The September 2020 new ventures list spotlights the ways in which some businesses are morphing, changing direction, or adding a new complimentary service to their roster of offerings. While some examples in this list are a direct result of the strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on small and medium-sized businesses, forcing them to adapt, others are strategically planned activations that simply elevate the brand.
Starbucks Japan, for example, opened the doors of its "full and proper co-working space" on July 30th, marking the transition from a coffee shop where people come to work on laptops to a coffee shop that places focus on better supporting the needs of these customers.
Returnity, on the other hand, is making strides in developing the next-gen of sustainable packaging with its ground-breaking collaboration with Polygiene.
Top 30 New Ventures Trends in September

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Mobile-First Restaurant Concepts
Taco Bell Go Mobile Focuses on Smart Tech & Dual Drive-Thru Lanes

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Ground-Breaking Antimicrobial Packaging
Returnity and Polygiene Offer Timely Shipping Innovations

28
Restaurant Co-Working Spaces
CoWorkanagan Opened a New Location at Basil & Mint in Kelowna
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In-Cafe Co-Working Spaces
Starbucks Japan is Introducing a "Full and Proper Co-Working Space"
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Digital Sweets-Focused Festivals
Dessert Goals Restructures Its Event Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak
25
Virtual Lipstick Labs
Lip Lab At Home Helps People Create Custom Lipsticks with an Expert
24
E-Commerce Loyalty Program Launches
Stop & Shop Updated Its Stop & Shop Go Rewards Program
23
Co-Working Brewery Spaces
Optimism Brewing Introduces Some New Features During COVID-19
22
DIY Startup Platforms
The I MAKE DIY Platform Received Funding to Enhance Its Marketplace
21
Nutrition-Focused Mobile Platforms
Nestlé is Collaborating with the With/n Healthy Eating Platform
20
Plant-Based Inclusive Skincare Lines
Melanin60 Skincare Boasts Solutions for All Skin Types
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Inaugural Back-to-School Tween Collections
Old Navy Partners with Popsugar for a Clothing Capsule
18
Natural Plant-Based Shampoo Bars
Each & Every Expands into Haircare with a Universal Shampoo Bar
17
Self-Storage Startup Launches
OpenUnit Brings Technological Integration into the Storage Market
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Robotically Enhanced Packaging Solutions
The IRB 390 FlexPacker™ is Expected to Launch Late 2020
15
Wedding Registry Platforms
The Knot Launched a New Wedding Registry Store with Accompanying App
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AI-Powered E-Commerce Descriptions
Hypotenuse AI Can Automate the Copywriting Proceeds for Sellers
13
Antiseptic Hand Cleansers
Province Apothecary Launches a Luxe Limited Edition Hand Sanitizer
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Unlimited Micromobility Subscriptions
Lyft is Testing Unlimited Citi Bike Access for Subscribers
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Dedicated Fragrance Facility Openings
Firmenich Opened a Fine Fragrance Atelier in Brazil
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QSR Mask Policies
McDonald's Will Introduce a New Mask Policy to Protect Staff and Customers
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Nutritious Dairy Alternatives
Nestlé Debuted a New Line of Plant-Based and Lactose-Free Products
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Collaborative Womenswear Fragrance Launches
Puig and Rapsodia Released a Fragrance in Argentina
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Digital Storefront Launches
DoorDash Launched the DashMart Delivery Service in Eight Cities
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In-Article Shopping Platforms
BuzzFeed Partnered with Bonsai on Shoppable Reading Experiences
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Curated Back-to-School Shopping Programs
PREIT's Small Surprises Features Stylist-Picked Goods
4
Invite-Only Cashback Shopping Apps
Kickback Pays Users to Earn Cash on All Purchases
3
Celebrity Global Makeup Ambassadors
SHISEIDO Signs Actress and Artist Hunter Schafer
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Cidery-Owned Casual Restaurants
Austin Eastciders Opened a New Restaurant in South Austin
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Regional Online Pharmacy Launches
Amazon is Creating an Online Pharmacy Service in In Bangalore
Related Ideas
Cartoon-Inspired Cafe Menus
Starbucks x Peanuts Collection is Launching in Japan
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Personalized Coffee Recaps
The 2024 Starbucks Blend Highlights Canadian Coffee Habits
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Elevated Springtime Menus
The Starbucks 2025 Spring Menu Features an 'Iced Cherry Chai' Beverage
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Brazilian-Inspired Drinkwear
Farm Rio + Starbucks Launch a Tropical Drinkware Collection
Travel-Ready Backpacks
Jansport is Debuting its First Travel Pack the 'Venture Pack System'
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
Cambio Roasters Unveils Aluminum K-Cup Compatible Coffee Pods
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Botanical-Inspired Beverages
The Springtime Starbucks Reserve Lineup Features Ube, Sakura & More
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Stylish Iridescent Coffee Carriers
Costa Coffee Spring Merchandise Comes in Several Styles
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Expanded Autumn Coffee Offerings
Starbucks Diversifies Fall Flavors for At-Home and On-the-Go
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Organic Own-Brand Coffee Pods
Natural Grocers Organic Coffee Pods Come in Several Options
Home-Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks is Rolling Out a New Hot Cup & Lid in Select Markets
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Functional Everday Cold Brews
Bizzi is a New Holistic Beverage Delivering Caffeine and Collagen
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Miniature Cafe Collections
Starbucks Japan Has Just Release a Miniature Collection to Go
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series
SUICOKE Joins Space Available on a New Capsule
Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets
REWE's Venture is Considered a Bold Innovation in the Industry
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections
Starbucks and Beams Partnered on a New Collection in Japan
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Sustainable Coffee Product Lines
Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. Has Introduced Three New Products
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Collaborative Coffee-Celebrating Lines
Marimekko & Blue Bottle Coffee Pay Homage to Finnish Coffee
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Climate-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
AXIS-Y and Senti Senti will Celebrate the Brand's Latest Launch
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Nutritious Ready-To-Drink Coffee Lines
Javvy Coffee is Launching in Sprouts Farmers Market
Dusk Floral Coffee Carriers
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Drinkware Collection is Moody
City-Themed Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Unveils its Expansive American 'Discovery Series'
Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks Introduces Its New Better Cup for All Design
Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives
Voyage Foods Launched Bean-Free Coffee for Foodservice Clients
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts
MILK MONEY is Expanding Its Boutique Concept to Boston
Blockchain Office Spaces
Foresight Ventures Establishes a Strategic Office in New York City
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Founder Marketing Networks
Startup Growth Syndicate Offers Free Marketing Tools and Community
Ready-to-Drink Seasonal Lattes
The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Comes in a New Version in Japan
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Lunar Celebration Coffees
Nespresso Unforgettable Taste for New Beginnings Plays with Bold Flavor
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Italian Afternoon Tea Sets
Starbucks Japan is Serving Up a New Roastery Pasticcini Flight
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Upcycled Workwear Lines
Stüssy Introduces an Upcycled Capsule Collection with Our Legacy WORK SHOP
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Direct-To-Consumer Coffee Products
Boyd’s Coffee is Expanding Its Retail Model to Include D2C
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
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
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Colorful Cannabis Rebranding Projects
Naturae Rebrands Itself Under Its Popular Brand, Jaunty
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Venetian-Inspired Flagship Locations
Kith Opens its Second Location in Osaka, Japan
Coffee Retail Expansions
Good Earth Coffeehouse Expands in Canadian Institutions
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Subscription-Based Coffee Services
Noma Kaffe is Bringing World-Class Coffee to Your Doorstep
Eco-Friendly Coffee Tumblers
Reborn Coffee Inc. Launched Its Latest Product — the Reborn Tumbler
Collaborative Coffee Expansions
Costa Coffee Partners with Y7 Yoga Studio
Travel-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
TravelPerk Evolves into a Travel and Expense Solution
Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers
Starbucks Japan Drops the My Custom Stainless Steel Bottle Barista
California Biotech Startups
Debut is a US Biotech Startup That Created Bio-Identical Ingredients
Coffee-Focused Education Programs
Klatch Coffee Unveils Its Summer 2025 Educational Programming
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Retailer-Opened Food Markets
The MUJI Food Market Opens its Doors in Chelsea Market in NYC
Experimental Sporty Coffee shops
Studio Fffaaarrr Designs the Common Grounds Terra Cafe
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Indie Hacker Networks
Starters Lab Connects Indie Hackers to Build, Share, and Grow Together
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Debut Health-Focused Collections
NuSpira Launches a Functional Health Product Line
Retro Snack Rebrands
Back to Nature Unveils California-Inspired Nostalgic Packaging Design
Optimistic Coffee Shop Partnerships
Philz Coffee and Simon Sinek Partnered for the New Year
In-House Screen Printing Services
Brewery Branding Co. Strategically Shifts Its Business Model
New Spot Finders
Discover New Places Around The World from Your Bedroom With Atarashiyo
Designer Residency Art Studios
Colony Presents Four New Studios from Residency Program
Startup Visibility Platforms
LaunchParty Introduces Startups, Connecting Innovators Globally
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Wellness Discovery Platforms
Wellworthy Helps Individuals Navigate the Health and Wellness Market
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Climate-Conscious Cocktails
Fura's Journal of Future Foods Menu Explores Specific Ingredients
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Connective Remote Work Experiences
Open Studio Works as Airbnb for Home Offices for Remote Workers
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Flexible Kitchen Rental Options
Maker Kitchens Teams Up with Blt Kitchens on Flexible Rentals
Startup Partnership Platforms
Foundance Helps Startups Find Co-Founders and Structures Agreements