The top October 2016 start-up ideas explore a variety of entirely new ways to do familiar things such as enjoy pizza, take a medical test or withdraw money from an ATM. These somewhat commonplace practices are being entirely transformed for a new generation with robotic pizza chefs and TV ordering systems, at-home medical kits and palm-scanning ATMs.
When it comes to the physical spaces themselves that often inspire the creation of many new entrepreneurial ideas, co-working spaces are also being transformed into more flexible working environments. Some of the newest ones are specifically designed with mindfulness, mediation or even night owls in mind.
Some of the other impressive new ventures being launched by established brands and public figures include 'The Ballet' by Drake, Starbucks' first-ever branded web series 'Upstanders' and 'Sweets by CHLOE' from Chloe Coscarelli.
Top 35 Start-Up Ideas in October
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Robot-Run Pizzerias
'Zume Pizza' Uses Robots to Makes Its Pies
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Urban Millennial Clothing Collections
The New Under Armour Collection Will Be Debuted at NYFW
33
Yogic Co-Working Offices
New Love City Provides Unlimited Yoga and a Collaborative Workspace
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Startup Pitch Aggregators
'Startup Pitch Decks' Gives Hopeful Startups a Look at Successful Decks
31
Plant-Based Bakeries
'Sweets by CHLOE' is a New Vegan Offshoot from Chloe Coscarelli
30
Customized Website Experiences
Bounce Exchange Helps Companies Tailor Their Ads, Emails and More
29
Specialized Vodka Bottles
Grey Goose's New Vodka Branding Diverts from the Company's Usual Designs
28
At-Home Medical Tests
Health Testing Startup EverlyWell Makes Clinical Testing More Available
27
Online Marketplace Builders
'Workify' Helps Entrepreneurs Generate Revenue without Working More
26
Camping Gear Rental Services
'The Camp Kit' Provides Campers with Rental Gear to Head Outdoors
25
Rapper-Designed Gentlemen's Clubs
'The Ballet' by Drake Spotlights Female Dancers in a New Way
24
Refurbished Smartphone Businesses
Amazon India Launched a Service That Sells Repurposed Phones
23
Meditative Co-Working Studios
Flow Yoga Center Offers a Unique Take on the Co-Working Space
22
Automated Sales Platforms
PlusMargin is a Persuasion Automation Solution That Increases Revenue
21
Localized Japanese Retailers
UNIQLO Will Open Its First Canadian Store at the Toronto Eaton Centre
20
Family-Friendly Meal Kits
'One Potato' is a Meal Kit Company That Offers Child-Sized Portions
19
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Sonos and Rough Trade Joined to Create a Music-Geared Experience
18
Alcoholic Juice Bars
This Juice and Smoothie Bar Switches to Serving Healthy Cocktails at Night
17
iPhone Photographer Apps
PhotoSesh Lite Lets NYC Users Hire a Professional iPhone Photographer
16
Autonomous Delivery Buggies
JD's "Drone" Delivery Technology Transports Packages
15
Chef-Driven Dining Concepts
'Mexicue' is a Food Brand That Blends Cuisines, Services and Models
14
Shared Electric Cars
The 'Amber One' is Designed for Sharing Rather Than Ownership
13
Self-Driven Ridesharing Services
The Spiri Carpool Service Lets You Be the Driver
12
Night Owl Co-Working Spaces
This Late Night Cafe in the Philippines is Open From 3pm to 7am
11
Condom Delivery Services
SMS Contraceptive is a Discrete Way to Acquire Condoms in India
10
Bot-Powered Insurance Plans
Lemonade is a Low-Cost P2P Insurance Provider
9
Referral Sharing Extensions
Referred Club Makes it Easy to Take Advantage of Referral Perks
8
Home Equity Financial Services
'Point' Prevents People from Taking on Debt when Purchasing a Home
7
Shoppable Runway Shows
Topshop Unique is Experimenting with a New 'Runway-to-Retail' Format
6
Pizza Delivery Drones
Domino's is Experimenting with a 3D-Printed Drone Delivery Service
5
Online Cafe Series
Starbucks Is Offering A Web Content Series to Offset Negative Political Media
4
Beautician-Booking Servces
The Belle Project Lets You Book Beauty Professionals On Demand
3
Palm-Scanning ATMs
Japan's Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank is Experimenting with Biometric Identification
2
Rapper-Starring TV Programs
Tyler, the Creator Will Soon Be Getting His Own Show on VICELAND
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Streamlined TV Pizza Ordering
Papa John's new Pizza Service Was Made Just for Apple TV Users
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Up Mobile Redefines the Mobile Experience with Integrated AI & Blockchain Tech
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
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'
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
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 Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Sausage Snack ATMs
Greggs and Monzo Created a Sausage Roll-Dispensing Machine
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Comprehensive Self-Care Events
The Wellness Oasis™ is Running During Miami Art Week 2024
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Expanded Autumn Coffee Offerings
Starbucks Diversifies Fall Flavors for At-Home and On-the-Go
Pizza-Themed Spas
Channel 4 and Domino's Pizza Dreamed Up a World-First Spa Experience
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
Yorkville Village’s BetterBar Offers Healthy Dining in Toronto
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
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
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
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Hospitality-Driven Workspace Designs
The Malin Has Opened Its First Location in Austin, Texas
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
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
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
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
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios
Jaybird Emphasizes Mindfulness and Accessibility
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
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
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
AI-Powered Optimized Work Structures
Microsoft Places Finds the Best Time to Go into the Office
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
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Digital Brainstorming Tools
Card Buddy Serves as an Online Space to Visualize Ideas and Thoughts
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
QSR Charging Stations
ChargeNet Created Charging Stations for Taco Bell
Pie Vending Machines
Intuit QuickBooks Installed a Large-Scale Pie and Mash Dispenser
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
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
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
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
Athlete-Inspired Wellness Studios
Do Not Disturb is Set to Open in Ponce City Market, Atlanta
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Thought-Organizing AI Assistants
Sort My Thoughts Helps Users Stay Organized
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Product-Validating AI Tools
AskBetter Helps Entrepreneurs Test Out Ideas and Business Plans
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces
Smarin Designs Officetopia Rethinking Modern Workspaces