Join our weekly Community Lunch | Every Wednesday 12:30 - 13:30h | Startup Village Amsterdam

September: 3, 10, 17 , 24

Starting in September 3 we’ll be hosting a Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together.

Villagers will receive a calendar invite each week, and we’re introducing a strippenkaart system to make it easy and affordable:

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart (prepaid & RSVP required) | € 8 per person walk-in (limited spots available) *Please note that prices may vary during special themed lunches

This lunch is all about connection – with fellow Villagers, the ecosystem, and our neighbors at Amsterdam Science Park. If it’s a hit, we may expand to more days. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

More info soon.

September 12 | Monthly Community Drinks - Legal Night X zebra.legal

Startup Village hosts a vibrant Monthly Community Drinks together with Zebra.Legal to empower founders with legal insights required to make your startup a success.

zebra.legal will touch upon topics such as innovation protection, funding legalities, shareholder dynamics, and contractual & staffing considerations. Moreover, you will receive guidance on how you can perform legal tasks yourself with the use of Legal Technology.

zebra.legal legal team will be available during the networking drinks afterwards, providing plenty of opportunity for personalized questions. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your startup's legal foundation!

Funding and Fast Growth by ROM InWest | September 15 | REC Impact - Roeterseiland Campus

In this session you will be shown the way startups can grow the fastest and find the right funding to fuel that growth. You will get an idea to find focus and a chance to realise where you are and what you are asked to do as a startup to set yourself up for success. An overview of the funding options and some brief assignments to get you started.

This session is hosted by Jorn Eiting van Liempt. A serial entrepreneur that will demonstrate the fastest road to becoming a scaleup and raise the capital for it when needed.

About ROM InWest:
At ROM InWest they believe that innovative entrepreneurs are at the heart of a strong and more sustainable North Holland economy.

Aiming for social impact and financial return, their driven professionals help grow and develop startups, scale-ups and SME’s. They actively collaborate with other parties and initiatives in the region.

AI4DEVS Conference | Amsterdam Edition | September 19 | iO Campus Amsterdam

A one-of-a-kind and hands-on, code-first conference for developers exploring AI. techies can expert live coding, workshops, and implementation of real use cases (like RAG, vector DBs, etc). You need to sign up quickly as spots are limited to 250 participants.

TechEx | 24 & 25 September | RAI

TechEx Europe is your one-stop destination for business innovation, featuring AI & Big Data alongside Cybersecurity, IoT, Digital Transformation, Cloud Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Edge Computing, and Data Centers—all in one place. Highlights: - Access to 8 events with one ticket - Hear from top leaders such as Kay Jaiswal (ING), Katarzyna Markiewicz-Barreaux (Philips), Dr. Irina Mirkina (Fugro), and more - Network with C-level executives, budget holders, and pioneers - Discover new technologies from leading exhibitors

Intelligent Automation Conference Europe | September 24 + 25 | RAI Amsterdam | 09:00-16:00

Taking place 24–25 September at RAI Amsterdam, this free event brings together senior professionals to explore the future of automation through keynotes, panels, and case studies on topics like RPA, cognitive automation, roadmaps, and cost-saving use cases. It is a unique chance to learn, share, and connect with leaders in intelligent automation.

Weekly Community Lunch | Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

October: 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29

We’ll be hosting a Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together.

Villagers will receive a calendar invite each week, and we’re introducing a strippenkaart system to make it easy and affordable:

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart (prepaid & RSVP required) | € 8 per person walk-in (limited spots available) *Please note that prices may vary during special themed lunches

This lunch is all about connection – with fellow Villagers, the ecosystem, and our neighbors at Amsterdam Science Park. If it’s a hit, we may expand to more days. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

More info soon.

EMERCEDAY | October 2 | Kromhouthallen Amsterdam

Emerce EDAY isn't just an event—it's a brain accelerator. Designed as a one day launchpad for business growth, big ideas, and your future success. The future is fluid. Shape it with the brightest minds in your industry on October 2nd. Join Emerce EDAY 2025.

Get lost traveling through Startup Alley

Ten of the most exciting and innovative start-ups on the scene will wow you with their fresh new ideas and initiatives. Keep your finger on the pulse for today and tomorrow at Startup Alle

AI Investor Matchmaking Event by AIC4NL and TTT-AI | October 8 | Zaandam

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, AIC4NL and TTT-AI will once again organize an AI Investor Matchmaking Event, within walking distance of the World Summit AI @Hembrugterrein. We will bring together promising AI startups and investors from the Netherlands and surrounding countries.

Who should attend this event?
For knowledge-intensive startups that are actively innovating with AI ("Novel AI") and are looking for:

(pre)-seed investments | series A investments

This event is not for startups that apply readily available AI without further innovation and/or development.

What can you expect? The presence of approximately 15 investors, including European partners, for one-on-one matchmaking sessions: 5 rounds of 20 minutes each. You will have the opportunity to directly discuss your growth plans and AI solution with relevant investors. Among comfirmed investors are LUMO Labs, Curiosity VC, and Keen.

Would you like to participate as an investor or partner with an attractive offer? Then mark the afternoon of 8 October in your calendar and send an email to Sandra Brandenburg: sandra [@] handelsroute.nl.

8 & 9 October | World Summit AI | RAI

Theme 2025: Back to the Future – It’s About TimWith subthemes such as: Europe’s Role in AI Leadership |  AI Applications in Industry and Business | Ethics, Society & Geopolitics More information

FikaWorks Day 2025 | October 10 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Join us on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Startup Village, Amsterdam, for a unique community-driven gathering of freelancers, independent consultants, and entrepreneurs in Cloud Native.

This free event brings together expert talks, hands-on workshops, unconference sessions, and real conversations, all shaped by the participants. You’ll learn, share, and co-create while discovering how the FikaWorks cooperative model helps independents thrive together.

Expect inspiring sessions on AI, cloud infrastructure, freelancing, and collaboration, plus plenty of opportunities to network over coffee, lunch, and drinks. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or explore collective ways of working, this is the place to be.

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Location: Startup Village, Science Park 608, Amsterdam
Admission: Free (registration required, donations welcome)
Audience: Freelancers, consultants & entrepreneurs

October 14 | The Nursery presents; How - to - Hour <> The Fastest Route from Startup to Scaleup | Startup Village Amsterdam | 10:00-12:30

This workshop is designed to set you up for long-term success. Led by Jorn Eitingvan Liempt, the session will explore both the theory and practice of building a business geared for consistent growth. You will learn how to create a structure that helps you stay focused, identify your first repeatable and scalable business model, and prepare your startup for scaling.

You will also cover how to collect and use the right data to guide your decisions and how to avoid being distracted by the wrong metrics. By the end of the session, you will have taken the first concrete steps toward building a focused, scalable venture.

More info soon.

Medtech regulatory landscape workshop TTT-AI | 28 October | 09:30-12:30 | Utrecht

The intersection of medical technology and artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace. With rapid innovation comes evolving regulation, shaping how products are designed, tested, and brought to market. Want to feel more confident in navigating this fast-paced landscape? Join our interactive workshop!

Join us for an interactive workshop where experts from the MedTech sector will touch on the latest regulatory frameworks, share insights on upcoming changes, and explore their practical implications for entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers.

Weekly Community Lunch | Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

October: 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29

We’ll be hosting a Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together.

Villagers will receive a calendar invite each week, and we’re introducing a strippenkaart system to make it easy and affordable:

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart (prepaid & RSVP required) | € 8 per person walk-in (limited spots available) *Please note that prices may vary during special themed lunches

This lunch is all about connection – with fellow Villagers, the ecosystem, and our neighbors at Amsterdam Science Park. If it’s a hit, we may expand to more days. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

More info soon.

Life Science Health Capital Match | November 9 | Amsterdam

Join us for a dynamic matchmaking event connecting startups, scaleups, and investors in the Life Sciences & Health sector.

The goal of this event is to improve access to funding for health startups and scaleups in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and The Netherlands — enabling them to grow faster and develop, market, and scale their innovations. Are you ready to take the next step after pre-seed funding? Investor-ready or exploring (next) equity financing seed or series-A? This event brings together all relevant financing stakeholders and more than 3 investors: you'll gain valuable insights into the investment landscape and have the opportunity to connect directly with investors. Saving time building the perfect financing round. Together improving healthcare with breakthrough innovations.

More information here. 
Register here

The Nursery Presents: The basics of IP | Powered by RVO | November 18 | 10:00-11:00

Which IP rights matter most for my business? How do I actually obtain these rights? What are the costs involved, or is it sometimes free? What kind of timeline should I expect? How can I find out what competitors are protecting?

Don’t miss this opportunity to get tailored advice and protect the future of your innovation.

Join this Free Webinar and get your questions answered.

Don’t forget to signup. Link below!

AI Salon | November 20 | ​​​​The Flow - Houthavens

The #1 networking event for everyone in the AI scene and those curious about the topic.
​Exciting News: Securing Your Spot at AI Salon Amsterdam! We love seeing your enthusiasm for AI Salon Amsterdam! To keep delivering inspiring events with engaging speakers, a vibrant pitching stage, and complimentary food and drinks, we're introducing paid tickets at just €10 per event.
Register here. 

Weekly Community Lunch | Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

October: 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29

We’ll be hosting a Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together.

Villagers will receive a calendar invite each week, and we’re introducing a strippenkaart system to make it easy and affordable:

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart (prepaid & RSVP required) | € 8 per person walk-in (limited spots available) *Please note that prices may vary during special themed lunches

This lunch is all about connection – with fellow Villagers, the ecosystem, and our neighbors at Amsterdam Science Park. If it’s a hit, we may expand to more days. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

More info soon.

Smart Health Amsterdam
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Industry’s top healthcare, AI and data science

AI for Good
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Accelerate UN Sustainable Development Goals

Golden Egg Check
Startup Roulette
Monthly speeddates
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CWI | Calender Future Events
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ELLIS SOCIETY
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European Lab for Learning & Intelligent Systems

Several Dates | Pitch Clinic Leapfunder

We will show you how to build an effective 'conclusion chain' for your Pitch Deck in a series of simple slides.

Several Dates | Leapfunder Investor Readiness Session
By joining the Investor Readiness Session you will: Learn how to talk to investors and where to find them; Find out which key moments you should pitch and Practice your 30-second pitch & get expert feedback.

Several Dates | Finance Academy (Online Workshop for Startup Founders)

By joining the Finance Academy you will learn how to: Use convertibles; Structure different equity classes; Set up debt safely (if you must); Read a shareholders' agreement and/or an investment agreement