Business Model Canvas Mind Map for Startups
See how the nine canvas blocks connect, from customer segments to revenue streams. Then build your own map from a business plan, PDF or slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build a Canvas Map From Your Plan
Upload your business notes or type a company idea and get a structured map of your canvas.
Map from your documents
Upload a PDF, Word file or PowerPoint deck and the AI sorts your content into canvas blocks.
Clear block structure
Each of the nine blocks becomes a branch, so gaps and weak links are easy to spot.
Turn it into a quiz or flashcards
Test yourself on the canvas or revise key terms, then export or share the map.
How to Make a Canvas Map
Three steps take you from a rough plan to a usable business model canvas mind map.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your business plan, notes or slides, or type your startup idea.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator groups your content under the nine canvas blocks as expandable branches.
- 3
Refine and export
Expand weak branches with AI, edit wording, then export as PNG or PDF.
Business Model Canvas Mind Map Explained
A business model canvas mind map is a visual version of Alex Osterwalder's business model canvas. It divides a business into nine blocks: customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partners and cost structure. The left side covers desirability and feasibility, while the right side covers cost and revenue. A mind map shows how these blocks connect.
- Customer segments: who the business serves and why they matter
- Value propositions: the problem solved and the benefit offered
- Channels and relationships: how customers are reached and kept
- Revenue streams and costs: how money comes in and goes out
- Resources, activities, partners: what the business needs to run
Use the map to test assumptions, spot gaps and prepare pitches. Build a personalized canvas map from your own notes with CogniGuide.
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Business Model Canvas Questions
Answers about the canvas and how to map it.
What are the nine blocks of the business model canvas?
The nine blocks are customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partners and cost structure. Together they describe how a business creates, delivers and captures value.
Who created the business model canvas?
Alex Osterwalder developed the business model canvas, described in the book Business Model Generation, co-written with Yves Pigneur. It is widely used in startups and strategy courses.
Which file types can I upload to build my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX) and PowerPoint (PPTX) files, text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a company idea directly.
Can I turn my canvas map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test your understanding, and the same notes can become flashcards. A free plan is available.