Throughout the top April 2017 start-up ideas, one of the major themes that can be seen is centered around play. This can be seen in everything from virtual reality cafes and craft beer hotels to cinema spaces decorated with playground equipment. Appealing to people of all ages, these entertaining spaces offer a fresh way to experience familiar activities.
Many new start-ups are also being launched to simplify food delivery services. For instance, JoyRun lets users pick up food orders from restaurants for others, while Door Dash and Jack in the Box recently teamed up to offer a late-night meal delivery service. Finally, Martha & Marley Spoon teamed up with AmazonFresh to offer same-day delivery of its flavorful meal kits.
Project by Equinox and Lay's Poppables are examples of how some established companies are adopting the ingenuity of a start-up with new ventures and products.
Top 30 Start-Up Concepts in April
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Feminist Activism Apparel
The 'Tory's Angry Uterus Tee' Supports Women's Health Funding
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Creative Fitness Studios
'Project by Equinox' Empowers Trainers to Create the Future of Fitness
27
Non-Tying Shoelace Packs
HICKIES Laces Packaging Was Designed to Prominently Feature Its Products
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Nitro Coffee Carts
Warbler Coffee Roasting's Mobile Drinks Cart Sells Nitro Beverages
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Interactive LED Lounges
Melbourne's Spice Market Has Artificial Snow and Flying Scenery Nightly
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Vegan Deli Restaurants
Montreal's Gusta Foods is a New Gourmet, Plant-Based Restaurant
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Farm Fresh Food Delivery
Paalak.in Provides Fresh Produce Delivery Straight From Delhi Farmers
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Late-Night Meal Deliveries
With Door Dash, Jack in the Box is Offering Night Meal Delivery
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Spy-Themed Bars
The Bletchley Requires Patrons to Crack Tricky Codes to Get Drinks
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Playroom-Inspired Cinemas
Cinépolis' Movie Theater for Kids Boasts Playground Equipment
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Caribbean-Inspired Boomer Resorts
The First Latitude Margaritaville Will Be in Daytona Beach
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At-Home Espresso Subscriptions
This Service Helps to Perfect the Art of Making Espresso at Home
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Simplified Nut Spreads
Abby's Better Nut Butter Spreads Boast Just Five Ingredients or Less
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Service-Aggregating Mobile Wallets
Puut Wallet Provides Mobile Financial Service Aggregation
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Sacred Feminine Spaces
'WMN Space' is a LA Destination for Women Only
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Social Cycling Tours
Cycle City Tours Allows Participants to Learn About Areas in a Unique Way
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Popped Potato Bites
Lay's 'Poppables' Introduce a New Way to Enjoy Potatoes as a Snack
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Trackable Designer Fashion Trucks
Kat's Closet Offers an App to Let Loyal Consumers Stay in Touch
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Bespoke Spirit Festivals
The Gin & Vodka Festival Features Handcrafted Alcohol from All Over
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Craft Brewery Hotels
BrewDog is Crowdfunding for the World's First Craft Beer Hotel
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Same-Day Meal Delivery Services
Martha & Marley Spoon is Offering Quick Delivery Through Amazon
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Digitized Milk Delivery Startups
Supr Daily is Changing How the Delivery of Milk Works in Mumbai
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Virtual Reality Cafes
'Vrei' is a Hub for Trying Out Virtual Reality Technology and Games
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Analytical Social Subscriptions
Twitter is Developing a Premium 'TweetDeck' for Professionals
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Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
JoyRun Lets Users Pick Up Food from Restaurants for Others
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Vending Machine Apps
'Acure Pass' Allows One to Pre-Purchase Drinks from a Smartphone
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Navigational Fitness Apparel
Startup Sygnal Offers a Fitness-Tracking Tee Equipped with GPS
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Galactic Fantasy Bars
The CNE Opened a Star Trek Bar with Trivia Games to Appeal to Franchise Fans
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AI Sales Messaging Apps
Deepchat Uses Artificial Intelligence and Live Chat to Convert Prospects
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Pizza-Themed Spas
Channel 4 and Domino's Pizza Dreamed Up a World-First Spa Experience
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Movie Ticketing Company Relaunches
MoviePass Launches 'Dream Bigger' Campaign
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Concept is Engaging
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Pie Vending Machines
Intuit QuickBooks Installed a Large-Scale Pie and Mash Dispenser
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Preemptive Startup Evaluations
Vet My Idea Helps Startups Survive with AI Assessments and Ideas
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations