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New Ventures Trend Clusters

185 trend clusters in New Ventures, ranked by re-emergence and updated as new signals surface.

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Trend Cluster
Eco
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Environmental AI

Brands are investing in research to reduce the environmental impact of AI use

Score4.9
Momentum—
Popularity56%
Activity50%
Freshness42%

Brands are channeling R&D efforts into creating AI data centers that deliver high-performance computing with a significantly reduced power footprint. These initiatives focus on the adoption of energy-efficient hardware, innovative cooling systems, and the integration of renewable energy sources.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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AI Hedge

AI brands introduce tools to optimize hedge fund management

Score5.5
Momentum—
Popularity69%
Activity60%
Freshness37%

AI brands are launching hedge fund assistants powered by advanced algorithms and machine learning. These tools are designed to analyze vast datasets, optimize trading strategies, and provide predictive insights, while aiming to improve efficiency and offer an edge in the hedge fund management.

4 evidence articles90% men · 10% women
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Trend Cluster
Business
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Solar QSR

Restaurants powered by solar energy are improving sustainability efforts

Score3.2
Momentum—
Popularity36%
Activity27%
Freshness34%

Popular restaurant chains are investing in solar power grids to reduce emissions across consumer-facing locations. By reducing reliance on the local power grid, and in some cases provided power to said grid, these restaurants improve their public perception by reducing environmental footprints.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Trend Cluster
Tech
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AI Photography

AI tools that generate professional product photography are gaining popularity

Score6.4
Momentum—
Popularity82%
Activity80%
Freshness32%

AI companies are creating photography-mimicking tools that generate professional product photos for eCommerce and marketing materials. These photos are positioned as more affordable options to professional photography, without compromising on quality or quantity.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Trend Cluster
Art & Design
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Printed Panel

Researchers are developing 3D printed materials for architectural construction

Score4.1
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Popularity44%
Activity49%
Freshness31%

Researchers from universities and construction-focused startups are developing new methods or materials for 3D printing in the architectural space. This is leading to brick, wood, and glass solutions for customizable, scalable home home construction with a reduced environmental impact.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Trend Cluster
Tech
Published

Stretchable Display

Electronics brands are creating malleable displays for unique technology

Score5.6
Momentum—
Popularity73%
Activity66%
Freshness31%

Brands in the more designer end of the tech spectrum are releasing products with stretchable and malleable displays. These use AMOLED technology and are built in such a way that they can be twisted and bent without breaking or stopping the image from being displayed.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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Developer Marketplace

Large software companies are offering asset marketplaces for game developers

Score4.7
Momentum—
Popularity61%
Activity49%
Freshness30%

Software companies in the gaming space are launching marketplaces designed for game developers. These marketplaces offer assets, such as 3D character models, audio tracks, or maps, to be purchased and licensed for use by other developers, aiming to streamline and decentralize game development.

3 evidence articles90% men · 10% women
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Tech
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AI Mundane

Millennials are turning to AI tools that automate simple day-to-day tasks

Score4.0
Momentum—
Popularity48%
Activity44%
Freshness28%

Tech startups are creating AI-powered apps and companion devices that serve to complete more downsized, simple tasks. These tools do not generate complex creative work or serve as replacements for professional tasks, and instead are used to make regular day-to-day life more efficient.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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AI Licensing

Platforms that license and distribute AI-generated conent are gaining popularity

Score3.5
Momentum—
Popularity42%
Activity37%
Freshness27%

AI companies are launching platforms that focus on licensing and distributing content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) models. These platforms protect the users of such content, ensuring that the users do not have to worry about legal concerns surrounding the use of AI content.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Trend Cluster
Tech
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eCommerce Assistant

Online retailers are using generative AI to create natural-sounding assistants

Score6.5
Momentum—
Popularity84%
Activity85%
Freshness26%

Brands with online storefronts are launching assistants powered by generative AI to improve experiences for customers. These assistants can interpret natural language, and have intimate knowledge of the business' product portfolio, enabling them to suggest well-suited products for consumers' needs.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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