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

October 7, 14, 21, 28

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 Marc for more information.

Governing Algorithms for Care | Amsterdam

Mon 5 Oct 2026 - Tue 6 Oct 2026

How can AI transform healthcare while protecting patient rights? Join researchers, students, and professionals at Governing Algorithms for Care to explore responsible AI, health equity, regulation, data protection, and ethical medical technologies through talks, workshops, and panels.

Register via the link below.

Built to Matter: Oncology Startup Strategies | 15:00–18:00 | Utrecht

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Join Johnson & Johnson on 6 October, 15:00–18:00 CET, in Utrecht or virtually, to explore how oncology startups can stand out, attract investment and build strategic partnerships.

Featuring insights from investors, pharma leaders and biotech executives.

‍Startups, academic innovators, investors, technology transfer offices, incubators and ecosystem partners are welcome to register below.

The Next Computational Toolkit: Quantum Computing for Chemistry | 15:00-18:00 | Amsterdam

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Join QDNL Amsterdam on 6 October, 15:00–18:00 at Meet Berlage to discover how quantum computing could transform molecular modelling, scientific discovery and innovation.

Expert insights, quantum fundamentals and networking.

No prior quantum knowledge required.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Climate Canals: Next Gen Data, AI & Robotics for Climate Solutions | 17:30 - 20:00 | Amsterdam

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Climate Canals is back! Join researchers, founders and investors at Epicenter Amsterdam during World AI Week 2026 to explore how AI, robotics and data can accelerate climate action — while addressing AI’s own environmental footprint. Expect expert talks, Q&A, community pitches, networking, drinks and snacks. Free registration required.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

AI Venture Matchmaking Event | Amsterdam

Wed 7 Oct 2026

Applications are now open for the AI Venture Matchmaking Event on 7 October 2026 in the Amsterdam region. Meet VCs, regional development funds and corporate investors in focused 15–20 minute conversations.

Capacity is limited - apply early and find your next investment match.

How can Metal-Organic Frameworks help solve the nitrogen crisis? | 15:30–18:00 | SustainaLab, Matrix ONE, Amsterdam Science Park

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Join SustainaLab Talks to explore how MOF-based sensors could improve nitrogen monitoring, enable more precise farming and support smarter environmental policy.

Hear perspectives from science, technology and industry, followed by discussion and networking.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

World Summit AI 2026 | Zaandam

Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 9 Oct 2026

World Summit AI returns to Amsterdam in October 2026 for its 10th anniversary. Bringing together the global AI ecosystem, the summit connects startups, Big Tech, investors, academics and business leaders to shape the future of AI. Expect leading speakers, groundbreaking ideas and opportunities to connect, collaborate and innovate.

Get your ticket now!

The Nursery Presents: From startup to scaleup framework by Jorn Eiting van Liempt | Part 1 | 15:00 - 17:00 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Special Session — The Nursery Cohort Only

This workshop is designed to set you up for long-term success. Led by Jorn Eitingvan Liempt [Rom in West & Investor] 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.

Robot-Con @ Amsterdam's Biggest Basketball Arena | 16:00 - 21:00 | Amsterdam

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Robo-Con is taking over Amsterdam’s biggest basketball arena! Explore 20+ robots from TU Delft, VU, UvA, startups and leading companies, enjoy robot races, dance battles and live demos, and hear experts discuss the future of AI & robotics. Expect an evening of innovation, entertainment and networking!

Register via the link below.

FundFest XI | 17:00 - 20:00 | Amsterdam​

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Bringing together the Dutch startups shaping what’s next! Join this exclusive gathering for startups funded in the past 12 months and their investors. Connect with ambitious founders, leading investors, and key ecosystem players.

Brought to you by FundFest in collaboration with the Dutch Startup Association.

Register via the link below.

Monthly Community Drinks X Amsterdam Ecosystem Presentation by Municipality [StartupAmsterdam].

Thu 15 Oct 2026

16:30-17:00 Walk In
17:00-18:00 Presentation
18:00-19:00 Drinks

TechDays 2026 | 09:00 - 18:00 | Amsterdam

Thu 15 Oct 2026

TechDays 2026 takes place on October 15 at Circa, Amsterdam. Hosted by KickstartAI, the conference explores practical AI implementation, engineering and leadership across four tracks: AI in production, strategy, engineering practices and societal impact. Designed for AI professionals, technical leaders and decision-makers.

Click the link below for more information about the event and the registration.

The Nursery Presents: Pitch Session with Jasper Wognum | Part 1 | 13:00 - 16:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Thu 15 Oct 2026

Special Session — The Nursery Cohort Only

This will be an intensive, hands-on session designed to sharpen how you communicate your company, your story and your value as a founder. Jasper Wognum, founder of Avocado Pitch, will take you through a practical pitch session focused on making your message clear, memorable and compelling — especially when you only have a short amount of time to make an impression.

TechEx Europe 2026 | RAI Amsterdam

Mon 19 Oct 2026 – Tue 20 Oct 2026

Join TechEx Europe 2026 on 19–20 October at RAI Amsterdam. Connect with 8,000+ technology leaders, explore AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, IoT, and more across eight co-located events. Gain practical insights, discover innovative solutions, and network with industry experts shaping the future of enterprise technology.

Secure your pass today!

Financial modelling and investor storytelling - KPMG | 14:00 - 17:00 | Utrecht

Tue 20 Oct 2026

How can quantum founders turn ambitious technology roadmaps into credible financial stories for investors? Join Jordi Wardenburg for a practical session on financial forecasting, R&D, headcount, capital expenditure, revenue expectations and funding needs. Learn how to connect the numbers to your milestones and build a compelling investor narrative.

Click the link below and register now.

The Nursery presents: Legal know-how for startups by Zebra Legal | 10:00-11:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Wed 21 Oct 2026

1) Choosing a co-founder can make or break your startup. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. More intense than hiring. More lasting than most partnerships. In this workshop, we’ll provide you with pointers to choose wisely and find the right co-founder.

2) Employment law can quietly shape the future of your startup from day one. Decisions around interns, choosing between employees and independent contractors, and working with 0-hour contracts all carry implications for flexibility, cost, and compliance.

Go To Market-event | 13:00 - 18:00 | Amsterdam

Wed 28 Oct 2026

How can B2B tech companies scale sales more predictably? Join Scaler Company, Gradient and AIC4NL on 28 October at B Amsterdam. Bring your challenges, exchange insights with 25–40 peers, and explore practical strategies for overcoming growth ceilings, improving sales systems and using AI to scale sustainably.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Finder: Meet Your Co-founder | 16:00 - 19:00 | Amsterdam Amstelcampus

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Looking for a co-founder or ready to join a startup? Join Finder: Meet Your Co-founder on 29 October at HvA Amstelcampus. Connect with founders and joiners, discover your match, and explore new opportunities.

Free participation
Register via Eventbrite

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Private Equity Event 2026 | 18:00–22:00 | The Dutchess, Amsterdam

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Dutchess Capital and LEVEL20 are hosting their annual Private Equity Event on Thursday, 29 October, from 18:00–22:00.

Join an evening of candid conversations, round-table discussions and networking with PE professionals. Designed for women exploring a career in private equity, the event offers honest insights and real connections in an informal setting.

Click the link below.

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

November 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 Marc for more information.

RE-Source 2026: Connecting renewable energy buyers and sellers | Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs

Wed 4 Nov 2026 - Thu 5 Nov 2026

RE-Source is Europe’s leading event for clean energy buyers and suppliers, connecting companies, developers and policymakers to accelerate renewable energy sourcing. Since 2017, the platform has promoted collaboration, innovation and better frameworks for corporate renewable energy procurement, helping scale the transition to a more sustainable European energy system.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

LSH Capital Match 2026: communicatie start | 12:30 - 17:30 | Matrix One, Amsterdam Science Park

Thu 5 Nov 2026

Looking for funding for your life sciences startup? Join LSH Capital Match on 5 November in Amsterdam for pre-matched 1:1 meetings with 30+ investors. Open to e-health, medtech and biotech startups seeking equity, funding expertise and connections.

Free, invite-only.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

ChemAI x Deep Tech Builders | 12:00 - 18:00 | Amsterdam

Thu 12 Nov 2026

ChemAI brings together AI, chemistry and materials science leaders to explore predictive design, industrial innovation and autonomous laboratories. Hear from experts across academia, deeptech and industry, including CuspAI, imec and Techleap. Join this international platform connecting technology leaders, innovators and academics shaping the future of chemical discovery.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

How to Raise Your First Check | Deep Matter One, powered by GSV | 13:00 - 14:30 | Amsterdam

Thu 12 Nov 2026

Curious about early-stage funding for quantum startups? Join Nic Weiroster from Ground State Ventures to explore when and how to secure your first investment. Learn about Deep Matter One, offering €100,000 initial funding to Dutch quantum founders, even at the pre-product or pre-team stage.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Fundraising and the Quantum Capital Journey | 14:00 - 17:00 | Utrecht

Tue 17 Nov 2026

How do you finance a quantum company through different growth stages? Join this session to explore the Valley of Death, funding options and investor expectations. Learn how to build the right capital stack and develop a fundraising strategy aligned with your company’s technical milestones and commercial development.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

ICAI Exchange 2026 | 10:00 - 18:00 | Utrecht

Tue 17 Nov 2026

Registration is open for ICAI Exchange 2026, taking place 17 November in Utrecht. Connect with AI professionals, researchers and public-sector leaders, explore innovative research, discover prototypes and demos, and find opportunities for collaboration. Bring your challenge, exchange knowledge and explore how AI can create real-world impact.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

The Nursery Presents: Concept, branding and storytelling for Tech Startups | 10:00-12:00 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Wed 18 Nov 2026

Participants learn how to create a narrative that sets them apart from the competition.

1. A strong brand is an idea first, not a logo
Before visuals, campaigns, or channels, clarity on why you exist, what you believe, and the core concept of your brand is essential. Design and storytelling only work when they express a clear idea.

2. Your brand speaks to a target audience, your product serves users
The target audience connects emotionally with your brand and chooses it.
The user audience interacts functionally with your product.
Great brands succeed by aligning both — without confusing them.

If you have questions, want feedback, or would like to go deeper into any of these topics, feel free to reach out

The European Food Is Medicine & Agri-Health Summit | Amsterdam

Thu 19 Nov 2026 - Fri 20 Nov 2026

The European Food is Medicine and Agri-Health Summit brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, farmers, policymakers and innovators to explore healthier food systems. Over two days, discover how Food is Medicine and Agri-Health can connect agriculture and healthcare, support regenerative farming and address diet-related disease across Europe.

Register now.

Amsterdam AI Thesis Awards 2026 | 14:00 - 20:00 | NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam

Tue 24 Nov 2026

Come to the NEMO Science Museum on November 24 for the annual Amsterdam AI Impact Festival and discover how AI is transforming our society and how we can shape its impact together.

More information will follow as soon as possible!

Beyond the needle: enabling oral delivery of macromolecules | 11:00 - 17:30 | Utrecht

Wed 25 Nov 2026

Join Johnson & Johnson for “Beyond the Needle” on 25 November 2026 in Utrecht or online. Explore emerging technologies for oral delivery of peptides and proteins, with experts from academia, biotech and pharma discussing challenges, technology gaps and opportunities for collaboration.

Register now.

Agentiq World Amsterdam 2026 | Amsterdam

Wed 25 Nov 2026 - Thu 26 Nov 2026

Agentiq World Amsterdam 2026 brings together AI professionals to explore agentic AI, GenAI, data, security and governance. Join keynotes, workshops and roundtables focused on practical applications, enterprise AI and agentic commerce. Connect with industry experts, discover new technologies and build partnerships across Amsterdam’s growing AI ecosystem.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Your Bulletproof Company Pitch | Storytelling Workshop | 14:00 - 15:30 | Utrecht

Mon 30 Nov 2026

Most startups don’t struggle with technology—they struggle to explain it. Join Jort Schutte and Gaston Serpenti, co-founders of The Incredible Time Machine, for an interactive masterclass on turning complex innovation into clear, compelling stories. Strengthen your company pitch and learn storytelling techniques built for deep-tech and sustainability scale-ups.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

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.

Amsterdam AI

Amsterdam AI is here to make AI in Amsterdam human-centered, connected, and visible. They connect knowledge institutions, companies, and public organizations with each other. And to work together on impactful projects in the domains of Health & Care, Society, and the Service Sector.

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.

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.

Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs

Applications are open until Fri 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM.

Is your healthcare innovation ready for the market? Enter the National Healthcare Innovation Prize for a chance to win €10,000 to further develop your innovation and increase its visibility within the Dutch healthcare sector.

More information and eligibility criteria, click the link below.

TigerLaunch | The World’s Largest Student-Run Entrepreneurship Competition

Applications open until Sun 25 Oct 2026

Take your startup to the next level with TigerLaunch, the world’s largest student-run entrepreneurship competition. Pitch internationally, connect with top VCs, gain mentorship and compete for a $60,000 prize. Applications close October 25, 2026, with regional competitions in January and finals at Princeton in April 2027.

Find out more and apply via TigerLaunch.

Business Networking & Startup Pitch Night | 18:00- 21:00 | Dock, IJdok 4, Amsterdam

Thu 29 Oct 2026

A curated mix of founders, operators and investors, drinks in hand. Founders take the stage for short, honest pitches — then the floor opens and the room does what the room does. Come with one sentence about what you're building.

Click the link below for more information.