
Business Naming Tools
AI Business Name Generator Creates Names That Match Your Vision
Startup Revival Platforms
failedUps Lets Users Discover And Revive Abandoned Startup Opportunities
Opportunity Discovery Tools
Problem Pilot Identifies Validated SaaS Opps From Online Discussions
Cash-Prize AI Rewards
KPMG Launches the 'AI Spark Innovation Awards'
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Accelerated AI Funding Platforms
Franchise Now Speeds Up Lending and Onboarding with Automation
User Feedback Platforms
Feedhunt Helps Startups Collect And Prioritize User Feedback
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Idea Validation Platforms
Idea Kiln Lets Creators Share Ideas And Gather Feedback Efficiently
Targeted Startup Incentive Programs
Sugar Land Launches the 'Sugar Land Starts Up Innovation Fund'
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Project Idea Generators
Vibe Coding Idea Generator Provides Fresh Project Ideas For Developers
Startup Banking Apps
Mercury Simplifies Financial Operations For Startups With Modern Banking
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
AI Feedback Platforms
BuddyStarts Helps Collect, Analyze And Act On Feedback Efficiently
Creator Business Platforms
Vonza Helps You Launch, Run, and Scale Your Online Business Easily
Mobile App Studios
Developer On Wheels Builds Family And Travel Apps From A Campervan Office
Startup Listing Tools
Founder's Directory Helps Startups Distribute Listings Across Platforms
Founder Ecosystem Hubs
Rev1 Ventures combines startup offices, mentorship, and investor access
Creative Idea Tools
InspireNote Helps Generate, Capture, And Develop Ideas Effectively
No-Code App Builders
Open Idea Turns Concepts Into Android Apps Without Writing Code
Startup Launch Toolkits
SoloSaas Provides a Next.js Boilerplate to Launch Apps Quickly
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
SaaS Launch Toolkits
Your First Step Helps Solopreneurs Build And Launch SaaS Faster
Marketing Resource Directories
Viral Marketing Lab Curates Growth Tools And Resources For Founders
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Creative Ideation Tools
Name Genie Generates Personalized Names For Projects, Characters, And More
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Startup Directory Hubs
List Your Startup In 400+ Directories With Indie Kit To Boost Visibility
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Founder Capital Programs
Nurse Capital Launch Its Capital Readiness Program
AI Tool Marketplaces
Cornucopia AI Connects SMBs With AI Tools To Boost Growth
AI Marketing Support
FounderPal Helps Founders Streamline Strategy And Boost Performance
Climate Tech Academies
Climestart Provides 105 Lessons To Launch A Climate Tech Venture
Idea Management Tools
IdeaVault Stores Ideas And Turns Them Into AI Ready Prompts
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Startup Funding Directories
Credit for Startups Helps Entrepreneurs Discover Funding Opportunities
Startup Marketing Resources
The Marketing Playbook For Startups Breaks Down 80+ Growth Tactics
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
iPad Vision Self-Checkout Systems
VisioLab Launches Its AI-Powered iPad Checkout Interface
Automated Distribution Networks
Indie Boosting Automates Distribution So Solo Founders Can Focus
Product Validation Platforms
Founder Odyssey Helps Validate Product Ideas With Customer Insights