What Plannet Innovation Hub & Accelerator / شتابدهنده و مرکز نوآفرینی پلنت does

Plannet Innovation Hub & Accelerator (شتابدهنده و مرکز نوآفرینی پلنت), legally Shabakeh Noh-afarini Sar-amad (Network Sar-amad Innovation Private Joint Stock Company, Reg. No. 562936), operates as the first dedicated insurtech innovation center in Iran, founded in Khordad 1398 (May–June 2019) and headquartered at the Azadi Innovation Factory in Tehran with a second coworking site at the Tehran International Exhibition venue. The company runs a three-stage growth pathway — Exploration & Creativity (idea/MVP), Acceleration (market-ready startups), and Venture Investment (scaled startups) — supported by physical coworking space, a mentor network, training courses, and B2B innovation programs (e.g., Jump Bootcamp for Saman Insurance Group, the 'Faces of Innovation' event with Pasargad Insurance). Its technology stack includes a dedicated Generative AI infrastructure platform (aiplannet.ir) offered to member startups, alongside the insurtech.ir content portal, a bilingual Insurtech glossary, the Iran Insurtech Map, an insurance technology roadmap, and 13 issues of the InsurTech magazine.

Plannet monetizes through a diversified mix of recurring and transactional streams: subscription-based coworking rentals (daily/weekly/monthly/annual), paid training courses and workshops, paid mentorship sessions (some free) delivered via the Alokam platform, one-time publication sales through shop.plannet.ir, acceleration and venture investment (free to apply, with equity/consideration in successful startups), and enterprise consulting such as knowledge-based company licensing advisory. The company has no publicly disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and operates as a private Iranian joint stock company; it is registered as a knowledge-based enterprise and displays an eNamad trust badge. Strategic GTM combines event-driven acquisition (FinVest, InsurTech cafes), community-led growth (university and insurance association partnerships), and an inside-sales online application flow for startup investment.

The technology platform is differentiated primarily by domain specialization rather than by novel AI models: Plannet provides private generative AI compute as a member benefit, but the proprietary assets are the Persian-language insurtech knowledge library, the ecosystem map, and the institutional relationships with major Iranian insurers and banks. Customer concentration risk is moderate given the broad startup-facing volume base alongside a few flagship enterprise contracts (Saman, Pasargad, Diginext) that anchor program-level revenue. Geographic and product expansion momentum is visible in 2024–2025 with the FinVest fintech event, Jump Bootcamp, and AI infrastructure launch, suggesting a moderate growth trajectory within the constrained Iranian market.

Name

Plannet Innovation Hub & Accelerator / شتابدهنده و مرکز نوآفرینی پلنت

Legal name

شرکت شبکه نو آفرینی سر آمد (سهامی خاص)

Website

https://plannet.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plannet is Iran's first dedicated insurtech and fintech innovation hub and accelerator, operating coworking spaces, acceleration programs, content publishing, and AI infrastructure for startups and insurance enterprises in Tehran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration and Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity, Fraud & Insurance-Specific RegTech Platforms (FSAGAGAJ), Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration services
• Venture capital investment
• Innovation hub coworking
• Insurtech ecosystem development
• Entrepreneurship mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Startup Investment: Venture capital investment in startups through acceleration program, providing both cash and non-cash support including workspace, mentorship, and business consulting.
2. Coworking Space Rental: Shared workspace seating available for short-term (daily/weekly), medium-term (monthly to quarterly), and long-term (six months to one year) arrangements. Targets freelancers, startups, and students.
3. Training Courses and Workshops: Educational programs and workshops on topics including neural networks, digital marketing, customer journey mapping, and business storytelling. Fees charged per course.
4. Mentorship Services: Online mentorship sessions conducted through the Velcam platform, available both free and paid options.
5. Publications and Magazines: Sale of insurtech books, the InsurTech magazine (13 issues published), and research reports through the Plannet shop.
6. Knowledge-based Company Consulting: Consulting services for obtaining knowledge-based company certifications for startups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Plannet operates an innovation hub and accelerator that supports insurtech and fintech startups through a three-stage growth pathway: Exploration & Creativity (idea and MVP development), Acceleration & Investment (market-ready startup support with cash and non-cash backing), and venture investment for scaled startups. It provides physical coworking space, mentorship, training workshops, knowledge-based company licensing consulting, a dedicated generative AI infrastructure (aiplannet.ir), and produces insurtech content (magazine, books, reports, glossary, ecosystem map).

Product overview

Plannet is an innovation network and accelerator operating as Iran's first dedicated insurtech and fintech hub. The organization functions as a multi-service ecosystem rather than a single product, comprising three core pillars: (1) Exploration & Creativity (ideas and MVP development), (2) Acceleration & Investment (market-ready startup support and venture investment), and (3) a suite of enabling infrastructure services. The physical infrastructure includes two coworking locations (Azadi Innovation Factory – Plannet 1, and Tehran International Exhibition – Plannet 2). The technology infrastructure includes a dedicated Generative AI Infrastructure platform (aiplannet.ir). Content and knowledge products include the Insurtech.ir portal, the insurtech glossary, the Iran Insurtech Map, insurance roadmap, Insurtech Magazine (13 issues), published insurtech books, and research reports. Community engagement is served through the mentor network, events program (including the annual Insurtech Summit and Caf-e Insurtech gatherings), FinVest fintech investment event, and the Jump Bootcamp. Supporting services include coworking space reservations, knowledge-based company licensing consulting, and mandatory military service placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Insurtech.ir: Dedicated insurtech portal operated by Plannet for insurtech news, resources, and industry content.
• FinVest
• aiplannet.ir
• بوت کمپ جامپ (Jump Bootcamp)

Products and services

• Coworking Space (Plannet 1 & 2)
• Generative AI Infrastructure (aiplannet.ir)
• Acceleration and Investment Program
• Exploration and Creativity Program
• Mentor Network
• Events Program (InsurTech Cafes, Workshops, Summits)
• FinVest Event
• Jump Bootcamp
• Knowledge-Based Company Licensing Consulting
• Compulsory Military Service Placement
• Plannet Shop (Publications and Books)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Diginext (دیجی نکست)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Joint organizers of the FinVest event for fintech startup investment. Diginext and Plannet collaborate to support innovative fintech startups with both cash and non-cash investment. The event targets startups in payment solutions, digital banking, insurtech, wealthtech, and lending.
• Pasargad Insurance (بیمه پاسارگاد)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Faces of Innovation in Life Insurance Sales' national event for identifying and recognizing innovative sales representatives. Plannet provides the innovation ecosystem expertise while Pasargad contributes its sales network and prizes.
• Saman Insurance (بیمه سامان)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlannet serves as the innovation arm of the Saman Insurance group. The Jump boot camp addresses technological needs of Saman group subsidiaries including equipment electronics, health, insurance agencies, and business development companies.
• Entesami Fanavaran (فناوران اطلاعات خبره)minorOthersRepresentative participated in InsurTech cafe event discussions on insurance technology topics.
• Dotin (داتین)minorOthersInsurance technology company participating in InsurTech cafe events, represented by Hamed Behrooz, Customer Affairs Manager.
• Fanavaran Tanreq (فناوران خبره ترنج)minorOthersInsurance technology company whose CEO participated in InsurTech cafe discussions on insurance technology.
• AccentureOthersManagement consulting firm that collaborated on the 2020 Business Agility Report available for download through Plannet resources.
• Andishkade (اندیشکده)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of the FinVest event for fintech startup investment.
• Khatam (خاتم)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of the FinVest event for fintech startup investment.
• Saman Bank (بانک سامان)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter of the FinVest event for fintech startup investment.
• Mentor NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of mentors providing expertise to Plannet startups through both online and offline mentorship sessions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Seedstars: Emerging-markets-focused venture firm and accelerator with strong presence in MENA, Africa, and Asia running fintech programs. Comparable to Plannet as an emerging-market innovation hub targeting similar startup profiles.
• Flat6Labs: MENA-focused early-stage investor and seed accelerator with programs across the Arab world. Comparable to Plannet as a regional innovation hub serving emerging-market fintech and digital economy startups.

Direct peers

• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator network with InsurTech and FinTech programs offering mentorship, office space, and investor access to early-stage startups. Comparable to Plannet in accelerator model and industry focus.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform and accelerator with dedicated InsurTech and FinTech programs connecting corporates with startups. Comparable to Plannet as a multi-vertical accelerator/ecosystem builder targeting financial services and insurance.
• Village Capital: Non-profit venture firm running insurance and fintech-focused accelerator programs with peer-support methodology. Comparable to Plannet in insurtech acceleration focus and structured cohort-based programs.
• MassChallenge: Global non-equity accelerator supporting early-stage startups across fintech and insurtech verticals with corporate partnerships. Comparable to Plannet in zero-equity/structured cohort accelerator model.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Large global accelerator network running Fintech and Insurance-focused programs with structured mentorship and demo days. Comparable to Plannet in accelerator methodology and three-stage growth framework.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus operating a multi-vertical accelerator and coworking model with dedicated fintech and insurtech programs. Comparable to Plannet in combining coworking, acceleration, and ecosystem-building under one roof.
• Antler: Global early-stage investor and accelerator with active programs across MENA and emerging markets targeting fintech founders. Comparable to Plannet in founder-first accelerator methodology and emerging-market focus.
• 500 Global: Global venture firm and accelerator with active presence across MENA and emerging markets, including fintech investments. Comparable to Plannet as a scale-stage accelerator targeting similar startup profiles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Plannet_ir
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plannethub
• Instagraminstagram.com/plannet_ir

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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