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
25
Boomer-Friendly Entertainment Spaces
Smash Park Combines Food & Drinks with Low-Impact Activities
24
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
12
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
6
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
3
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-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
AI Mental Health Startups
SereniMind Users Engage in Mood-Based Activities Based on Their Needs
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
AI-Backed Sneaker Design Platforms
Nike Introduces the AIRImagination Platform of Design
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-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-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
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
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
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Elevated Delivery Merchant Features
These New DoorDash Real-Time Features Empower Merchants
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-Powered Pickup Systems
Pickpad is a Modular Solution Powered by Sensors & Machine Learning
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Science-Backed Wellness Shots
More Labs Expands into Sprouts Farmers Market Locations
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
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Indie Game Investment Programs
Blue Ocean Games is Supporting Indie Developers with New Fund
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
Startup Idea Generators
Idea Forge Helps You Discover, Generate, and Assess Startup Ideas
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
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
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
AI Business Book Ideas
First Book AI Offers Tailored Business Book Ideas Based on Your Profile
Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts
MILK MONEY is Expanding Its Boutique Concept to Boston
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Assistive Mobility Technology Initiatives
Toyota Partners with the MaRS Discovery District
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
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Fan-Backed Spice Blends
The Spiceology Test Kitchen Invites Fans to Support Small-Batch Runs
Idea Generation Platforms
Mycutesoft Generates a Unique App Idea Just for You Through a Quiz
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
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Crowdfunding Platform Improvements
Kickstarter has Outlined its 2025 Roadmap of Platform Updates
Writing Productivity Toolkits
Writer Dashboard Tracks Ideas, Projects, and Income in One Place
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Early-Stage Startup Challenges
Snowflake Startup Challenge Supports AI Startups with Mentorship
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
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
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Grab-and-Go Fine Dining Kiosks
This Olive & Finch Collective Kiosk is at the Denver Airport
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Personalized Side Hustles
MyHustleAI Suggests Side Hustles Based on Your Interests and Skills
Early-Stage Brand Programs
Fixer Advisory Group & Academia Cerebra Debut The Founders Program
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
Idea Discovery Tools
Firefinder Instantly Generates Business Ideas From Any Webpage
Empowering Women Entrepreneur Programs
Suzy Levian Recently Launched the EmpowerHer™ Program
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
AI Business Pitching
Shark Puddle Allows Entrepreneurs to Test Ideas with AI Sharks for Feedback
Idea Assessment Tools
Quick Idea Validation Highlights Strengths, Weaknesses, and Focus Areas
Idea Validation Tools
'Validator' Researches Micro SaaS Ideas with Competitor Analysis
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
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
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Startup Dashboard Hubs
SoloDataHub Tracks Projects and Gain Insights with a Single Dashboard
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
Indie Hacker Networks
Starters Lab Connects Indie Hackers to Build, Share, and Grow Together
Business Idea Validators
Validate-it Quickly Tests Business Ideas and Collects Real Email Leads
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
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Online Startup Marketplaces
StartupsOnSale.com Buys & Sells Startups Without Commission Fees
AI Idea Validators
Validate Business Ideas Instantly With FlowKitten's AI-Powered Feedback
Product Fit Training
Nail Your Niche Helps Startups Find Product-Market Fit With Marketing
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
AI Startup Investor Matches
FundBase Uses AI to Match Startups and Investors for Fundraising
Quick Landing Pages
Startt Helps You Create Customized, High-Converting Landing Pages in Seconds
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Investment Comparison Platforms
'Upside Invest' Helps Users Compare Their Progress with Others
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Curated Startup Pitches
Startup Pitch Videos Curates Top Startup Pitches From Global Accelerators
Comprehensive Business System Tools
Dean Graziosi Upgrades the Mastermind Business System
Startup Visibility Platforms
LaunchParty Introduces Startups, Connecting Innovators Globally
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
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
Entrepreneurship Term Guides
InvestRoster Dictionary Offers 600+ Terms for Entrepreneurs’ Success
App Ideation Platforms
AppIdeaHub Helps You Discover and Validate Profitable App Ideas
Startup Name Generators
Bake Your Brand Uses AI to Create Unique Startup Names and Taglines
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Startup Visibility Boosters
Startup Levels Drives Traffic And SEO With Leaderboard Exposure
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Business Management Tools
FoundersKit Simplifies Business Management with Financial Tracking & CRM
Survey Intelligence Platforms
FMJ is an AI Survey Tool for Finding Product Market Fit Faster
Idea Management Apps
Sliiidea Captures, Organizes, and Prioritizes Your Ideas with Ease
Entrepreneur Resource Hubs
Uninherited is a Side Hustle Hub For Self-Made Entrepreneurs Everywhere
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
Startup Partner Matchmaking
IndieMerger Helps Users Find SaaS Co-Founders to Accelerate Growth
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots
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
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements
Startup Marketing Support
Aritiv Helps AI Startups Grow with SEO, PPC, and Web Design Services