Atlas of Ideas

Where markets are large, problems are sharp, and competition has not closed the door.

Size, growth, severity, and competition scored into one map you can click into.

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Plate · Opportunity map

Color = Opportunity Index (0–100). Higher is better. Size = market ($B).

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Index · Ranked scores

Highest opportunity markets

Ranked by Opportunity Index (0–100). Higher means more size and growth, sharper pain, less crowding.

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  1. 01

    Digital Health

    Healthcare

    54/100
  2. 02

    AI and Machine Learning

    Technology

    51/100
  3. 03

    Cybersecurity

    Technology

    38/100
  4. 04

    Creator Economy

    Media

    33/100
  5. 05

    AI Infrastructure

    Technology

    32/100
  6. 06

    Climate Tech

    Sustainability

    32/100
  7. 07

    EdTech

    Education

    32/100
  8. 08

    PropTech

    Real Estate

    31/100

How to read the score

Opportunity Index is 0–100. Higher is better: more market size and growth, sharper unsolved pain, minus crowded competition.

  • 45–100Strong. Large or fast market, sharp pain, and room to enter.
  • 32–44Promising. Real opening, but check competition and how acute the pain is.
  • 20–31Mixed. Tradeoffs: softer pain, slower growth, or a crowded field.
  • 0–19Tough. Hard mode: small or slow market, mild pain, or heavy competition.

Library · Verdicts

112 scored ideas, 6 still standing

Transparent kill reasons (Niche, Saturated, Vitamin, and more) plus Solo Dev feasibility benchmarks. The point is to stop building the wrong thing.

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Field notes · Research

24 deep dives behind the map

Industry write-ups, sources, and community signal notes that feed 24 industries and the problem database.

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Field guide

Frequently asked

What is Atlas of Ideas?

Atlas of Ideas is a SaaS opportunity discovery platform. It maps market sizes and growth for 24 high-growth industries, catalogs unsolved problems by severity, and publishes scored idea verdicts (Pursue, Park, or Kill) with the reasoning shown, for founders deciding what to build next.

How is the Opportunity Index calculated?

The Opportunity Index is a 0-100 score per industry: up to 30 points for market size, up to 30 for growth rate (CAGR), up to 25 for problem severity, minus up to 15 for competition. Scores land in four bands: Strong (45+), Promising (32-44), Mixed (20-31), or Tough (under 20). The formula and every input are shown on each industry page.

What is Solo Code?

Solo Code is a separate 7-point checklist for whether an idea is buildable and sellable by one person: problem clarity, ICP clarity, painkiller (not a vitamin), direct resolution, solo buildability, learnable domain knowledge, and no legal minefield. An idea needs 6 or more of 7 to pass; failing the painkiller criterion or scoring 4 or below is treated as a kill signal on its own.

Where does the market data come from?

Market size, growth rate, and competition figures are sourced from public market research reports and industry data. Each industry page lists its specific sources, and research deep dives document the reasoning and evidence behind the numbers.

Is Atlas of Ideas free to use?

Yes. The market map, problem database, idea verdicts, and research deep dives are all free to browse.