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Top 100 New Ventures Trends in April

From Metaverse Bank Expansions to Robot Skin Wearables

— April 12, 2022 — Business
Future-forward tech innovations, bold new business partnerships, and a variety of exciting product launches all served to shape the April 2022 new venture trends. And although the new business developments included in this list span a wide range of industries, there are a few recurring themes worth taking note of.

For example, new metaverse-based developments were front and center this month. HSBC Bank stated that it will be purchasing a large piece of digital land in The Sandbox metaverse in an effort to connect with gaming fanatics. Meanwhile, Adobe announced the launch of a new suite of creation tools geared toward the metaverse including the 'Adobe Substance 3D Modeler.'

A standout development, however, was the launch of the world's first full-fledged Metaverse Fashion Week hosted by Decentraland, which saw a wide range of notable brands such as Dolce&Gabbana and Tommy Hiliigfer showcase their digital-only clothing lines.
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Pay-By-Voice Mobile Transactions
Pay-By-Voice Mobile Transactions
Google Now Offers 'Voice Pay' for its Android Phones
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92
Online Plant-Based Kitchens
Online Plant-Based Kitchens
Wow Bao and Skinny Butcher Launched a Virtual U.S-Wide Restaurant
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91
Discounted Healthcare Services
Discounted Healthcare Services
'Amazon Pharmacy' Has Launched a Prescription Drug Discount Card
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90
EV-Focused Manufacturing Divisions
EV-Focused Manufacturing Divisions
Blue Oval's 'Ford Model E' will Focus on EVs and Software
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89
NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
NFT-Integrated Creator Apps
Adobe's 'Behance' Now Supports the Polygon Cryptocurrency Platform
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88
Swirled Bundt Cakes
Swirled Bundt Cakes
Cafe Valley Debuted a new 'Swirled Batter' Collection of Bundt Cakes
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87
Award-Winning Organic Pasta
Award-Winning Organic Pasta
Patagonia Provisions' Kernza Fusilli Boast a Unique Experience
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86
Clean Plant-Based Food Labels
Clean Plant-Based Food Labels
Idahoan® Launches Its Brand New Honest Earth® Brand
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85
Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Electric Vehicle Automaker Expansions
Lucid Motors is Opening its First Facility in Saudi Arabia
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84
Premium Apartment Rental Startups
Premium Apartment Rental Startups
Premium Apartment Rental Startup Dongnae Secured $21M Series A
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83
Remade Classic Car Models
Remade Classic Car Models
Porsche is Revitalizing the Type 996 Through its Sonderwunsch Program
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82
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Enters Europe with Launch in France
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81
Futuristic Connected Jackets
Futuristic Connected Jackets
The PYKRS Jacket Has Modern Comfort and Connectivity Features
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80
Metabolism-Based Dieting Apps
Metabolism-Based Dieting Apps
Lumen Unveils New Highly-Personalized Metabolic Food Logging App
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79
First National Restaurant Expansions
First National Restaurant Expansions
Fat Boy's Pizza is Opening its First Mississippi Location
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78
Cartoon-Branded Gaming Consoles
Cartoon-Branded Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Announced a Limited Edition 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Xbox
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77
Luxury Utility Vehicles
Luxury Utility Vehicles
Ferrari Released a Teaser Image for the 'Purosangue' Utility-Focused Car
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76
Streetwear-Branded Music Players
Streetwear-Branded Music Players
Stüssy and Beats by Dre Debuted a New Beats Pill+ Design
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75
Blockchain-Based Fighting Games
Blockchain-Based Fighting Games
'Taunt Battleworld' Will Feature NFT and Crypto Integrations
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Educational Baking Platforms
Educational Baking Platforms
Fleischmann's Launches Social Baking Site For Canadians, BakeGood.ca
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73
Company-Uniting Mice Collections
Company-Uniting Mice Collections
Yamaha and Yamaha Motor Co. Released Collaborative Computer Mice
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AI-Powered Dental X-Rays
AI-Powered Dental X-Rays
Pearl's 'Second Opinion' Dental Radiology Software Received FDA Clearance
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71
Retro Supercar Racing Simulators
Retro Supercar Racing Simulators
Brabham Automotive Created Three Simulation Rigs for its Models
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Professional Podcast Platforms
Professional Podcast Platforms
LinkedIn's Newest Pilot Delivers Professional-Targeted Podcasts
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69
NFT Printing Services
NFT Printing Services
Pixels.com Launches New Tool For Printing NFT Artworks
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Wearable Weight Loss Patches
Wearable Weight Loss Patches
SanPlena's 'EOPatch' Helps with Weight Loss Over Time
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67
Value-Focused Gaming Services
Value-Focused Gaming Services
Sony Unveiled Two New Tiers of 'PlayStation Plus' for Subscribers
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Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
'Block Born' Will Be a Community for Web3 and Gaming Enthusiasts
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Fast-Food Pop-Up Events
Fast-Food Pop-Up Events
Wendy's is Hosting 'Morty's Mayhem,' a Rick and Morty-Themed Pop-up
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Portable Game Streaming Services
Portable Game Streaming Services
The Steam Deck Now Has Support for Xbox Cloud Gaming
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Chinese EV Collections
Chinese EV Collections
Honda Showcased the 'e:N' Sub-brand for the Chinese Vehicle Market
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Astronautical NFT Initiatives
Astronautical NFT Initiatives
Celestis and MicroPets Will Send Kids' Drawings into Space as NFTs
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Sustainable Cooking Oil Initiatives
Sustainable Cooking Oil Initiatives
The 'Clean Oil Crew' Aims to Promote Clean Oil Alternatives
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Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
'fabWeaver' is Debuting its First System, the 'Type A530' FFF Printer
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Electric Austrian Hypercars
Electric Austrian Hypercars
Italdesign and Deus are Developing a High-End Electric Vehicle
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THC-Infused Sparkling Waters
THC-Infused Sparkling Waters
Weller Adds Dale Katechis to Leadership Team for New Product Launch
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Virtual Human Creation Tools
Virtual Human Creation Tools
Wild Capture and the XR Foundation Launch the Digital Human Platform
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Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Collaborative Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Sony and Honda Partnered Up to Create Specialty EVs
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Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions
Ola Electric and StoreDot Will Charge Scooters in Five Minutes
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Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs
Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs
MADSTEEZ Has Officially Launched a New WEENimals NFT Collection
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Social Media Creator Hubs
Social Media Creator Hubs
Instagram Launches New Educational Feature Called Creator Labs
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52
Wireless Electric Taxi Chargers
Wireless Electric Taxi Chargers
Volvo and Momentum Dynamics Are Testing Wireless EV Charging Pads
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Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Luxury Restaurant NFTs
Chotto Matte Launched Its First NFT with Multiple Luxury Benefits
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Automaker EV Pledges
Automaker EV Pledges
Porsche is Building an EV-Charging Network and Committing to Selling EVs
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Camera-Equipped Electric Vehicles
Camera-Equipped Electric Vehicles
Tesla is Replacing Its Radar Sensors with More Cameras
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48
Wearable Metaverse Initiatives
Wearable Metaverse Initiatives
Snap Has Purchased NextMind to Improve Its 'Spectacles' AR Glasses
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Basketball Legend NFTs
Basketball Legend NFTs
Michael Jordan's Web3 Platform HEIR Launched Its First NFT Collection
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Phygital Picture Frames
Phygital Picture Frames
The LAGO Frame Showcases Blockchain-Verified NFTs in the Real World
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Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features
Pet-Friendly Vehicle Features
Ford is Creating a Pet Mode to Accommodate Busy Dog Owners
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44
Affordable Plant-Based Foods
Affordable Plant-Based Foods
Amazon's Fresh Plant-Based Line Includes Meat and Dairy Alternatives
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Sustainable EV Charging Stations
Sustainable EV Charging Stations
The Wind & Solar Tower Charges Electric Vehicles and Stores Power
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Wearable Computer Glasses
Wearable Computer Glasses
The Nimo Beta Glasses are a Six-Screen Laptop Worn on Your Face
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Human Sense-Focused Brands
Human Sense-Focused Brands
'Sensegen' Uses Science to Create Smell, Taste, and Beauty Solutions
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Street-Legal Motorbike Models
Street-Legal Motorbike Models
GasGas is Launching its First-Ever Street-Legal Motorbikes
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Play-to-Earn Multiplayer Games
Play-to-Earn Multiplayer Games
'Heroes of Mavia' is an MMO That Features NFT-Tied In-Game Features
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Advanced Light-Reflecting Skincare Lineups
Advanced Light-Reflecting Skincare Lineups
NARS Skin Uplifts One's Complexion in Just Four Steps
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Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
Health Food Digital Drive-Thrus
sweetgreens is Set to Launch New 'sweetlane' Drive-Thru Concept
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Reconstructed Coffee Restaurants
Reconstructed Coffee Restaurants
Bad Ass Coffee Expanded and Reconstructed its Restaurants
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Mid-Highway EV Charging Stations
Mid-Highway EV Charging Stations
ONroute Added EV Charging Systems to Six of its Locations
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34
Plant-Based Cooking Films
Plant-Based Cooking Films
'Banana Pack' Designed a Plant-Based Alternative to Cling Film
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33
Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches
Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches
Gatorade Released an Innovative Hydration Patch
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Online Discount Grocery Stores
Online Discount Grocery Stores
Martie Offers Pantry Staples at 40-70% Off Retail
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Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
Hot-Swappable E-Bike Batteries
'Gogoro' Created a Solid-State Battery with 'ProLogium Technology'
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Science-Backed Parenting Apps
Science-Backed Parenting Apps
Parenting Guide from Lasting is an App Dedicated To Parents
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VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
Audi and Holoride Launch New VR Experience for Car Passengers
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Robot Skin Wearables
Robot Skin Wearables
Mark Zuckerburg Announces the Development of ReSkin, a Skin-Like Wearable
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Celebratory NFT Collections
Celebratory NFT Collections
'Eckhaus Latta' Launched the EL10 collection of 3D Fashion NFTs
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Metaverse Bank Expansions
Metaverse Bank Expansions
HSBC Bank Buys a Plot of Digital Land in The Sandbox Metaverse
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Circular Fashion Initiatives
Circular Fashion Initiatives
adidas TERREX Launched the Nothing Left Behind Sustainability Project
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Compact Italian EVs
Compact Italian EVs
The 2022 Abarth 500 EV Boasts a Powerful Drivetrain in a Compact Frame
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Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers
Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers
Anycubic Unveiled the 'Photon Nex' Futuristic 3D Printer
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NFT-Focused Festival Sponsorships
NFT-Focused Festival Sponsorships
Blockchain Creative Labs Unveils SXSW 2022 Schedule
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Metaverse Creation Tools
Metaverse Creation Tools
Adobe is Releasing 3D Creation Software for AR and VR Experiences
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Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
Environmentally-Friendly Compact Wallets
83 Design's '83DP-CW02' is Made with Real Tochigi Leather
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Race Car-Themed Candles
Race Car-Themed Candles
'cent.ldn' Debuted the '22 Racing' Limited-Edition Candle for Collectors
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Social To-Do List Apps
Social To-Do List Apps
Meta's NPE Team Has Launched a New Social Tasking App Called 'Move'
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Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars
The Kincsem Hyper-GT Has a High-Capacity Hydrogen Engine
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Automated Fresh Pizza Kiosks
Automated Fresh Pizza Kiosks
Ekim Brings the Future to the World of Pizza-Making
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Inclusive Online Jewelry Labels
Inclusive Online Jewelry Labels
'Automic Gold' Places an Emphasis on Representation and Diversity
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NFT Burger Restaurants
NFT Burger Restaurants
Bored & Hungry is a New NFT Pop-Up Concept
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AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
AI-Enabled Haircare Tools
Revieve Teams Up With Living Proof to Launch 'AI Haircare Advisor'
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Bespoke Metaverse Storefronts
Bespoke Metaverse Storefronts
Renovi Created Seven Virtual Stores for Major Brands in Decentraland
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9-Speed Automatic Vans
9-Speed Automatic Vans
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Series is Launching in the United States
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Metaverse-Ready Road Vehicles
Metaverse-Ready Road Vehicles
The Holograktor Has an AR Display and a Remote Control System
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Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Hydrogen-Powered Supercar Teasers
Alpine Released a Teaser for its Sustainable 'Alpine A4810' Car
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Food-Focused Metaverse Platforms
Food-Focused Metaverse Platforms
OneRare Launched the 'Foodverse' to Bridge the Web3 Gap
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Global Metaverse Fashion Shows
Global Metaverse Fashion Shows
Decentraland is Set to Host the Inaugural Metaverse Fashion Week
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Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
Jewelry Brand Metaverse Experiences
AMBUSH Launches First Metaverse Space, AMBUSH SILVER FCTRY
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Retro Electric Buggies
Retro Electric Buggies
Meyers Manx is Creating its First Electric Model for a 2023 Debut
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EV-Charging Coffee Shops
EV-Charging Coffee Shops
Volvo is Bringing its EV Charging Stations to Starbucks Locations
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Self Care Clubs
Self Care Clubs
Snarkitecture Designed the Manifest Club in Washington DC's Adams Morgan District
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2
Stylish Electric Scooters
Stylish Electric Scooters
Barq's 'Rena Max' Delivery-Driver Scooter Has a Luxury Design
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Lifelike Metaverse Mansions
Lifelike Metaverse Mansions
KEYS Token Has Launched New NFT Residential Community, Meta Mansions
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