Opportunity #1 - 🚢 Zombie Ships Anti-Fraud Solutions

Put the undead in their place! Track ‘zombie’ vessels and stop them from haunting global trade routes with modern surveillance and tracking technologies.

Why now?: The rise of illegal 'zombie' vessels is disrupting global shipping and posing risks to maritime security. With regulations tightening, there’s a growing opportunity to address this niche with advanced tech.

News Trigger: Zombie Tanker Turns Up at Northern Chinese Port Laden with Oil

Region: Global, with a focus on major shipping routes and ports in Asia.

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $250,000 - $2 Million

Current Rivals: MarineTraffic, FleetMon

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Expertise in maritime law, cybersecurity, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and access to satellite technology.

Opportunity #2 - 💰️Crypto ATM Craze

Install these 'free money printers' in every small town! Because why not make buying Dogecoin as easy as buying a Coke?

Why now?: Cryptocurrency usage is soaring. The global crypto ATM market size is expected to reach $1.88 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 50% from 2021.

News Trigger: The Surprising Aussie Towns Keen on Crypto

Region: Australia, Canada, United States

Investment Costs (Min - Max): USD 10,000 - 100,000

Current Rivals: Coinbase, CoinATMRadar, Bitcoin Depot

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Crypto enthusiasts, ATM operators, software engineers, financial service providers.

Opportunity #3 - 📈 Micro Business Exchange Platform

Forget Wall Street, trade tiny stocks of tiny companies in a micro way!

Why now?: The rise of gig-economy and micro-businesses creates a demand for trading platforms catered to smaller entities. Micro Connect launch shows interest in niche markets.

News Trigger: Former HKEX Boss Li’s initiative to boost micro businesses in Macau

Region: Asia-Pacific, particularly China and ASEAN countries

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $5M - $20M

Current Rivals: None at a similar scale. Potential competition could come from larger exchanges adapting.

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Financial market experts, IT professionals specializing in trading platforms, risk management specialists.

Opportunity #4 - 🛡️ Safe Harbour

Develop a tech-enabled safe haven platform for whistleblowers. Snitching, but make it secure and anonymous!

Why now?: Increasing data breaches and leaks highlight the need for secure whistleblower services. The digital security market is projected to grow at a 10.5% CAGR reaching $366.5 billion by 2028.

News Trigger: Belgian Competition Watchdog Strengthens Protection for Whistleblowers.

Region: Global

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $100K - $1M

Current Rivals: SecureDrop, GlobaLeaks

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Cybersecurity experts, privacy lawyers, and advanced knowledge of digital encryption methods.

Opportunity #5 - 🍏 Farm-to-Pill

Source and produce natural, farm-to-table supplements, because popping pills is more philosophical when you know where they come from!

Why now?: Natural supplement market is booming, expected to reach $68 billion by 2027 from $42 billion in 2021. Consumers are increasingly looking for organic, traceable sources.

News Trigger: United States Skincare Supplement Market Expected to Witness Robust Growth by 2034, Driven by Increasing Consumer Demand for Natural and Effective Solutions

Region: North America and Europe

Investment Costs (Min - Max): $1M - $10M

Current Rivals: Nature’s Bounty, MegaFood, Garden of Life

Who Can Start This Type of Business (Skills Required)?: Pharmacologists, organic farmers, and nutritional scientists.