The top September 2017 start-up trends introduce the world to a number of new ideas, including at-home blood test kits, sustainable toy cars for kids made from bamboo, and produce delivery services that exclusively focus on sharing oddly misshapen fruits and vegetables to reduce food waste. As a whole, some of the themes that are threaded through these emerging ideas include appealing to a consumer's desire to experiment with new versions of familiar products and services, those that have been reinvented with a focus on sustainability, comfort and convenience.
Some of the most noteworthy new ventures from established brands include Barclaycard launching a contactless payment ice cream truck, Bloomingdales introducing Glowhaus as a budget-friendly Millennial cosmetics brand, and The Hershey Company collaborating with Chef'd on a series of pre-measured dessert meal kits.
Top 70 Start-Up Trends in September
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Bamboo Toy Cars
These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable
69
Edible Coffee Cups
'Cupffee' Stays Intact While It Holds a Hot Beverage
68
Public Workout Stations
'Gyms in a Box' Encourage Beijing to Exercise
67
Luxury Direct-to-Consumer Cobblers
Taft Clothing Sells Premium Shoes at Wholesale Prices
66
Japanese Retailer Food Markets
A MUJI Food Market Has Opened in Tokyo Selling Fresh Produce
65
Gamified AR Workouts
ARX Turns One's Exercise Routine into a Challenging Game
64
Self-Cleaning Green Fish Tanks
'Back to the Roots' Water Garden Grows Organic Herbs and Sprouts
63
Electrolyte-Infusing Water Bottles
The KOR Plus Water Bottle Turns Any Water into Superwater
62
Clothes-Dispensing Vending Machines
Uniqlo's Vending Machines Will Soon Be Available in the US
61
Cannabis-Infused Waters
'Pearl2o Creative Water' is a Liquid Edible with No Distinct Flavor
60
Crop-Growing Shipping Containers
Freight Farm Grows the Equivalent of Two Acres of Farm Land
59
Customizable Denim Designs
Noble Denim is Bringing Custom Denim to the Masses with 'DYO Jeans'
58
Augmented Reality Menus
'Kabaq' Offers 3D Renderings of Restaurant Menu Items
57
Amenity Subscription Packages
The 'Hosty Club' Re-Imagines the Way Airbnb Hosts Provide for Guests
56
Health Work Snack Boxes
Officebites Offers a Subscription to Help You With Snacking at Work
55
Shoppable Makeover Webseries
Amazon's New Home Makeover Show, 'Overhaul,' Will Feature YouTubers
54
Chocolate Dessert Kits
Chef'd is Producing Dessert Meal Kits with The Hershey Company
53
Self-Serve Shopping Apps
Walmart's 'Scan & Go' Helps Consumers Skip the Checkout Line
52
Adaptogenic Mushroom Cafes
Four Sigmatic's 'Shroom Room' is the First-Ever Mushroom Coffeehouse
51
At-Home Blood Tests
'Thriva' Offers Home Blood Testing Kits to Track and Improve Health
50
Experiential Footwear Labs
Timberland's New Retail Concept Shop Has Been Dubbed the 'Tree Lab'
49
Room-by-Room Home Cleaners
The Zyp App Lets Consumers Order Individual Rooms to be Cleaned
48
Compact Laser Engraving Devices
The Cubiio is a Compact, At-Home Laser Engraver
47
Custom Vitamin Kits
'Vitamin Packs' Connects Consumers to Personalized Supplement Plans
46
Startup T-Shirt Subscriptions
'Startup Stars' Sells T-Shirts from Budding Companies
45
Curated Travel Experience Packages
Airbnb and Vice are Partnering to Offer Dynamic Travel Tours
44
Outbound Sales Automation Tools
'Growbots' Uses AI to Automate Much of the B2B Sales Cycle
43
In-Store Pizza Pick-Up Stations
Little Caesars' Pizza Portal is a Place to Grab Mobile Orders
42
Safe Astronaut Wearables
Canaria is a Predictive Biometric Monitoring Ear Piece Designed for Space
41
Millennial Fertility Tests
Modern Fertility Developed an Affordable At-Home Fertility Test
40
Canadiana Amusement Rides
Canada's Wonderland is Introducing Two New Themed Amusement Park Rides
39
B2B Experience Zones
Legrand's 'Innoval' Experience Center in Mumbai Showcases its B2B Products
38
Wonky Produce Deliveries
Oddbox Reduces Food Waste By Selling Unattractive Produce
37
Text-Based Shopping Services
PopSugar's 'Must Have It' Enables Consumers to Shop by Texting "Yes"
36
Immersive IFE Headsets
Air France is Trialing Immersive In-Flight Entertainment Headsets
35
Authentic Culinary Tours
'FoodieTrip' Culinary Experiences Let Travelers Eat Like Locals
34
Tattoo-Generating Machines
Elm Street Tattoo Lets a Machine Decide One's Next Tattoo
33
Fresh Produce Startups
Fresh Range's System Drastically Reduces the Time from Farm to Table
32
Intelligent Tailoring Apps
Dressup AI is a Digital Fashion Designer App Featuring Tailor Services
31
Artisanal Tortilla QSRs
Vancouver's 'Chancho Tortilleria' Uses Corn Sourced Directly from Mexico
30
Maternal Coding Communities
This Online Community for Moms Focuses on Learning How to Code
29
On-Demand Physical Therapy
Theryon App Lets You Easily Schedule a Physical Therapy Session
28
Hassle-Free Lens Subscribtions
A Waldo Contact Lens Subscription Offers Affordable Daily Contacts
27
Digital Airport Retailers
Auckland Airport Unveiled Plans to Open a Multi-Retailer Digital Mall
26
Financial Thesis Management Platforms
Investment Thesis Management System MonoThesis Gathers Info
25
Audio-Enabled Fashion Magazines
Amazon Alexa Now Reads Content Aloud from Fashion Fix Daily
24
Long-Term Business Homesharing
'Homelike' Lets People Book Apartments and Homes for Business Trips
23
Crowdsourced Rental Platforms
'Fat Lama' Lets Users Lend and Borrow Each Others' Possessions
22
Instant Shopping Services
Amazon's Instant Pickup Helps Consumers Get Items in Two Minutes
21
Budget-Friendly Beauty Boutiques
Bloomingdales' Glowhaus is a Millennial-Targeted Destination
20
Rideshare-Ready Face Masks
Cargo-Equipped Ubers are Gifting Complimentary Korean Face Masks
19
Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories
The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology
18
Home-Swapping Platforms
'Love Home Swap' Lets Users Trade Homes for Vacations
17
Contactless Ice Cream Trucks
Barclaycard's 'Contactless Cones' Pay & Pour in 60 Seconds
16
Shared Expense Apps
'Acasa' Makes it Easy to Split Shared Household Bills and Expenses
15
Scientifically Fitted Glasses
This Company Uses a 3D Scanner to Build Perfectly Fitted Eyewear
14
Burger Chain Chatbots
Shakebot Can Answer 300 Common Shake Shack-Related Questions
13
Free Financial Advisor Messaging
Betterment Now Offers Messaging With Human Advisors
12
Nigerian Gift-Giving Registries
Palmfront Helps Nigerian Couples Create Online Gift Registries
11
Employee-Hiring Case Studies
'First Employees' Provides Studies of Top Tech Companies
10
3-in-1 Utility Hammocks
'The Treeo' Can Convert Between a Hammock, Ground Blanket and Rain Tarp
9
Experience-Based Wedding Registries
VEBO Lets Couples Register for Experiences Instead of Products
8
Bike-Share Rewards Programs
Spin Local Offers Seattle Riders Discounts at Local Businesses
7
Team-Communicating Platforms
Startup Blast Enables You to Reward Your Ambassador Network
6
Exclusive Entrepreneur Retreats
Fireside Conference is an Invite-Only Start-Up & Investor Retreat
5
Smart Stove Knobs
The 'Klove Knob' Introduces a Smart Assistant for the Kitchen
4
Applause-Based Payment Systems
Medium's Clap Button Contributes to Authors' Payment Schemes
3
Data Dump Notification Services
This Data Breach Notification System Warns Companies of Compromise
2
Lease-Securing Startups
The Company Helps You Find a Lifestyle-Matching Property to Rent in London
1
Turnover-Addressing Developer Platforms
PowerHouse Helps Women in Technology Find and Keep Jobs
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
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
Connected Menstruation Products
The Emm Smart Menstrual Cup is Integrated with Biosensors
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Autumn-Inspired Face Mask Collections
ESW Beauty Introduces the Autumn Glow Up Capsule
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sustainable Cleaning Kits
The LUUM Starter Kit is a Great Introduction to the Brand
Digital-First Beauty Brands
Bakeup Explores the Blurred Lines Between Real Life & the Metaverse
Colorful Back-to-School Collections
Sprayground Released Over 100 New Designs & Collaborations
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Vegan Subscription Supplement Lines
April Addresses Wellness in Pop Coloured Supplement Jars
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Science-Led Skincare Ranges
Marks & Spencer Launched Its First Own-Brand Skincare in Seven Years
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Online Anti-Food Waste Tools
The Premier Foods 'Fresh Take on Food Waste' Tool is Handy
Intimate Evolution-Themed Spring Fashion
BED J.W. FORD Launches the Latest Capsule for SS23
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Gen Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'It Starts with a Swipe' Shows Celebrates How Gen Z Connects
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Modern Parenting Solutions
KeaBabies is Sustainable Solutions for Modern Parenting Challenges
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Autumnal At-Home Baking Products
These Nestlé Toll House Seasonal Products Come in Several Options
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Tech-Driven In-Store Events
Dyson Launches an Interactive Event at Harrods Department Store
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
User-Powered Health Trackers
Baracoda is Unveiling BHeart & Patent-Pending Technology at CES 2023
Beauty Brand Retail Debuts
Glossier will Debut its Products at Sephora Store Locations
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Non-Toxic Cleaning Subscriptions
Branch Basics Offers Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supply Refills
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Cell-Cultured Coffee Startups
Startup Stem is Creating Cell-Cultured Coffee for the Masses
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes
Blueland's Three Subscriptions are Tailored for Home Cleaning
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes
'Grove Collaborative' Offers Subscriptions to Save Costs
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Patterned Fall-Ready Techwear
NemeN Launches the From JAVA to Java Collection for FW22
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Wholesaler Impulse Snack Launches
Epicurium Launched Seven New Impulse Ranges
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Collaboration Retailer Bus Tours
SHEIN x Klarna 'In Pink We Trust' is Arriving in the UK
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
Blu Dot Presents a New Collection for the Fall 2023 Season
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Car Culture-Inspired Fall Streetwear
Billionaire Boys Club Delivers its New Fall 2022 Collection
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Gen Alpha Kitchenware Brands
'Basil' Raised Roughly $440,000 USD to Scale its D2C Kitchenwares
Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware
Hem Unveils a Range of Uniquely Bright Home Accessories
Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
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
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Premium Lifestyle Capsules
Banana Republic Debuts an Expanded Homeware Collection Called 'BR Home'
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Designer Mystery Boxes
Luxury Fashion Platform HEAT Introduces a New Contemporary Mystery Box
Eco-Friendly Pregnancy Tests
OVUM is Launching a Recyclable, Early-Detection Pregnancy Test
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Experimental Party-Themed Fashion
Anonymous Club Drops the COLLECTION 01 – WE BLEED GREEN Series
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Paper Pregnancy Tests
Hoopsy Introduces a Recyclable Pregnancy Test to Curb Waste
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
New York-Themed Summer Apparel
United~Project Launches the NUEVA YORK Collection for SS22
Sustainable Menstruation Product Expansions
These Saalt Feminine Care Products are Now at CVS
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
AI-Powered Product Development
UserTesting Debuts the Feedback Engine and New AI-Powered Features
Accessible Commerce Engines
Ecommerce Platform Mason Seeds $7.5m as It Takes on the ‘Amazon Tax’
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Curated Multi-Label Platforms
Unbound Group Debuts a Multi-Brand Platform for 55+ Consumers
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers