Reading Trends Across 25 Industries via Data, and Specific Business Opportunities

"In 2026, is your business lost in the fog? Or is it on the map?"
Every year, countless trend forecast books are published, yet few provide a clear answer when planners and executives in the field ask, "So, what business model should we actually try in our industry?"

The Next Business Model 2026 series, published by The Innovation Lab—a consulting group specializing in business trend analysis and business model consulting—was designed specifically to address this need. Moving past vague forecasts, this series discusses business models you should review right now. It was written based on NextBM200, a proprietary platform featuring vast data on over 5,000 business models across 25 industries that comprise the global market.

This book tracks how the macro changes of 2026 are branching out into specific business forms at the ground level. Beyond fundamental statements like "AI is rising," readers can use this book to identify specific revenue models and service structures currently operating in the market.

Data-Driven Industry Trend Analysis Patterns of change observed in each of the 25 industries are objectively analyzed and organized using data from NextBM200.
Exploration of Accessible Business Models (BM) Moving beyond vague concepts, the series provides detailed analyses and introductions of specific BM cases that have either been validated in the real market or are newly emerging.
Practical Insights Provides insights focused on business structures and implementation points, allowing planners and executives to immediately apply and evaluate them within their own businesses.
Next Business Model 2026

Vol. I–XXV

The Innovation Lab

Business model intelligence for industry-specific strategy questions

For searches such as "business model innovation", "AI business model", "industry business model trends", and "business model examples by industry", this English edition organizes the 2026 NextBM200 series by sector, revenue model, platform strategy, data monetization, sustainability, automation, personalization, and recurring revenue.

Core industry coverage: AGRITECH, BEAUTY, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, CONTENTS, EDTECH, ENERGY, FASHION, FIN-TECH, FOOD & BEVERAGE, HEALTHCARE, HOME LIVING, IT SERVICE, LEGAL-TECH, LOGISTICS, MANUFACTURING, MARKETING & ADS, MEDICAL, MOBILITY, OTC & SUPPLEMENTS, PERSONAL & HOME CARE, PET, PROP-TECH, RETAIL, SILVER-AGING, TOURISM.

Trend keyword coverage: AI business model, platform business model, subscription model, data monetization, digital transformation, direct-to-consumer, marketplace business model, sustainable business model, circular economy, smart manufacturing, digital health, fintech infrastructure, retail media, longevity business, autonomous mobility.

25 Industry Volumes

Available individually on Amazon and Google Play. Each volume stands alone — purchase the sectors most relevant to you, or collect the full series.

Vol. 01

Sector Analysis

AGRITECH

Data-driven crop management, alternative proteins, and the actionable business models revolutionizing sustainable food production networks.

Vol. 03

Sector Analysis

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Device-as-a-service frameworks, smart home integration models, and how hardware companies are pivoting to recurring software revenue.

Vol. 12

Sector Analysis

IT SERVICE

Managed AI integration, zero-trust security architectures, and outcome-based pricing models redefining IT delivery for modern enterprises.

Vol. 16

Sector Analysis

MARKETING & ADS

Privacy-first programmatic ad platforms, retail media networks, and actionable conversion models built for a cookieless digital world.

Vol. 17

Sector Analysis

MEDICAL

Precision diagnostics, personalized medicine platforms, and the emerging commercial models bridging biotech innovation with clinical delivery.

Vol. 19

Sector Analysis

OTC & SUPPLEMENTS

Personalized nutrition, subscription-based vitamin regimens, and data-driven wellness models capturing the proactive health market.

Vol. 20

Sector Analysis

PERSONAL & HOME CARE

Refillable product ecosystems, microbiome-friendly lines, and sustainable direct-to-consumer subscription models for daily essentials.

Vol. 22

Sector Analysis

PROP-TECH

Fractional ownership platforms, smart building management software, and verifiable real estate tokenization models restructuring property markets.

Vol. 23

Sector Analysis

RETAIL

Omnichannel orchestration, cashierless technology, and experiential retail models redefining the boundaries of physical and digital commerce.

Vol. 24

Sector Analysis

SILVER-AGING

Active aging engagement platforms, tech-enabled senior care, and specialized longevity business models built for a maturing demographic.

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Business model innovation is no longer a strategic option — it is the prerequisite for survival in every industry. Next Business Model 2026 gives you the map.

Frequently Asked

Next Business Model 2026 is a 25-volume business intelligence series presented by The Innovation Lab that rigorously analyses how the world's most critical industries are innovating their business models based on 5,000 NextBM200 data points.
The series is designed for senior executives, planners, investors, and strategy professionals who need sector-specific, data-driven intelligence to make consequential decisions. It avoids abstract futurology, focusing instead on practical models you can review right now.
No. Each volume is entirely self-contained and stands alone as a complete work. You can purchase only the industry volumes most relevant to your sector, portfolio, or strategic focus.
Every volume in the Next Business Model 2026 series is available on Amazon (print and Kindle) and Google Play Books (digital). Each volume card on this page links directly to both storefronts.
Yes. The next planned edition is Next Business Model 2028, which updates the content to reflect the latest shifts in industry structure, competitive dynamics, and business model innovation.