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.

October 2 | EMERCEDAY | 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

October 3 | AI-driven Workforce Shifts: Navigating Burnouts and Layoffs | 14:30-17:30

How are visionary HR leaders preparing for the AI-powered transformations of the future workspace?

Join us for an exclusive in-person Round Table in Amsterdam where senior HR leaders gather for an honest, solutions-driven conversation around these two critical challenges:

Rising stress-related Employee Burnout

AI-driven layoffs and growing workforce anxiety

As AI accelerates workplace transformation, a new kind of pressure is mounting inside organizations

Employees are no longer just burning out from workload—they’re burning out from fear.

Will my job be replaced?
What skills do I need now?
Why is nobody talking about this?

Meanwhile, HR leaders are left holding the emotional and strategic weight: balancing empathy with performance, innovation with job security, and automation with trust.

This event is designed as a collaborative exchange of insights, best practices, and lived experience.

WHO SHOULD JOIN
Senior HR Leaders
People Leaders
Labor Union Leaders
Mental Health and Wellbeing Professionals

October 4 | Wetenschapsdag Amsterdam Science Park | Open Day 12:00 – 17:00.

Are you curious about how science works? During Science Day at Amsterdam Science Park, everyone – from 6 to 106 years old – can take a look behind the scenes.

Be surprised by exciting experiments, captivating lectures, tours, and demonstrations. Discover the many themes and techniques that researchers here work on daily. This year's theme is "How does it work...?". We'll try to explain this through experiments, demonstrations, and lectures that you can experience and attend for yourself.

Six organizations will open their doors and each present their own program: AMOLF, ARCNL, CWI, NIKHEF, and UVA-FNWI. Together, they create an inspiring journey of discovery for all ages. Science Day Amsterdam Science Park is part of the national Weekend of Science.

October 6 | WAIR presents; AI in Fashion & Forecasting | 12:00-16:00 | Luchtvaartstraat 4, 1059 CA Amsterdam

During World AI Week, WAIR is bringing together professionals and researchers in AI for Fashion & Forecasting to kickstart a vibrant AI community in Amsterdam.

Join us for a series of diverse, high-quality talks that dive into the AI topics you work with every day. We focus on real insights, practical applications, and meaningful connections. And without the usual AI-industry hype!

October 7 | ASSEMBLING YOUR U.S. DREAM TEAM by Vectrix | Grand Café Mahler, Amsterdam | 15:00-17:30

The American market offers enormous opportunities, and to optimally utilize them, knowledge and finding the right people are essential. This inspiring program addresses many practical, commercial, cultural, and legal issues involved in building a team in the US, comprised of Dutch and American "local hires." These issues will largely determine your success. Five experts will share valuable insights and practical tips you need to make your expansion in the US a success.

This workshop is designed for companies doing business in the US that already have a (small) American team, as well as for companies looking to build such a team.

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

October 10 | FikaWorks Day 2025 | 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.

Don’t forget to sign up. Link below!

14 October | 17:00-20:00 Fundfest | ​Amsterdam

Exclusive for all Dutch startups funded in past 12 months and their investors, brought to you by DSA, Golden Egg Check, Dealroom,Techleap, NVP, ROMs &KPMG.

October 16 | Equinix presents; 30-minute webinar: Simplify, Scale, Succeed: How Managed Private Cloud Fuels Business | 11 AM [Ams time]

In today's dynamic digital era, staying ahead means having an IT infrastructure that is agile, scalable and cost-effective. We are excited to invite you to a 30-minute webinar on October 16, where you'll discover how leading businesses are overcoming challenges like cloud migration, TCO complexities, datacenter exits and critical infrastructure demands.

Why attend?

This session will provide actionable insights into how Equinix Managed Private Cloud (MPC) can help you:

·    Simplify operations with turnkey solutions that blend the best of private and public cloud capabilities.

·    Boost resilience and scalability while driving down operational costs.

·    Build the foundation for a sovereign infrastructure.

·    Eliminate network congestion and scale seamlessly without additional infrastructure power dependencies.

14 October | FUNDFEST | 17:00-20:00 | Register to see adres [Amsterdam]

​Exclusive for all Dutch startups funded in past 12 months and their investors, brought to you by DSA, Golden Egg Check, Dealroom,Techleap, NVP, ROMs &KPMG.

23 October | Monthly Community Drinks & Pizza's X Netherlands Enterprise Agency | 16:30-19:00

Why join this session?
Are you a startup looking for funding, international growth, or the right network to scale? The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) will join our Monthly Community Drinks and explain how they can support your startup journey — from subsidies and proof-of-concept funding to global expansion and expert guidance.

Thursday, October 23
Program with RVO: 16:30 – 17:30 (be on time!)
Drinks: 17:30-19:00
Startup Village, Amsterdam
Register here: https://lnkd.in/etXu_XPm

What you’ll get out of this session;
- Firsthand insight into how RVO works for startups like yours
- Learn which funding or subsidy programs you may qualify for
- Find out how to leverage RVO’s network and global arms for your growth
- Opportunity to ask your burning questions
- Networking with fellow founders, innovators and ecosystem players
And of course — after the program, we continue with drinks and informal conversations in our Monthly Community Drinks tradition.

28 October| Medtech regulatory landscape workshop TTT-AI | 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.

Humanities Create | 27, 28, 30 & 31 October | Humanities Venture Lab | Oudemanhuispoort Amsterdam

Do you have an idea or research insight with a humanities focus? Join Humanities Create, a free four-day venture-building programme at the Humanities Venture Lab. You’ll prototype your idea, gain tools for business models & pitching, and collaborate with peers and experts in a creative setting.

Deadline, October 20th. Don’t miss out and apply via the link below.

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

November; 5, 12, 19, 26.

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

November 13 | The Nursery presents; How-to-Hour | Crafting a Deck That Attracts Investors | 10:00-12:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

A strong pitch and well-designed deck are essential tools for presenting your startup to potential clients and investors. Jorn will guide you through how to refine your narrative, structure your slides, and deliver a compelling message that highlights your startup’s growth potential. The focus will be on sharpening your investor-facing pitch.

Jorn Eitingvan Liempt, co-founder of SEENONS and Senior Business Developer at ROMInWest, will lead the session. With 20 years of experience in startups and scale-ups and a passion for digital sustainability, he'll share lessons on preparing a company for scale.

The Nursery presents: The basics of IP | Webinar 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

December 3, 10, 17
*Please note: No lunch will be served on Dec 24 & 31 due to the holidays.

We host a weekly 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.

December 4 | The Nursery presents; How-to-Hour | Building a Funding Roadmap | 14:00-15:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

During this workshop Dennis Huizing, entrepreneur and funding expert, will share lessons from his 95+ successful funding round, the strategies that improve your odds, the timing of when to raise, the types of investors to approach, and the terms to consider (valuation, preferred rights, etc.). He will also draft a first-pass funding roadmap you can use for your startup, with potential dilution factored in.

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

January 7, 14, 21, 28
*Please note: No lunch will be served on Dec 24 & 31 due to the holidays.

We host a weekly 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!

Questions; hello@startupvillage.nl

28 January | Deep Tech Day @Faculty of Science 2026 | Lab42 - Science Park Amsterdam | 09:30-18:00

On Wednesday 28 January 2026, the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam will host the first edition of Deep Tech Day: an interactive, high-energy event dedicated to deep technological research, innovation, and collaboration.

What to expect
A broad display of Deep Tech: from AI to Quantum, from Organs-on-Chips to Molecular & Material Design, from Green Tech to Health Tech

Access to our cutting-edge infrastructures, including advanced microscopy, 3D printing, mass spectrometry, mechanical testing, fieldwork, and computational facilities

Opportunities to connect with researchers, innovators, and technology transfer officers

A chance to build new partnerships across academia, industry, and government

Why attend?
The Deep Tech Day offers a unique opportunity to explore research at the Faculty of Science in a show-and-tell format: technology showcased, demonstrated, and discussed in context. Expect keynote speakers, an innovation market, thematic Deep Tech tours, pitching by young talent, and more.

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
Startup - investors

CWI | Calender Future Events
CWI serves as the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science.

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