The top July 2017 start-up ideas explore innovation across the sharing economy and the delivery of goods.
The booming share economy has created room for everything from campsite rental services and on-demand homesharing insurance plans to services that allow travelers to temporarily store their suitcases in retail settings, offering benefits for all parties involved.
Although many consumers are making the most of the benefits of shared ownership, those who make regular purchases are now being treated to grocery store vending machines, employee delivery services and try-before-you-buy e-commerce services for clothing and accessories.
Well-established brands are adopting the mindset of start-up companies by launching new ventures involving everything from standalone restaurant concepts to stored-value payment cards.
Top 50 Start-Up Innovations in July
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Mobile Cafe Concepts
The Wheelys Mini is a Full-Service Cafe on Wheels
49
Ready-Made Mason Jar Meals
'Meal in a Jar' Offers Nutritious Meals in Portable Glass Jars
48
Privacy Laptop Cases
Alcove’s Laptop Case Unfolds into a Private Workstation
47
Grocery Vending Machines
Walmart Has Implimented a Giant Grocery-Dispensing Self-Serve Kiosk
46
Smoothie-Inspired Toast Spreads
'SMUUS' Makes Spicy Fruit & Veggie "Smoothies" for Bread
45
Campsite Rental Services
Tentrr is Like Airbnb for Spending a Night Under the Stars
44
Direct-to-Consumer Swimwear
Aurora San is a Swimwear Startup Using the Direct-to-Consumer Model
43
Moving TV T-Shirts
The T-shirt TV Acts as an Unconventional Advertising Medium
42
P2P Clothing Rental Services
'Boro' Lets People Borrow Apparel and Accessories from Other Locals
41
Bespoke Workout Supplement Platforms
The Scoop Service Lets Users Buy Customizable Supplements
40
Luxury Furniture Rental Platforms
This Rental Service is Targeted Towards First-Time Homeowners
39
Traveling Bookstore Concepts
La Librairie Itinérante is a Small, Roving Shop in France
38
Gourmet Sushi Grocers
Sainsbury's Grocery Store Offers a Grab-and-Go Gourmet Sushi Bar
37
Furniture Brand Incubators
IKEA is Launching 'Bootcamp' as a Start-Up Incubator
36
Pop-Up Sitcom Diners
A Saved by the Bell-Themed Diner is Coming to Los Angeles
35
Daily Housekeeping Subscriptions
Fairy's Housekeeping Partners Provide Hotel-Like Cleaning
34
Shipping Container Coffee Shops
Container Coffee Dublin Offers Caffeine from an Unique Source
33
Custom Medication Delivery Services
'Pill Pack' Labels, Organizes and Delivers Your Meds
32
Honestly Priced Jewelry
Starling Jewelry Uses a Direct-to-Consumer Model for Transparent Pricing
31
Non-Committal eCommerce Services
Amazon Prime Wardrobe Lets You Order Clothing to Try on at Home
30
Southwestern Breakfast Bowls
Kellogg's and Moe's Created a Range of Frozen Breakfast Bowls
29
Football Stadium Screenings
Pittodrie Events is Hosting Corporate Clients for Outdoor Movie Nights
28
Upscale Soup Kitchens
The Refettorio Felix is a Beautiful Soup Kitchen Owned by a Renowned Chef
27
Greenhouse Fashion Pop-Ups
BEAUTY & YOUTH Hosted Its Most Recent Offerings in a Mini Greenhouse
26
One-Hour Grocery Deliveries
Tesco Now Promises to Deliver Groceries to Your Door Within One Hour
25
Southeastern Supermarket Restaurants
'The Roast' is Whole Foods Market's Full-Service Restaurant
24
Selective Cell Carriers
The New Virgin Mobile Inner Circle Will Be iPhone-Only
23
Members-Only Cannabis Clubs
The Privée Social Club is an Exclusive Group for Weed Enthusiasts
22
Unlimited Design Services
DesignPac Provides Professional Graphic Designs for a Monthly Flat Fee
21
QSR Stored-Value Cards
McDonald's Taiwan is Launching Cards and a Points System
20
VIP Crowdfunding Campaigns
'Kickstarter Gold' Invites Top Creators to Push Great Ideas Further
19
Codeless Chatbot Software
SaaS Startup HelloBOT Makes it Easier to Connect With Your Customers
18
Prescription Lens Replacement Services
Lensabl Offers Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Replacements
17
Predictive Model-Building Platforms
Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping
16
Nomadic Finance Apps
The Combine App Makes Banking Easier for Frequent Travellers and Expats
15
App Review Startups
Telescope Notifies You in Real Time of Your Latest Mobile App Reviews
14
Customized Forms Services
Formester Helps You Create Personalized Forms for Marketing Purposes
13
Travel Community Magazines
Airbnb Launched a Global Travel Magazine Called 'Airbnbmag'
12
Transformative Device Stands
The Astuto Laptop Stand is Portable and Ergonomic
11
Employee Engagement Platforms
Startup Sensient Makes it Easier to Keep Your Team Members Happy
10
Employee-Focused Travel Platforms
'GoBumpFree' Helps Airline Employees Evade Cancellation Fees
9
Codeless Newsletter Services
Startup Engineered Marketing is a Slack Community Dedicated to Growth
8
Spontaneous Flight Deals
Lufthansa Surprise Will Fly You to an Unknown Destination at a Discount
7
Cashless Soccer Tourneys
The FIFA Confedations Cup Will Be Completely Cashless Thanks to Visa
6
Employee Delivery Programs
Walmart's Associate Delivery Program Has Employees Transport Goods
5
Online Store Financing Platforms
Web Shop Payment Solution GoSEPP Makes it Easier to Afford Items
4
On-Demand Insurance Providers
Slice's 'Host Protection' is Affordable Option for Airbnb Hosts
3
Gen Z-Targeted Magazines
'Teen Boss' is a Newly Launched Entrepreneurial Magazine for Generation Z
2
Automated Messaging Community Invitations
Startup Community Inviter is for Slack Communities
1
Suitcase Drop-Off Services
Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Accessible Luxury Goods Platforms
Zero Collective Makes Designer Handbags Affordable for Canadians
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
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 Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
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
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Food Delivery Jewelry Ranges
The Deliveroo Love Bites Charm Necklace Range is Here for Valentine's
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
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
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
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
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
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
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Men's Jewelry Rental Programs
Zales is Set to Revolutionize Men's Jewelry with Its Rental Program
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Convenience Chain Golf Collections
7-Eleven Unveils its new Convenience Tour Golf Collection
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
Multi-Brand Shopping Hubs
Boohoo Opens the Boohoo Marketplace for Easy Access to Over 150 Brands
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Weekly Finance Newsletters
Deelscoop Keeps Users Informed from Seed to Series D and Beyond