Innovation That Matters

Best of 2017

We have picked 10 of the most inspiring and popular business ideas from the Springwise Innovation Intelligence database over the last 12 months.

AI property management saves time and money

The latest application of artificial intelligence technology aims to disrupt the property sector.

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Blockchain initiative rewards carbon-friendly consumer choices

In the last 12 months we have seen an explosion of business ideas adopting blockchain technology. One of the most interesting solution tackling carbon footprint came from a Canadian startup.

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Clothing sale allows customers to choose the price they pay

One of the most innovative marketing strategies of 2017 tapped into the customer demand for greater transparency about clothing manufacture.

Read more about Black Friday Tranparente »

Indoor farm grows produce in outer space

New technologies are allowing humans to test plant cultivation under extreme environmental and logistical conditions.

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Robot fish can change behavior of real fish

Technology is offering new opportunities for the exploration of animal life, ultimately opening new horizons for conservation studies.

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Surfers develop trash can for the ocean

The problem of plastic garbage continues, but two Australian surfers might have found a solution to clean up the ocean.

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Swedish team to deliver a driverless and emission free truck

Minimizing the negative environmental impact of the haulage industry is one of the goals of a Swedish transport specialist, which is developing a driverless electric trucking system.

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Underwater restaurant lets guests dine with the fishes

When architecture and biology research come together the result is an underwater restaurant that will also serve an ecological purpose.

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Virtual reality concept creates travel search and booking experience

Virtual Reality is transforming many industries including travel and hospitality. One of the best opportunities in 2017 came from a Spanish transport tech company.

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We have picked 10 of the most inspiring and popular business ideas from the Springwise Innovation Intelligence database over the last 12 months.

Dynamic pricing system promises less food waste

Every year over 133 billion pounds of food is wasted in the U.S alone. Solutions like the dynamic pricing system that combines radio frequency identification with electronic shelf labeling offers new hope for less food waste at grocery stores.

Read more about Wasteless »