Innovation platform for incubators
Qualify EntrepreneursBefore Intensive Support
Guide entrepreneurs through proven methodology online — so coaching time goes to the ideas that are ready.
Results measured at Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC)
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Designed for Incubators and Universities
A platform that lets entrepreneurs work on their own schedule while giving your team full visibility into progress.
Work Anytime, Anywhere
Entrepreneurs work on their business idea whenever it fits — evenings, weekends, or lunch breaks. No fixed schedules required.
Continuous Flow Model
Replace rigid batch programs with 1-in-1-out continuous intake. Scale support based on actual demand, not fixed cohort schedules.
Structured Digital Process
Guide entrepreneurs through proven methodology online, qualifying ideas before intensive human support begins.
Easy Data Sharing
Share progress and data between partner organizations seamlessly, enabling better collaboration across your innovation ecosystem.
How Planvas Works for Incubators
A different flow for early-stage ideas — reduce the burden on your team while maintaining quality.
Entrepreneur Signs Up
New entrepreneurs join at any time — no waiting for the next batch. They start working through proven methodology at their own pace.
Digital Qualification
The structured digital process guides them through key steps — qualifying their idea and commitment level before they reach your coaching team.
Qualified for Support
Only entrepreneurs who have demonstrated commitment and a qualified idea move to intensive coaching. Your team focuses on founders who are ready.
Proven Results at UIC
Uppsala Innovation Centre — a World Top 5 Public Business Incubator — rebuilt their early-stage process around Planvas.
Before Planvas
- Batch programs every other term
- High early drop-off rates
- Limited scalability
- Fixed schedule requirements
- Sharing data between organizations was hard
After Planvas
- Continuous flow — 1 in, 1 out
- Qualified entrepreneurs progress to coaching
- Scales with demand
- Entrepreneurs work anytime, 24/7
- Easy data sharing between organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planvas?
Planvas is an innovation platform built for incubators and universities. It guides entrepreneurs through proven methodology in a self-paced digital process — qualifying ideas before they receive intensive coaching support. This reduces drop-off, saves staff time, and improves the quality of the entrepreneurial pipeline.
Who is Planvas for?
Planvas is designed for university incubators, public business incubators, accelerators, and innovation support organizations that guide early-stage entrepreneurs. It was originally developed in partnership with Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC), a World Top 5 Public Business Incubator.
How does Planvas help incubators save time?
Instead of manually coaching every early-stage entrepreneur from day one, Planvas provides a structured digital process that qualifies them first. Entrepreneurs work at their own pace — evenings, weekends, whenever it suits them. Only those who demonstrate commitment and a qualified idea progress to intensive human support. At UIC, this saved 66% of employee time.
What's the continuous flow model?
Traditional incubator programs run in batches — a new cohort every term. Planvas replaces this with a continuous 1-in-1-out model. New entrepreneurs can join at any time, work through the process at their own speed, and qualify when ready. This means no one has to wait for the next batch to start.
Where has Planvas been used?
Planvas was founded in 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden as a funded project by Region Uppsala, in partnership with UIC, Connect Sverige, STUNS, Drivhuset, and Uppsala University. It has been running successfully at UIC for over 4 years, where the incubator rebuilt their early-stage process around it.