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
28
Turnkey Experiential Retail Spaces
thisopenspace Launched the 'Sleepover' Concept Store in Toronto
27
AR Toy Aisle Apps
Toys "R" Us' 'Play Chaser' App Brings Its Retail Store to Life
26
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
23
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
21
Dairy-Free Milk Deliveries
'Mylkman' Delivers Plant-Based Alternatives in Reusable Glass Bottles
20
Transparent Lifestyle Goods Retailers
H&M's 'Arket' Website Emphasizes Where Each Product is Made
19
Farm-Inspired Coffee Shops
'Doutor Coffee Farm' is Styled to Resemble a Coffee Plantation Mansion
18
In-Airport Yoga Studios
'Yoga on the Fly' Provides Private "Mini-Studios" and Meditations at DEN
17
Office Space Rental Services
Airbnb and WeWork are Helping Traveling Professionals Find an Office
16
Social Business Accelerators
Facebook and Clearblanc's 'Chrged' Gives Businesses Access to Capital
15
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
13
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'
11
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
9
Travel Accommodation Loan Services
Airbnb Select Will Offer 'Home Improvement' Loans to Hosts
8
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
4
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
2
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-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
Origin Financial Wins Big with AI Chatbot for Everyday Finance
AI Mental Health Startups
SereniMind Users Engage in Mood-Based Activities Based on Their Needs
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
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 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
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
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
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI Customer Service Platforms
Intercom for Startups Offers AI Customer Service at a 90% Discount
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites
Coco Fro Makes Snackable, Plant-Based "Space Ice Cream"
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'
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI Startup Idea Tools
Yazero is a Solution for Entrepreneurs Validating Startup Ideas
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
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
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
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
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
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
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
AI-Powered Content Creation Tools
Notega is a Solution for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Content Ideation Tools
The Content Ideas Generator Creates 12 Ideas in Seconds
Real Estate Recommendation Platforms
KeyCrew Debuts a Real Estate Services Recommendation Platform
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Socap.ai Simplifies Startup Fundraising and Expands Networks
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
AI-Driven Consumer Goods Platforrms
Cpg Radar’s New AI-Driven Platform is Efficient
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Early-Stage Brand Programs
Fixer Advisory Group & Academia Cerebra Debut The Founders Program
Small Business Grants Program
eBay Kicks Off Its Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Program
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Natural Product-Focused Holiday Bazaars
Naturally New York Plans a Special Event on December 11
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
California Biotech Startups
Debut is a US Biotech Startup That Created Bio-Identical Ingredients
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
AI-Powered Search Engines
Find AI Uses Natural Language to Quickly Discover Companies and Talent
Idea Validation Tools
'Validator' Researches Micro SaaS Ideas with Competitor Analysis
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
AI Business Assistants
FikraHub Turns Ideas into Businesses with AI-Driven Tools for Entrepreneurs
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Animal-Free Dairy Facilities
Imagindairy's New Fermentation Facility is Disrupting the Dairy Space
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
AI Business Consultants
15-Minute Business Plans Helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
AI-Boosted Enterprise Tools
The 'Innovation Assistant' Assists Ideation and Implementation
India-Based Investment Platforms
KoTak Mutual Fund Launches a Technology Fund for Investors
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Comprehensive Business System Tools
Dean Graziosi Upgrades the Mastermind Business System
AI Elevator Pitch Generators
Elevator Pitch Uses AI to Create Personalized Entrepreneurial Pitches
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Millet-Based Healthy Snacks
Govindjee Unveils a New Selection of Millet-Based Products
Startup Grouping Sidebar Tools
Nestlinker Organizes Startups in a Sidebar for Visitor Engagement
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Preemptive Startup Evaluations
Vet My Idea Helps Startups Survive with AI Assessments and Ideas
Nutrition Brand Investment Rounds
Squared Circles Plans to Launch Five Brands in the Near Future
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
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
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
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
Startup Promotion Platforms
Spacehunt Offers an Open-Source Directory to Like-Minded People
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
AI Time Capsules
AI Godfathers Lets 1,000 People Buy a Place in the Capsule
AI-Driven Post-Meeting Tools
Retroideas.ai Suggests Retrospective Topics to Boost Meetings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
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
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks