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Creating Canvas on Our Platform

Two ways to build your canvas—manually for full control or instantly from your idea for a quick start.

Two ways to build your canvas—manually for full control or instantly from your idea for a quick start.

Last Updated on August 12, 2025

On our platform, you can create your Business Model Canvas in two simple ways — and both are designed to be faster and less stressful than doing it on your own.

When you log in for the first time, you’ll notice a panel with your details — your name, email, organization, cohort, and team.
This is your User Details Panel. If you ever run into an issue, you can simply copy this information and share it with us to help fix the problem quickly.

User Details Panel - Innovation Within

Right below that, you’ll see Step 1: Create Your Canvas. This is where your journey begins. You can start building your canvas right there.

Create Canvas - Innovation Within

Option 1: Build It Manually

If you already know how a canvas works, or you want to think through each section yourself, you can start with an empty canvas and fill in the blocks one by one.
Our interface makes it easy to:

  • Click directly into any section to add or edit content

  • Rearrange or update ideas as you go

Create Canvas Manually - Innovation Within

Perfect for experienced users, teams who want full control, or projects that require a very specific structure, or you’re part of a university program where the goal is to learn the basics.

Option 2 (Easy Method): Generate It from Your Idea using AI

If you’re new to the canvas or you just want to skip the blank page, simply type your idea into the platform in plain language.
In seconds, you’ll get a complete, well-structured canvas — something that might take hours or days to do manually.

First, click the “Generate with AI” button.

In the text box, simply write down your idea in plain words — no fancy wording needed.

Next, you’ll see two options:

  • The version you wrote yourself

  • The version our system suggests

Choose the one you like best, then click “Generate Canvas.”

Business Model Canvas - Innovation Within

And just like that, your canvas will be ready — instantly created through our AI process.

From there, you can:

  • Edit any block to make it fit your context

  • Add details as you learn from customers or stakeholders

  • Save time so you can start interviewing sooner

No matter which path you choose, the goal is the same: Get a clear, visual starting point that you can improve as you collect real-world feedback — without losing days stuck in the “How do I even start?” phase.