The top November 2017 start-up ideas show the many ways in which previously successful business models must now be tweaked for a new generation of consumers. These forward-thinking new business ventures include everything from dairy-free "milkman" services to ticket sales software backed by blockchain technology. Even the online shopping experience is being updated to provide a more personalized experience with AI.
Over the past few years, crowdfunding has played an immense part in making it possible for the average person with a big idea to see it come to fruition via an online campaign. Now, the leading crowdfunding platforms are introducing new features to empower those who have found success and inspire new creators. Kickstarter launched Commissions as a means of encouraging greater collaboration between creators and backers, while Indiegogo created Marketplace as a convenient place for users to shop for inventive products and support meaningful causes.
Top 30 Start-Up Ideas in November

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Simplistic Eco-Friendly Egg Cartons
Tanvi Chaurasia Created the 'Happy Hatch' Packaging Design

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Crowdfunded Product Marketplaces
'Indiegogo Marketplace' is a Place to Purchase Inventive Products

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Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
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AR Toy Aisle Apps
Toys "R" Us' 'Play Chaser' App Brings Its Retail Store to Life
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Online AI Shopping Tools
Net-A-Porter is Building an AI Tool That Makes Personalized Suggestions
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Boomer-Friendly Entertainment Spaces
Smash Park Combines Food & Drinks with Low-Impact Activities
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Ridesharing Credit Cards
The Uber Visa Card Appeals to Millennials with Special Perks
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Convenient Shoe Rental Services
Designer Shoe Warehouse Lets You Rent Shoes for Special Occasions
22
Digitally Focused Airplane Events
FlyingLab Offers Immersive On-Board Events for Passengers
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Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
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Transparent Lifestyle Goods Retailers
H&M's 'Arket' Website Emphasizes Where Each Product is Made
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Farm-Inspired Coffee Shops
'Doutor Coffee Farm' is Styled to Resemble a Coffee Plantation Mansion
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In-Airport Yoga Studios
'Yoga on the Fly' Provides Private "Mini-Studios" and Meditations at DEN
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Office Space Rental Services
Airbnb and WeWork are Helping Traveling Professionals Find an Office
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Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
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Single-Estate Cold Brew Teas
Argo Tea and Whole Foods Market are Launching RTD Bottled Teas
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Collaborative Crowdfunding Platforms
'Kickstarter Commissions' Turns Backers into Creators
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Sustainable Digital Micro-Grocers
Farmstead's AI Calculates and Predicts Orders to Reduce Waste
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Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U'
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Lawyer-Replacing Blockchain Ventures
Blockchain Technology Startup Jury.online is Anti-Corruption
10
HIV-Positive Eatery Campaigns
Casey House and Chef Matt Basile Joined Together to Break Stigma
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Travel Accommodation Loan Services
Airbnb Select Will Offer 'Home Improvement' Loans to Hosts
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Transport Card Loyalty Programs
Dubai's Nol Cardholders Can Soon Earn 'nol+' Points
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Social Network Food Deliveries
Facebook's Order Food Function Makes Ordering Delivery Even Easier
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Millennial Finance Education Resources
'Stackin' Helps Younger Demographics Understand Banking
5
Blockchain Ticketing Systems
'Aventus' Makes Ticket Sales More Secure and Less Fraudulent
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Contextualized Social Media Updates
Snapchat's 'Context Cards' Enable Real-World Discovery
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Professional Networking Filters
LinkedIn's Geofilters Allow Conference Guests to Illustrate Photos
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Health-Conscious Halloween Candy
The 'Spookies' Treats are Vegan, Nut-Free, and Kosher
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Sensory Consumer Labs
Eye-Tracking and Biometric Technology at GSK's Lab Determine Preferences
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AI Mental Health Startups
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AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
AI Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Multi-Sensory Sports Commentary Devices
OneCourt Pioneers Accessibility for Sports Fans
Content Marketing Hubs
Arcane Helps Startups Transform Insights into Impactful Content
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
AI-Powered Pickup Systems
Pickpad is a Modular Solution Powered by Sensors & Machine Learning
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites
Coco Fro Makes Snackable, Plant-Based "Space Ice Cream"
AI Customer Service Platforms
Intercom for Startups Offers AI Customer Service at a 90% Discount
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'
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Alternative Cooking Oil Startups
NoPalm Ingredients Completed a Funding Round Raising over $5M
Wheelchair-Mindful Airline Services
United Airlines Enhances Travel Experiences with Its Service
Generative AI Healthcare Solutions
Light-It Group Debuts a New Chapter — Enlighten Ventures
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Multi-Use Non-Payment Wallets
Google Wallet India Unveils an Expansion for Non-Payment Services
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
AI Business Book Ideas
First Book AI Offers Tailored Business Book Ideas Based on Your Profile
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
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Empowering Startup Programs
Siemens Has Unveiled the 'Siemens for Startups' Program at CES 2025
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Movie Ticketing Company Relaunches
MoviePass Launches 'Dream Bigger' Campaign
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
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Real Estate Recommendation Platforms
KeyCrew Debuts a Real Estate Services Recommendation Platform
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Early-Stage Startup Challenges
Snowflake Startup Challenge Supports AI Startups with Mentorship
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Empowering Women Entrepreneur Programs
Suzy Levian Recently Launched the EmpowerHer™ Program
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Sleep-Focused Travel Campaigns
KAYAK Launches its 'In Search of Sleep' Campaign
AI-Driven Consumer Goods Platforrms
Cpg Radar’s New AI-Driven Platform is Efficient
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
Grab-and-Go Fine Dining Kiosks
This Olive & Finch Collective Kiosk is at the Denver Airport
Crowdfunding Platform Improvements
Kickstarter has Outlined its 2025 Roadmap of Platform Updates
Early-Stage Brand Programs
Fixer Advisory Group & Academia Cerebra Debut The Founders Program
Content Ideation Tools
The Content Ideas Generator Creates 12 Ideas in Seconds
Brand Expansion Crowdfunding Campaigns
Cape Cod’r Craft Cocktails Debuts a Crowdfunding Campaign
Business Idea Development
Think Tank Pro Helps Turn Ideas into Actionable Business Plans
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
California Biotech Startups
Debut is a US Biotech Startup That Created Bio-Identical Ingredients
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Idea Validation Tools
'Validator' Researches Micro SaaS Ideas with Competitor Analysis
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Business Idea Validators
Validate-it Quickly Tests Business Ideas and Collects Real Email Leads
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Startup Dashboard Hubs
SoloDataHub Tracks Projects and Gain Insights with a Single Dashboard
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
AI Idea Validators
Validate Business Ideas Instantly With FlowKitten's AI-Powered Feedback
Animal-Free Dairy Facilities
Imagindairy's New Fermentation Facility is Disrupting the Dairy Space
AI Business Assistants
FikraHub Turns Ideas into Businesses with AI-Driven Tools for Entrepreneurs
AI-Powered Search Engines
Find AI Uses Natural Language to Quickly Discover Companies and Talent
Online Startup Marketplaces
StartupsOnSale.com Buys & Sells Startups Without Commission Fees
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
AI Networking Platforms
Team-Up Helps Entrepreneurs Connect, Share Ideas, and Expand Networks
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Quick Landing Pages
Startt Helps You Create Customized, High-Converting Landing Pages in Seconds
Investment Comparison Platforms
'Upside Invest' Helps Users Compare Their Progress with Others
Comprehensive Business System Tools
Dean Graziosi Upgrades the Mastermind Business System
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Startup Grouping Sidebar Tools
Nestlinker Organizes Startups in a Sidebar for Visitor Engagement
AI Business Planners
IdeaBuddy is an AI-Powered Business Planning Tool for Entrepreneurs
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Nutrition Brand Investment Rounds
Squared Circles Plans to Launch Five Brands in the Near Future
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
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Traveler Marketing Platforms
Koflluence Introduces the Rare Travel Platform for Travel Influencers
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Idea Management Apps
Sliiidea Captures, Organizes, and Prioritizes Your Ideas with Ease
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements
Startup Promotion Platforms
Spacehunt Offers an Open-Source Directory to Like-Minded People
Connective Remote Work Experiences
Open Studio Works as Airbnb for Home Offices for Remote Workers
SaaS Launch Toolkits
DeploySaaS Offers 60+ Platforms To Launch Your Product And Gain Visibility
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Investor Outreach Assistants
Blobfish AI Optimizes Investor Connections With Tailored Outreach
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Weekly Finance Newsletters
Deelscoop Keeps Users Informed from Seed to Series D and Beyond
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks