Where innovation meets entrepreneurship.

At PLNT, we believe that ideas change the world. In the heart of Leiden, we’re building a curious community of innovators who challenge the status quo and want to leave the world a better place. Ready to start your journey 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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

Explore our events

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Get Things Done Day
​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential…
18 February 2026
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Idea Explosion: Creative Solution Design
“I’m not creative” — this workshop proves otherwise….
25 February 2026
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Get Things Done Day
​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential…
26 February 2026
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Gulliver Startup Competition finale
Get ready for the ultimate battle full of innovative ideas and entrepreneurship!…
27 February 2026
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Get Things Done Day
​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential…
2 March 2026
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Is It Worth Building? Validation & Impact
A cool idea isn’t enough. How do you know if it really works? Where does this …
11 March 2026
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Get Things Done Day
​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential…
12 March 2026
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Get Things Done Day
​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential…
18 March 2026
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Solution Workshop: Build to Learn (Prototype)
Stop overthinking. Dare to fail during this workshop with PLNT …
25 March 2026

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