Startup Events: February
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamFerbuary 4, 11, 18, 25
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
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12 February | SustainaLab Talks: Biocatalysis for Designing the Enzymes of Tomorrow | 15:30 - 18:00 | SustainaLab, Matrix ONE Amsterdam Science Park 301
Who should join?
This event is open to all and is especially suitable for professionals, researchers, students, and innovation leaders interested in sustainability, biotechnology, industrial innovation, and the use of AI to develop cleaner production processes. -

18 February | 𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘅 NVIDIA: Stage of AI - NVIDIA and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 16:30 - 20:30
How is AI moving from research labs into robotics, simulation, and autonomous systems? What role does accelerated computing play in building the next generation of AI? And how do you go from studying physics to working at the center of the AI revolution?
We're excited to host Maria Patelkou Konijnenberg from NVIDIA to answer these questions.
Maria works with universities and research centers across Europe on AI and supercomputing. With an MSc in Physics from Radboud University Nijmegen, she bridges the gap between academic research and real-world AI applications, from digital twins and Omniverse to physical AI and scientific computing.
Startup Events: March
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamMarch 4, 11. 18, 25
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
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5 March | Duurzaam HRM: tussen ambitie en realiteit | 15:00-17:30 | Social Impact Factory, Kauwgomballenfabriek (Amsterdam).
Hoe duurzaam is jouw HRM-beleid? Vergelijk jezelf met de Duurzaam HRM benchmark!
Veel impactondernemers staan voor een paradox: je vecht voor een betere maatschappij, maar ondertussen heb je geen idee hoe het met je eigen team gaat. Je voert geen structurele gesprekken over ontwikkeling, je hebt geen helder beeld van wie overbelast is, en er is geen plan voor als je wilt groeien. Voeg daar een krappe arbeidsmarkt aan toe en een team dat op z’n tenen loopt, en je snapt waarom duurzaam werkgeverschap geen luxe is, maar noodzaak. -

12 March | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00
Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.
Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.
Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.
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19 March 2026 | J&J | The essentials of partnering with a pharma company | 14:00 – 18:00 CET, Utrecht & virtual
A collaboration with a large corporate partner may be critical to successfully bring your innovation to patients. Such a partnership or collaboration may bring you access to expertise, (non-dilutive) funding and networks which are otherwise hard to tap into.
J&J’s deal-making team will share insights on how they evaluate opportunities, and discuss the steps involved in striking a deal and building a partnership or collaboration. During this workshop they’ll explore how start-ups might set themselves up for success in early business development and become partner-ready faster.
Join J&J for an afternoon of insights into the partnering journey. Start-ups, early innovators and entrepreneurs are welcome to register. They also welcome stakeholders supporting these start-ups.
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16 March | 10:00-11:00 | The Nursery presents: Subsidies for startups | Startup Village Amsterdam
Sira will introduce their expertise in helping start-ups access public funding, explain which subsidies young companies may qualify for, and share case studies that show how others have successfully secured support.
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11 -13 March | Dutch AI Conference 2026 | Pathé Amsterdam Noord
A three-day event for AI engineers, data scientists, and developers to learn and explore building responsible AI systems. Highly technical and startup-friendly.
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11 March | Future of Product #3: The AI Product Workflow | RIVVIA Amsterdam
AI is no longer just a feature, it is reshaping how products are built. From research and design to engineering, quality, and decision making, AI is becoming part of the product creation stack.
This event focuses on the practical reality of working with AI, not just what is possible, but how to integrate it into daily product work in a mature and responsible way.
For product managers, designers, engineers, founders, and leaders.
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17 March | Finder: Meet your Co-founder - Startup Career Event Amsterdam | D-LAB, VU.
About Finder
Finder is a live event where visionaries meet builders. Organized in Amsterdam, together with all the city’s key valorisation partners, Finder is where startups take off. It brings together founders, innovators, and builders to connect and kick ideas into action — students, researchers, and experienced founders alike.Whether you already have a startup or you are maybe looking for one to join, this is the event to find the right people and discover your next opportunity.
It’s more than networking — it’s an Amsterdam space for chemistry, collaboration, and creation. Meet. Match. Master.
Startup Events: April
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamApril 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
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9 April | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00
Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.
Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.
Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.
Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now! -

16 April | AI020 2026 | KIT Amsterdam | 09:00-21:00
On the 16th of April 2026, join us at the KIT for a truly unique AI experience! AI020 is more than a conference; it’s a living, breathing ecosystem for students, companies, and AI enthusiasts alike where the future of artificial intelligence unfolds. AI020 brings together the brightest minds across research, industry, and entrepreneurship to explore the transformative potential of AI.
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24 April | 10:00-11:00 | The Nursery presents: Concept, banding and Storytelling | Startup Village Amsterdam
Our very own Danielle will help us explore how start-ups can craft a strong concept, build a distinctive brand, and use storytelling to engage customers and investors. Participants learn how to create a narrative that sets them apart from the competition.
Startup Events: May
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamMay 6, 13, 20,27
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
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7 May | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00
Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.
Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.
Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.
Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now! -

11 May | 11:00-12:00 | The Nursery presents: Legal know-how, how choosing a co-founder can make or break your startup | Startup Village Amsterdam
Choosing a co-founder is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. More intense than hiring. More lasting than most partnerships.
In this workshop, Zeebra will provide you with pointers to choose wisely and find the right co-founder.
They will also work through the key parts of a strong founder plan.
You’ll leave with: a founder alignment framework; a clear plan and a founder agreement template to fill in and use.
No theory. No fluff. Just structure, clarity, and practical tools.iption goes here
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21 May | 15:00-16:30 | The Nursery presents: Building a funding roadmap | Startup Village Amsterdam
In this workshop, funding expert Dennis Huizing shares lessons from 95-plus successful rounds, including strategies that boost your chances, when to raise, which investors to approach, and key terms to understand. He will also help you draft a first funding roadmap for your startup, including expected dilution.
Startup Events: June
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamJune 3, 10, 17, 24
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
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11 June | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00
Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.
Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.
Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.
Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now! -

11-12 June | Hello Tomorrow Global Summit | NDSM-wharf Amsterdam
The Global Deeptech Hub Just Got Bigger! Next year, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit makes its highly anticipated debut in Amsterdam. Moving from Paris to the dynamic NDSM-wharf, the event marks a new era for the Dutch innovation ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the leaders shaping the future of technology in the heart of the Netherlands.
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18 June | TEKNOWLOGY 2026 Summit | DeFabrique, Utrecht
The annual innovation festival by NWO, brings together researchers, policymakers, businesses, and civil society to accelerate technological innovation for a future-proof Europe.Europe faces pressing societal challenges in areas such as climate, energy, healthcare, and safety. TEKNOWLOGY 2026 focuses on how technological innovation, combined with strong collaboration across the knowledge chain, can help address these challenges and strengthen economic and societal resilience.
The program will feature inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and extensive networking opportunities. More details will follow soon.
To register follow the link below.
Startup Events: July
Every week we update our event calendar. Scroll down for all events per month.
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Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village AmsterdamJuly 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!
€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.Please contact Danielle for more information.
More Monthly Events
Multiple events in AI & Quantum with several dates:
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CWI
The Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands. Through pioneering research in Data, Security, and Quantum Computing, they actively transfer new knowledge to benefit business and society. -
Egg Check | Startup Roulette
Egg check hosts monthly, curated speed-dating events where startups, scale-ups, VCs, and angel investors meet one-on-one. This format is a great way to connect with investors active in different domains. -
Ellis Society
The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) is a large network of top AI researchers across Europe. Its goal is to keep Europe at the forefront of AI by connecting top experts and creating shared research hubs. -
Leapfunder
Leapfunder simplifies early-stage financing for startups, primarily through the widely adopted Leapfunder Convertible Note. The Leapfunder platform allows anyone to become an Angel Investor.
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RVO
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is the government partner for entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive support to startups, SMEs, and large companies. They implement government policies and connect businesses with essential resources, including funding, grants and IP guidance. -
KVK
The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce acts as an essential partner for all business owners in the Netherlands. Its core purpose is to help businesses run successfully, from the moment they start up to when they are engaging in international trade. -
AI Salon
AI Salon is a global community that brings together AI founders and builders, investors, and partners to connect, collaborate, and learn. The community is decentralized and organized through local chapters around the world.