From hybrid fitness studios to made-to-order organic meal services, the most popular September 2016 start-up ideas introduce a new range of products and services to enhance a variety of lifestyles.
One standout service by the name of 'Just Us. No Phones.' is specifically designed in order to help phone-obsessed consumers disconnect from their precious devices. The start-up offers lockboxes, which are designed to hold a few smartphones at once in order to help groups of people connect with others around them without technology being a distraction at a party, event or otherwise.
Some of the other most notable new ventures include Lovefone taking over phone booths in London to open extremely small-scale phone repair shops and Amazon launching its private-label 'Happy Belly' snacks as an online-only product line.
Top 45 Start-Up Ideas in September
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Hybrid Fitness Sudios
This Fitness Studio Combines Dance, Trampoline and Muscle Sculpting
44
Scooter-Sharing Programs
Gogoro Scooters Will Be Available for Rent in Berlin Through an App
43
Online-Only Snack Collections
Amazon's 'Happy Belly' Range is Exclusively Available Online
42
Complexion-Matching Hosiery Retailers
FleshTone.net Provides Nude Hosiery in a Variety of Shades
41
House-Sharing Design Studios
'Samara' is a New Design Studio Division from Airbnb
40
Expedited Furniture Marketplaces
The Dibind Platform Helps Users Quickly Buy & Sell Used Furniture
39
Tiny Phone Repair Booths
Lovefone's Repair Shops are Inside Iconic London Phone Booths
38
Automotive Gin Bars
'Gin and Bear It' Operates Out of a Classic Converted Car
37
Connective Cannabis Platforms
This Platform Helps Marijuana Dispensaries Improve Customer Service
36
Japanese-Style Fish Markets
'Osakana' Provides New Yorkers with Fresh, Seasonal Fish
35
Customizable Parcel Delivery Services
Sendle Makes It Economical to Send Individual Packages
34
Paid Product Recommendation Apps
Users Can Earn Money for Suggesting Products with Maven Xchange
33
Speedy Social Payment Apps
The Cookies App Fills the Peer-to-Peer Payment Need in Germany
32
Dentistry Delivery Services
Porcelane's Mobile Dentistry Service Includes 24/7 Support
31
Refurbished Phone Programs
Samsung Plans to Resell Refurbished Phones by 2017
30
Hosting Preparation Services
GuestReady Helps Airbnb Hosts Ready Homes for Short-Term Renters
29
Customer-Controlled Store Playlists
Mood Media's 'Social Mix' Lets Consumers Select Songs
28
Online Dollar Stores
'Hollar' is the First Ever Dollar Store to Abandon Brick and Mortar Retail
27
Made-to-Order Organic Meals
'Farm to Fork' Specializes in Organic Home Food Deliveries
26
Corporate Catering Platforms
City Pantry Makes It Easier For Companies to Order In Food
25
City-Specific Culinary Publications
'Food T.O.' Will Showcase the Best of Toronto's Food Scene
24
Online College Textbook Retailers
RedShelf is Working to Reduce the Cost of Academic Textbooks
23
Vertical Video Ads
The 'Flipboard' App Has a New Video Feature for Advertisers
22
Members-Only Women's Clubs
'Verity' is a Private Club in Toronto That Caters to Successful Women
21
QR Payment Systems
Inditex's Retail Payment System Will Let Consumers Pay by QR Code
20
Small Business Sales Platforms
Facebook Shop Allows Business to Sell Products Through the Website
19
Coffee Rideshare Programs
The Lyft & Starbucks Promotion Rewards Customer with Incentive Deals
18
Weekly Headphone Rentals
Sennheiser is Letting Consumers Rent Headphones from Its Singapore Store
17
Smartphone Lock Boxes
'Just Us. No Phones.' Helps Consumers Disconnect from Their Smartphones
16
Disruptive Device Rentals
Grover's Electronics Rentals Are Revolutionizing the Consumer Tech World
15
Cloud-Based Clinical Services
Florence Healthcare Helps Researchers Share Clinical Trial Data
14
E-Commerce Airplane Fleets
Amazon is Enhancing Delivery Services with a Fleet of Air Cargo Planes
13
On-Demand Test Drives
Amazon will Deliver the 2017 Hyundai Elantra for Consumers to Test Drive
12
Local Courier Apps
The Bringr App for Delivery is Like Uber for Sending & Tracking Parcels Nearby
11
Secure Ride-Share Platforms
Safe Car Service Bluclub Uses Armoured Vehicles and Defensive Drivers
10
Personalized Caretaker Businesses
This Start-Up Helps to Match Elderly People with Caretakers
9
Localized Business News Apps
The Economyloop App Helps Business Travelers Access Relevant News
8
App-Based Drone Insurance
The 'Verifly' App Lets Drone Pilots Buy On-Demand Insurance
7
City-Friendly Digital Advertising
The 'Google Urbanism' Project Would Share Ad Revenue with Cities
6
Customizable Perk Platforms
Espresa Helps Companies Provide Workplace Services to Their Employees
5
Comedic Rap Releases
Kevin Hart's 'Chocolate Droppa' Character is Releasing a Real Rap Album
4
Child-Focused Entrepreneurial Events
'Kid Talks' Inspire Young Attendees to Reach Goals
3
Online Hay Retailers
'HayFinders.com' is a Digital Marketplace for Farmers to Buy and Sell Hay
2
Crowdfunding Concert Apps
The 'Fanbassador' App Lets Music Fans Bid for Local Shows
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App-Free Rideshare Ordering
Uber Patrons in India can Order a Ride Through dial.uber.com
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Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Application-Based Membership Platforms
ATEAM Accommodates Both Romantic and Platonic Relationships
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Miniature Phone Beds
The IKEA Phone Sleep Collection Turns Screen Time into a Nightly Ritual
Screen-Free Communication Concepts
Ishac Bertran Prototyped a Voice-Only, Fixed Location Phone
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Mindful Mobile Plans
Noble Mobile Gives Customers Money Back for Unused Data
Bespoke Handbag Services
Kurt Geiger One-of-A-Kind Lets Customers Make a Mini Kensington Their Own
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Modular Beverage Systems
Bevi's Journey Juice and Joss Shots are Available as a Combo
AI Startup Resources
AI Startup Offers 400+ Curated Tools and Guides for Founders
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Marathon Supporter Survival Kits
The Uber Eats x Boots Supporter Survival Kit is an App Exclusive
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
In-Person Creativity Cafe Campaigns
The Made in Starbucks Campaign Spotlights Customer Creativity
Multi-Use Wellness Lineups
Saje Natural Wellness Unveils a New Product Collection for the Holidays
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Feel-Good Hotlines
Harry's Interactive Mural Provides an Opportunity to Check In
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Analog Phone-Free Cases
Yondr Launches Phone-Free Pouches to Lock Away Connectivity
Efficient Fitness Booking Platforms
SPORTL's Pay-as-You-Train Fitness Booking Platform Launches
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Seasonal Apple-Based Drinks
Clean Juice's Apple-Forward Beverages Fight Pumpkin Spice Fatigue
Growth-Focused Beauty Pop-Ups
UKLASH's Self-Growth Studio Spotlights Multiple Dimensions of Growth
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Seasonal Living-Focused Tea Subscriptions
Kiara Naturals is Expanding & Introducing a New Service
Automated Venture Building Platforms
OpenAI Introduced the Startup-in-a-Box Proposal
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Virtual Student Snack Stores
Fizz and Gopuff Partnered to Offer Quick Access to Snacks and More
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Expansive Health-Conscious Eateries
JOE & THE JUICE Opened a Location in the Coal Drops Yard
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Pet Care-Focused Mobile Apps
Wag N' Wash Consolidates Its Grooming Services in an App
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Color-Matching Beauty Devices
The BoldHue Starter Kit Makes Persoanlized Foundation in Minutes
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Startup Networking Platforms
'Solution' Connects the Global Startup Ecosystem in One Digital Hub
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Startup Validation Tools
Product Market Fix Validates Startup Ideas Using Real Ad Tests And AI
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
High-End Restaurant Reservation Offers
Uber One Exclusive Tables Was Launched with OpenTable
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Secondary Mobile Devices
Meadow Was Made for Living in the Moment
Mobile-First POS Systems
Boot Barn Launches Its Mobile POS Platform
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Startup Investor Databases
Angel Match Helps Startups Find Relevant Investors Quickly
Hybrid Customer Hub Locations
Clutch Opens Its Bayshore Used-Car Customer Hub in Ottawa
Dairy Brand Investments
The Equity Studio Leads Investment into ALL THINGS
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Human-Centered Marketplace Campaigns
Etsy's Shop Other Jeffs Celebrates Independent Sellers
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
On-Demand Personal Assistant Apps
Wait4me Connects Clients with Local Personal Assistants
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Plant-Based Recipe Kit Meals
GRUBBY and Bosh Partnered to Help Consumers Celebrate Veganuary
Urban Pod Networks
Glydways Launches Its Personal Pod Pilots & Backed by Khosla Ventures
Cutting-Edge Consumer Electronics Innovations
UGREEN Limited Debuts Two New Technologies at IFA
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Online Luxury Lifestyle Shops
Quince Gourmet Food & Wines is Launching in Time for the Holidays
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
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Consultancy Firm-Supported Gin Expansions
James Gin is Partnering with Russell & Stella to Expand
Startup Investor Platforms
Find-Investor Connects Startups With Experienced Investors Efficiently
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Enhanced Wellness Memberships
Love.Life Upgrades Its Service Offerings and Membership
Growth-Focused Baby Care Brands
GROWNSY Announces Its New Philosophy — Space to Grow
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
South Korean Monotone Shop-In-Shops
juun.j Debuted a Shop-In-Shop at The Hyundai Seoul
Robot Food Delivery Partnerships
Uber Eats and Starship Announced a Partnership for the UK market
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Small Business-Honoring Events
Fairfax City Economic Development Brings Back Small Business Month
Restaurant Opening Lead Service
Flhip.com Offers Ready-to-Use Restaurant Opening Leads
Custom Caller ID Cards
Google Launches Calling Cards And Find Hub Location Sharing
Founder Marketing Tools
Marketing Toolkit For Founders Helps Create Marketing Content Every Month
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Community Investment Brand Initiatives
Self Space is Running a Community Investment Round
Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps
The Blank Spaces App Transforms the iPhone into a Dumb Phone
Instant Product Publishers
Launch Simple Lets Users Share Digital Products And SaaS Solutions Fast
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Soft-Landing Startup Hubs
NJ BASE Helps International Startups Launch and Scale in the U.s.
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Startup Revival Platforms
failedUps Lets Users Discover And Revive Abandoned Startup Opportunities
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
Equity-Free Soonicorn Cohorts
Digital Serbia Introduced Its Soonicorn Program Cohorts
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
Local Hiring Platforms
Only Click Connects Users With Local Service Professionals
No-Code App Builders
Open Idea Turns Concepts Into Android Apps Without Writing Code
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Squad Training Business Models
The Athletic Clubs is Growing and Launching in Chicago
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Device-Free Coffee Shops
Silver Fox Coffee Boutique Bans Devices to Promote Human Connection
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
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Product Discovery Maker Communities
JustGotFound Helps Independent Products Reach New Audiences
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Startup Funding Directories
Credit for Startups Helps Entrepreneurs Discover Funding Opportunities
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
Phone Software Updates
Google Launches March Pixel Drop With New Pixel And Android Features
Local Business Finders
BuyLokals Helps Users Discover and Support Community Businesses
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub