Where innovation meets entrepreneurship.
At PLNT, we believe that ideas change the world. In Leiden and The Hague, we build a curious community of innovators who challenge the status quo and want to leave the world a better place. Also starting at PLNT?
Startups from the PLNT Community
Innovators and entrepreneurs may differ in background and culture, but they share the same drive: showing courage, doing purposeful work, and thinking independently.
Driven and determined, they are ready to make a difference in the world of tomorrow. At PLNT, they come together.
Driven and determined, they are ready to make a difference in the world of tomorrow. At PLNT, they come together.
The stages of your startup journey
Your startup journey begins at PLNT. We support entrepreneurs and talents at every stage, with programs designed to help you grow in entrepreneurship and innovation. From ideation and validation to acceleration. Our programs are tailored to where you are now and where you want to go.
1. Ideation
You will start working on generating and developing ideas. Where do you see opportunities in the market, and which problem are you solving, and for whom?
2. Validation
In this phase, you validate whether your idea meets a real market need. You collect evidence that customers want to use and pay for your product or service.
3. Acceleration
You prepare your startup to enter the market. You refine your business model, accelerate sales, and get ready for the next funding round.
Curious which program fits you best?
Our quiz helps you identify your startup stage, so you can apply for the program that fits you best.
“unlock_ at PLNT was a real accelerator for us. I’m not a networker, but here we learned the importance of sharing your story and finding the right people. We got sharp feedback, built a network.
Dmitry
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