Top 100 New Ventures Trends in 2023

From Cosmic Fast Food Concepts to Underground Delivery Systems

— January 21, 2024 — Business
The top 2023 new venture trends span highlight the many ways leaders in their respective industries are implementing everything from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence, all the while enhancing operations and introducing next-gen customer experiences.

The consumer packaged goods and fashion sectors did not go untouched by the influence of phygital products, with brands exploring the metaverse and digital twins as a means of adding value to tangible releases.

At the tail-end of 2023, McDonald’s opened the doors to CosMc, a small-format spinoff restaurant concept with a focus on brand-new beverages and serving up a heavy dose of nostalgia. In the QSR industry, companies are also implementing virtual drive-thru windows, fully autonomous restaurants and underground delivery systems for mobile orders.

For more new ventures and a preview of innovations ahead, check out Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
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Host-to-Earn Tokens
Host-to-Earn Tokens
ESPL Arena Announced its First Host-to-Earn Token on ProBit Global
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Esports Communication Apps
Esports Communication Apps
SONIX Announced its Expansion into the US Market with UNC
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Indian Esports Partnerships
Indian Esports Partnerships
S8UL is Partnering with KRAFTON on 'Road to Valor: Empires'
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Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
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Crowdfunded Alternative Bacon Brands
Crowdfunded Alternative Bacon Brands
Hooray Foods is Raising $500,000 to Scale its Distribution
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90
Leather Homeware Collections
Leather Homeware Collections
Ancient Greek Sandals Pivots to Leather Baskets and Glassware
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Studio Anniversary Events
Studio Anniversary Events
Capcom is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with 'Capcom Town'
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Collaborative XR Headsets
Collaborative XR Headsets
Samsung Confirmed its Upcoming XR Headset with Qualcomm
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Creative Gaming Studios
Creative Gaming Studios
Tundra Esports’ Danny Lopez Launches a New Studio for Gaming Creators
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Producer Gaming Studios
Producer Gaming Studios
Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
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On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
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Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
Sporting Culture-Inspired Streetwear
La Martina Drew Inspiration from Sports for the Field 85
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Employee-Only Metaverses
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
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Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Companies
Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Companies
Love, Liv Bakeshop Sells Low-Carb and Sugar-Free Treats
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Retail E-Waste Collectors
Retail E-Waste Collectors
Best Buy Announced a Mail-In E-Waste Collection Option
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Hand-Crafted Leather Wallets
Hand-Crafted Leather Wallets
The Chicago#5 Wallet is Compact and Elegant with an Essential Design
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Gaming PC Partnerships
Gaming PC Partnerships
EXCEL ESPORTS Announced a Two-Year Partnership with PCSpecialist
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AI Creator Tools
AI Creator Tools
Mindverse AI Announced a Closed Beta Test for 'MindOS,' an AI-Creator Tool
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Efficient EV Charging Networks
Efficient EV Charging Networks
VOOL Leverages the Existing Power Networks in its EV Chargers
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Automaker Brand E-Bikes
Automaker Brand E-Bikes
MINI Unveiled its First E-Bike Ever, Titled the 'E-Bike 1'
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AI-Focused SoCs
AI-Focused SoCs
IBM's Artificial Intelligence Unit is an SoC Designed for Training LLMs
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British Esports Venues
British Esports Venues
Level Tap is Opening a 6,500 Sq Ft Venue at the Liverpool ONE Center
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Employee AI Programs
Employee AI Programs
Kwalee Launched the KAI Program to Encourage Innovation and Collaboration
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Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships
Goodfood Partnered with Aloette Go on Canadian Delivery
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AI-Driven Decisioning Investments
AI-Driven Decisioning Investments
Monnai Raised $6.5 Million to Bolster its AI Capabilities
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Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
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Self-Service Beer Taprooms
Self-Service Beer Taprooms
This Interactive Taproom Invites Guests to Peruse & Pour Their Own Beer
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Repairable Smartphone Market Expansions
Repairable Smartphone Market Expansions
The Fairphone 4 is Debuting in the United States
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Supportive Sleep Supplements
Supportive Sleep Supplements
Plexus Sleep™ by Plexus Worldwide Adds to the Brand's Roster
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Robot-Improving AI Tools
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
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Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Electric Super Sport Vehicles
Lamborghini's Upcoming 2024 Urus Features an Electric Drivetrain
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Qatar-Based Super Apps
Qatar-Based Super Apps
'Snoonu' Aims to be a One-Stop Shop for Services Across Qatar
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Voice-Assistant Sunglasses
Voice-Assistant Sunglasses
Lucyd Debuted its 2.0 Smart Sunglasses with Various Improvements
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Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
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LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
The Daylight App and Civil Jewelry are Rewarding LGBT Spending
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Dedicated Gaming Keyboard Brands
Dedicated Gaming Keyboard Brands
Keychron Introduced the 'Lemokey' Brand for Gamers
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Restructured Bakery Brands
Restructured Bakery Brands
McDonald's Announed that it is Discontinuing the 'McCafe Bakery' Brand
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Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
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3D-Printed Hypercar Components
3D-Printed Hypercar Components
Koenigsegg is Incorporating 3DPrinterOS Into its Production Flow
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Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
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Self-Steering Delivery Drones
Self-Steering Delivery Drones
Zipline Announced its 'Platform 2' Drone Delivery Service
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Custom Chatbot Builders
Custom Chatbot Builders
HuggingChat is a Free Tool that Lets you Build ChatGPT-Style Bots
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AI Drive-Thru Platforms
AI Drive-Thru Platforms
"Tori" Enhances the Experience of Ordering at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
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Cucumber Jalapeño Tequilas
Cucumber Jalapeño Tequilas
1800 Tequila's Flavor Innovation from is 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño
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Community-Driven AI Prompt Generators
Community-Driven AI Prompt Generators
promptoMANIA is an AI Art-Focused Prompt-Generation Platform
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No-Code Chatbot Builders
No-Code Chatbot Builders
Typeform Enables Chatbot Creation Without Requiring Developer Skills
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Premium Cold-Pressed Juice Mixers
Premium Cold-Pressed Juice Mixers
Fresh Victor Boasts a Variety of Interesting Flavors
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Specialty Baby Retailers
Specialty Baby Retailers
Buybuy Baby Debuts the Baby and Toddler Specialty Retailer Ever & Ever
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Powerful-Sounding EVs
Powerful-Sounding EVs
Ferrari is Investing in Sound Generators for its Future EV Lineup
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Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
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Latin American Esports Facilities
Latin American Esports Facilities
Leviatán is Accelerating Latin American Esports Ventures
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Free Generative AI Apps
Free Generative AI Apps
OpenAI's Android App is Launching on the Google Play Store Soon
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Generative AI Accelerator Programs
Generative AI Accelerator Programs
Amazon's 10-Week Program Will Support Upcoming AI Startups
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Game Streaming Hubs
Game Streaming Hubs
HP's OMEN Gaming Hub Receives GeForce NOW Support in New Update
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Internet-Connected AI Chatbots
Internet-Connected AI Chatbots
OpenAI Enabled Internet and Code-Running Functions for ChatGPT
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Dual-Motor Outdoor Pumps
Dual-Motor Outdoor Pumps
Oak & Iron Unveiled the 'WAVE Pro' Outdoor Smart Pump on Kickstarter
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Fast Portable Tire Inflators
Fast Portable Tire Inflators
The ZETTA 1024 is a Compact Tire Inflator with an Enhanced Motor
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Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
The Gibson Garage London Will Open in Early 2024
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Workplace AI Use Frameworks
Workplace AI Use Frameworks
Deutsch Telekom's Nine Guidelines Ensure Safe and Fair AI Use
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Collectible Phygital Sneakers
Collectible Phygital Sneakers
The Grailed Puma Slipstream Can Be Authenticated in the Metaverse
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3D Glass Printing Methods
3D Glass Printing Methods
The MIT Lincoln Laboratory Created a New Glass Printing Process
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AI-Powered CEOs
AI-Powered CEOs
Mrs. Tang Yu is the AI CEO of Fujian Netdragon Websoft
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Football Metaverse Hubs
Football Metaverse Hubs
The FCFL is Entering the Metaverse with Four NFT-Tied Fan-Controlled Teams
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Air-Fried Kettle Chips
Air-Fried Kettle Chips
Kettle Brand Unveiled its First Air-Fried CPG Snack Product
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Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs
Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs
Researchers at MIT Media Lab Annouced 'G3DP 2' Glass Printing
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Power Outage-Ready Routers
Power Outage-Ready Routers
Comcast's Storm-Ready WiFi Ensures Connectivity in Adverse Conditions
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Authentic Indian Spices
Authentic Indian Spices
VAHDAM® India Launches the VAHDAM® Spices Range
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AI Prompt-Writing Services
AI Prompt-Writing Services
PromptPal Generates Optimal Prompts for Specific Use Cases
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Robotic Knitting Factories
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
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Underground Delivery Systems
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
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Gaming-Focused Web3 Wallets
Gaming-Focused Web3 Wallets
Solvo Refocused its Company on Web3 Gaming with 'Qubit'
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Magnetic Building Blocks
Magnetic Building Blocks
'The NIA' Launched 'Magnecraft' EVA Foam Magnetic Blocks on Kickstarter
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Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
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Contextual Intelligence Companies
Contextual Intelligence Companies
GumGum is an AI-Powered Marketing Company with Dynamic Placement
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Automaker AI Use Policies
Automaker AI Use Policies
The Seven Principles for AI from BMW Outline Ethical Workplace AI
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AI Messaging Apps
AI Messaging Apps
With 'Viber,' Users can Now Chat with a Famous Artificial Intelligence
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Four-Ingredient Energy Drinks
Four-Ingredient Energy Drinks
Repeak is a Self-Titled "Damn Clean Energy" Drink
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Digital Growth Initiatives
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
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AI-Powered Search Bots
AI-Powered Search Bots
Google is Trialing AI Search Engine Services to Compete with ChatGPT
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Personalized Chatbot Builder Tools
Personalized Chatbot Builder Tools
IBM's 'Watson Assistant' can be Used to Create a Useful Chatbot
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Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
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Apple-Certified Charging Stations
Apple-Certified Charging Stations
ESR is Releasing the World's First Apple-Certified Charging Dock
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AI-Powered Marketing Services
AI-Powered Marketing Services
Skai Offers Omnichannel Marketing Through One Login
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Inaugural Athleisure Collections
Inaugural Athleisure Collections
Hey Harper Expands from Jewelry to Chic Athleisure
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Shockproof Wheel Covers
Shockproof Wheel Covers
'Day One January' Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for 'Caster Shoes'
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AI Weather Forecasting Tools
AI Weather Forecasting Tools
Google's GraphCast Uses Machine Learning to Forecast Weather
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Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
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Luxury Skincare Brands
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
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Chic Vintage-Style Swimwear
Chic Vintage-Style Swimwear
Hey Harper Expands Its Offerings from Jewelry to a Swimwear Line
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ADA-Compliant E-Trikes
ADA-Compliant E-Trikes
Lectric eBikes Officially Launched the 'XP Trike' at Only $1,499 USD
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Code-Verifying AI Tools
Code-Verifying AI Tools
Codium AI Announced its Code-Testing 'TestGPT' Tool Based on ChatGPT
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Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals
Glamping-Geared Campervan Rentals
The 'Suite On Wheels' Rentals Include Luxury Amenities
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Cosmic Fast Food Concepts
Cosmic Fast Food Concepts
CosMc is a Spinoff Restaurant from McDonald's
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Intuitive MIDI Controllers
Intuitive MIDI Controllers
Nengzhuo Cai Announced the Official Release of the 'Matrix' Controller
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Custom Pink Luxury Cars
Custom Pink Luxury Cars
Gunther Werks Celebrates Its Expansion with a Custom Porsche 911 993 Coupe
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