The top July 2016 start-up ideas range from low-cost farm-to-table restaurants to apps that take bookings for hotel rooms by the minute, appealing to a market that's full of cost-conscious consumers. These same consumers are also active participants in the sharing economy, which is creating room for services that allow homeowners to buy or rent out surplus garage spaces.
One of the most interesting new ventures comes from happy3D, which now has an online database from which consumers can download templates to replicate appliance parts with 3D printing technology.
A range of new start-ups are being introduced to empower consumers by granting them more choice and control in everything from transportation to life at home.
Top 45 Start-Up Trends in July

45
Counter Culture Hair Salons
#BLOW is Europe's First Official 'Manic Panic Colour Asylum'

44
Organic Fast Food Eateries
Miami's 'Grown' Changes the Relationship Between Fast Food and Health

43
Oil-Recycling Kiosks
This Kiosk Concept Aims to Treat and Reuse Edible Oils
42
Upcycled Plastic Shoes
Timberland is Creating a Line of Shoes from Recycled Plastic Bottles
41
On-Demand Delivery Services
GoPuff is an On-Demand Alternative to Traditional Convenience Stores
40
Dog-Friendly Office Spaces
Kurgo Allows Workers to Bring Pets to Work to Interact with Products
39
Experiential Event Services
'Joymode' Supplies Everything Needed to Create Memorable Experiences
38
Affordable Farm-to-Table Restaurants
'The Kitchenette' Offers Farm Fresh Food for Under $5
37
Bookstore Brand Bars
Four New Barnes and Noble Stores Will Feature Bar Spaces
36
Online Entrepreneur Portfolio Platforms
'Pagefolio' Enhances and Streamlines Your Online Profile
35
Fresh Hawaiian Restaurants
'BYO Bowls' Specializes in Healthy Custom Meals with Living Organisms
34
Crowdsourced Cosmetic Products
BHüe Develops Products by Working Directly with Consumers
33
3D-Printed Replacement Parts
'happy3D' Helps Consumers Easily Print Broken Appliance Parts
32
Bike-Friendly Transport Services
The Car Service Uber Has a New Feature That Will Transport Bikes
31
Pop-Up Office Startups
'Popices' Creates Outdoor Offices for Startups and Freelancers to Use
30
Ice Cream-Flavored Beer
Ben & Jerry's is Releasing a New Flavor of Beer with New Belgium
29
Breakfast Food Publications
Time Inc.'s 'Extra Crispy' Explores Breakfast and Brunch Culture
28
On-Demand Clothing Rentals
'Armarium' is an App-Based Platform for Clothing Rentals
27
Garage Rental Services
'GaragePointer' is Like Airbnb for Shared Garage Storage Spaces
26
Temporary Car Leases
Breeze Offers Week-to-Week Leases for Ride-Sharing Drivers
25
Pay-Per-Minute Hotel Rentals
'Recharge' Allows Customers to Book Hotel Rooms for Minutes at a Time
24
Visitor Management Apps
'Digital Gorkha' Allows For Easy Visitor Registration and Authentication
23
Monetary Gifting Services
'Tendr' Turns the Experience of Giving Monetary Gifts into Art
22
Conversational Commerce Startups
Morph.ai Uses Chat Bots to Streamline Commercial Transactions
21
Digital-Only Banks
Emirates NBD is Opening a Millennial-Targeted Digital Bank
20
Cashless Vending Machines
USA Technologies' Machines Use Apple Pay for Contactless Payments
19
Collaborative Grocery Deliveries
Walmart is Looking to Take Its Groceries Directly to Consumers
18
Post-Party Cleaning Services
Morning-After Maids is a Cleaning Service for Post-Party Mornings
17
All-Vegan Video Sites
'BOSH!' is an Online Destination for Exclusively Vegan Recipe Videos
16
Entrepreneur Planning Apps
'Startdeck.io' Helps Mange Startup Ideas to Keep Entrepreneurs on Track
15
AI Government Robots
IPsoft's Amelia AI Program is Being Used by the Enfield Council in London
14
Entrepreneurial Shoe Workshops
Savvy Socity's Workshops Teach Girls to Use 3D Printing Techniques
13
School Selection Services
InstiChoose Helps Parents Discover and Choose Schools For Their Children
12
Tech Venture Incubators
Microsoft Ventures will Focus on Connecting the Brand to Startups
11
Business Video Messengers
Upgreet for Gmail Lets Sales Professionals Send Personal Video Messages
10
App Creation Comics
Apple's App Review Guidelines are Now Styled Like a Graphic Comic Book
9
Corporate Cannabis Collaborations
Microsoft Software Will Be Used to Track Legal Marijuana Sales
8
Crowdsourced Gift Card Platforms
Raise Lets Consumers Resell Unwanted Gift Cards
7
Sugar Sensor Startups
NubeSol's Remote Sensing Services Are Boosting the Indian Sugar Industry
6
Electric Car Sharing Schemes
This Car Sharing Program Makes car2go Vehicles Accessible In Israel
5
Electric Car Charging Services
This Platform Allows Electrics to Connect to Random Outlets
4
Social Ridesharing Apps
Ola Share Helps the Citizens of Chennai Share Cab Rides With Others
3
Prolific Polling Platforms
Opinzo Helps You Create Easily Shareable Opinion Polls and Surveys
2
Smartphone-Assisted Eye Exams
This Startup Provides Consumers with Eye Exams On-Demand
1
Live Social Video Blogs
Tumblr is Offering Users Footage Streaming for Live Content Updates
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AI Hiring Platforms
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AI-Powered Photography Studios
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Immersive Brand Concepts
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GenAI Thrifting Tools
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AI-Driven Product Photoshoots
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Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
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Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
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AI Concept Vehicles
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Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
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Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
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AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
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Content Marketing Hubs
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Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
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Insightful AI Travel Planners
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In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
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AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Gig Economy Transformations
Uber Launches AI Data Labeling Division with Global Workforce
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Immersive Entertainment Venues
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AI-Powered Influencer Marketing Tools
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Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
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AI-Powered Search Tools
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AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
AI-Powered Ecommerce Tools
Threekit Launches an AI Suite for Guided Selling and Discovery
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
AI-Powered Pizza Experiences
Papa Johns and Google Cloud Partner to Optimize Delivery Routes
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Productivity-Focused Ai-Powered Pcs
HP Canada Addresses Productivity Challenges Faced by Workers
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI-Powered Kitchen Solutions
TKC Kitchens Transforms Design Process with Intelligent Technology
AI Startup Idea Generators
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AI Tool Hubs
Best AI Tools List Helps Users Discover The Top AI Solutions For Every Need
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
AI Business Book Ideas
First Book AI Offers Tailored Business Book Ideas Based on Your Profile
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Daily Living-Enhancing AI Products
Changhong Aims to Enhance Daily Living with These Gadgets
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Empowering Startup Programs
Siemens Has Unveiled the 'Siemens for Startups' Program at CES 2025
AI-Generated Ad Tools
X’s Grok Could Transform Marketing for Brands
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Generative AI Shopping Assistants
SoftServe Debuts a New Gen AI Retail Shopping Assistant
AI-Powered Food Waste Apps
Leanpath Empowers Culinary Professionals with Real-Time Insights
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
AI Marketing Tools
Awesome AI Marketing Provides a List of AI Tools for Digital Marketers
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
AI-Powered Home Shopping
Benuta and Constructor Utilize AI to Improve the Shopper Experience
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
AI-Advanced 3D Product Tours
Kaon Interactive Introduces Kaon Demo360+TM
AI-Powered Selling Tools
OnBuy is Using Artificial Intelligence to Power its Innovations in 2025
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
AI Meal Planners
Sousy is an AI Sous Chef That Turns Short Chats into Weekly Meal Plans
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
AI Discovery Hubs
AI Tool Trek Explores AI Tools and Stay Updated on AI Trends
Customized Out-of-Office AI Chatbots
Cloudy Bay Introduced its 'Summer Fridays AI Assistant'
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI Ingredient Resource Databases
Turing Labs Inc.'s Platform Stays Up-to-Date with Ingredients
Unified AI Campaigns
Samsung UK Unveils 'You & AI. As One' Campaign
Sustainable Funding Summits
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AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
AI-Based Industrial Solutions
Honeywell & Google Cloud Streamline Tasks in the Industrial Sector
Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products
Lg Debuts a Suite of Accessibility-Focused Products
Delivery-Oriented AI Tools
Grab Teams Up with OpenAI to Enhance its Automated Offerings
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
AI Model Marketplaces
XGEN AI's AI Model Marketplace Democratizes Access to Customizable Models
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
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Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
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Startup Growth Strategies
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AI Tool Explorers
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Real-Time Nightlife Finders
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AI-Powered Farming Insights
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Startup Networking Platforms
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AI Content Templates
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AI Supply Chain Chatbots
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Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
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AI-Driven Business Transformations
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AI Startup Accelerators
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Social Media-Based AI Travels
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AI Business Assistants
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AI-Powered Search Engines
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Real-World Business Ideas
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AI Networking Platforms
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AI Corporate Event Assistants
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AI Summary Tools
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Curated Startup Pitches
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AI Productivity Solutions
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AI Startup Investor Matches
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Career Platform AI Features
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AI-Powered Local Recommendations
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Startup Name Generators
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AI Event Planners
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Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
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Self-Service Event Promotions
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Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
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Futuristic AI-Driven Workplaces
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