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

November 4, 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.

Leapfinder: Finance Academy (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) | Online

Want to better understand your startup’s finances? Join Leapfunder’s free online Finance Academy workshop for startup founders. Build your financial knowledge and learn more about managing your startup’s finances as you grow. Upcoming sessions are on November 23, 2026 and January 25, 2027

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Leapfinder: Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) | Online

Make your pitch stand out! Join Leapfunder’s free online Pitch Deck Clinic and learn how to present your startup clearly and effectively to potential investors. Take the next step towards securing funding. Sessions take place on November 9 and December 14.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Leapfinder: Foundations of Successful Angel Investing (Online Event) | Online

Interested in becoming an angel investor? Join Leapfunder’s free online workshop, Foundations of Successful Angel Investing, and learn the basics of investing in startups. Build your knowledge and take your first steps into the world of angel investing. Sessions take place on November 26 and December 17.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Leapfunder: Investor Readiness Session (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) | Online

Ready to raise funding for your startup? Join Leapfunder’s free online Investor Readiness Session and learn how to approach investors and prepare for successful fundraising. Register for an upcoming session on November 2, November 16, December 7 or December 21.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

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.

AI at Sciencepark a co-creation between HAVA-Lab, Data Science Center, Zeta Alpha and LAB42 | 16:00 - 17:00 | LAB42, Amsterdam Science Park

Thu 5 Nov 2026

Join Hisko Hulsing and Daan Archer of Copyright Delta for a discussion on how AI is transforming art, animation and visual storytelling. Explore creative ownership, copyright and authorship, followed by drinks, snacks and networking with others interested in the future of creativity and technology.

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.

Amsterdam Climate Week 2027 Public Kickoff | 17:00 - 20:00 | Crcl Park, Amsterdam

Thu 5 Nov 2026

Join the official kickoff of Amsterdam Climate Week on 5 November at CRCL Park. Connect with founders, policymakers, activists and businesses working towards a more sustainable future. Discover the week's programme, meet the climate community and explore opportunities to get involved.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Bitcoin Amsterdam | Amsterdam

Thu 5 Nov 2026 & Fri 6 Nov 2026

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 brings together Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore the future of Bitcoin, blockchain technology and digital finance through expert talks, discussions, networking and industry insights.

Startup Village community members can get discounted tickets for just €21 instead of €189.50. Send us a message to claim your ticket! hello@startupvillage.nl

For more information and registration, click the link below.

AI 2026 BEYOND | Online

Thu 5 Nov 2026 & Fri 6 Nov 2026

AI 2026 BEYOND is a global online AI exhibition taking place on 5–6 November 2026. It connects AI startups with Korean companies, investors and public-sector organisations through virtual booths, product demos, live meetings and potential speaking opportunities.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Finance Friday x De Groeitafel Oost-Nederland | 08:30 – 11:30 | Apeldoorn

Fri 6 Nov 2026

Join Capital C’s Female Founders Brunch, bringing together female founders, entrepreneurs and investors for honest conversations about startups, funding, growth and the challenges of building a business. Meet inspiring founders, exchange experiences and make meaningful connections in an informal setting. Seats are limited!

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Dialoog op Dinsdag | 17:00 - 19:00 | Roeterseiland Campus (UvA), Amsterdam

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Open Doors brings citizens and researchers together every second Tuesday at Roeterseiland Campus to discuss how AI affects our daily lives and social interactions. Share experiences, ask questions or simply listen. Everyone is welcome, no AI background or registration required. Snacks and drinks are provided.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

PHIA x FEM-START: young female entrepreneurship | 19:00 - 22:00 | Roest Amsterdam

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Female Founders Connect, organised by PHIA and FEM-START, brings young female entrepreneurs together for an evening of inspiration, networking and learning from experienced founders and PHIA alumni.

10 November 2026, 19:00–22:00
Roest Amsterdam, Jacob Bontiusplaats 1, Amsterdam

For more information and registration, click the link below.

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

Thu 12 Nov 2026 & Fri 13 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.

SustainaLab Talks: Innovation in solar technology | 15:30 – 18:00 | SustainaLab, Matrix ONE, Amsterdam

Thu 12 Nov 2026

SustainaLab Talks explores innovation in solar technology, focusing on initiatives within the SolarNL consortium and how new technologies can be developed and applied sustainably and circularly. Join researchers, students, policymakers and industry professionals on 12 November at Amsterdam Science Park for discussions and networking drinks.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Reshaping Work 2026 conference: AI@Work | Vrije Universiteit & De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam

Thu 12 Nov 2026 & Fri 13 Nov 2026

Reshaping Work 2026: AI@Work – The Human Frontier brings together academics, policymakers, business leaders, workers and technologists in Amsterdam on 12–13 November. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the conference explores AI’s impact on work, organisations, democracy and society, focusing on human capabilities, responsible governance and the future of work.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Japan – Netherlands Innovation Event 2026 | 9:00 - 18:00 | Rotterdam and Amsterdam

Thu 12 Nov 2026 & Fri 13 Nov 2026

Explore business opportunities between Japan and the Netherlands at the Japan–Netherlands Innovation Event on 12–13 November in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Connect with startups, scale-ups, corporates and innovation partners to build new connections and explore opportunities for business, innovation and international collaboration.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Finance Friday: Fund Her Startup | 15:00 - 18:00 uur | ABN AMRO, Amsterdam

Fri 13 Nov 2026

An afternoon for female entrepreneurs seeking funding and valuable connections. Gain practical insights from experts, meet investors from the Code-V network during speed-dating sessions and expand your network during the networking drinks.

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

Join The Nursery at Startup Village Amsterdam on 18 November for a workshop on branding, storytelling and concept development for tech startups. Learn how to define your brand’s core idea, stand out from competitors, and connect your brand with the right audience while meeting your users’ needs.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

AI Builders Amsterdam | 17:30 - 21:00 | StartDock Coworking Prins Hendrikkade

Woe 18 Nov 2026

Join this technical meetup for AI engineers, developers and founders actively building with Generative AI. Explore the latest AI tools, APIs, RAG, agent frameworks and models through technical talks. Connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, exchange knowledge and enjoy pizza and networking. Basic LLM knowledge is recommended.

For more information and registration, clikc the link below.

Impact Café 020 met Don Ritzen (founder Rockstart en Shift) | 16:00 - 18:00 | Social Impact Factory, Kauwgomballenfabriek (Amsterdam)

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Impact Café 020 brings together impact-driven entrepreneurs and professionals for drinks, networking and inspiration. This edition features Don Ritzen, founder of Shift and co-founder of Rockstart, sharing lessons on entrepreneurship, scaling innovation and driving the climate transition. Join every third Thursday of the month at Social Impact Factory Amsterdam.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

AI After Hours | 18:00 - 20:00 | Amsterdam

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Join Gleb and Evgeny for a free evening exploring how teams can get real value from AI. Discover how AI Natives uses AI agents, learn from real examples and research, and explore practical use cases you can apply immediately in Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude. Limited to 20 seats.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Monthly Community Drinks: How to Pitch with avocado pitch & Graduate Ventures | 16:30 - 19:30 | Startup Village

Thu 19 Nov 2026

This month, our Monthly Community Drinks is all about pitching! Together with Avocado Pitch and Graduate Ventures, we’re bringing (deep) tech founders together to sharpen their pitches, share ideas and connect.

The program
16:30–17:00 Walk-in & welcome
17:00–17:30 Pitch Like a Pro with Avocado Pitch, led by Jasper Wognum & team
17:30–19:00 One-minute pitches with expert feedback from Avocado Pitch and Graduate Ventures
19:00–19:30 Community drinks & networking

We have 20 pitch spots available for (deep) tech founders. Register via Eventbrite to be considered; selected founders will receive confirmation.

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.

CRCL FEST | 12:00 - 18:00 | CRCL Park, Marineterrein

Fri 20 Nov 2026

CRCL Fest brings together 300 people to explore circularity and systemic change through performances, hands-on workshops and live conversations. Featuring economist Kate Raworth, circular startups and creative acts, the event connects founders, investors, sustainability professionals, academics and activists to rethink, repair and regenerate. Join on 20 November.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

1rst Qiskit Fall Fest in Amsterdam | Amsterdam

Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sat 21 Nov 2026

Interested in quantum computing? Join WIQD and IBM Quantum for the first Qiskit Fall Fest in Amsterdam on 20–21 November at the University of Amsterdam. Take part in hands-on workshops, expert lectures, networking sessions and a hackathon. Open to PhD and master’s students and early-career professionals.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

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.

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

December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

StartLife Accelerate Demo Day 2026 | 10:00 - 18:00 | Mauritskazerne, Ede

Wed 2 Dec 2026

Discover the future of AgriFoodTech at StartLife’s 14th Accelerate Demo Day on 2 December in Ede. Meet 16 startups pitching innovative solutions for food and agriculture, and discover the EIT Food Accelerator Network’s new cohort focused on digital and autonomous farming. Connect with founders, investors and industry innovators!

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Signal over noise: what will make AI stick in pharma R&D | 15:00 - 18:00 | Startup Village, Amsterdam Science Park

Thu 3 Dec 2026

How can AI transform pharma R&D? Join Johnson & Johnson in Amsterdam for an afternoon exploring how predictive, generative and agentic AI can advance drug discovery and development. Connect with innovators, investors and life sciences leaders to explore practical applications, emerging opportunities and what it takes to turn AI potential into lasting impact.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Sustainable Talks: Sustainable enzyme engineering | 15:30 - 18:00 | SustainaLab, Matrix ONE, Amsterdam

Thu 3 Dec 2026

In this edition of SustainaLab Talks, we explore how biocatalysis, enzyme engineering, computational tools, and AI could contribute to more sustainable chemical production. Four short presentations will showcase concrete examples of how these technologies are being used to design and optimise enzymes, while placing these developments in a broader sustainability context.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

YES!Delft: Meet your co-founder | 13:30 - 17:00 | Rotterdam

Fri 4 Dec 2026

Looking for a co-founder for your tech startup? Join YES!Delft’s Meet Your Co-founder event in Rotterdam. Pitch your startup or present yourself to potential co-founders, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and gain insights into building a strong founding team. Participation is free, but registration is required.

Registration deadline: 25 November 2026

For more information and registration, click the link below.

Impact Café 020: eindejaarseditie met Bas Turk (founder TommyTomato) | 16:00 - 18:00 | Social Impact Factory, Kauwgomballenfabriek (Amsterdam)

Thu 17 Dec 2026

Connect with fellow impact makers at Social Impact Factory’s monthly Impact Drinks in Amsterdam. This edition features Bas Turk, founder of TommyTomato, sharing how he built a growing social enterprise that provides healthy vegetable-based lunches to primary schools while combining social impact with a sustainable business model.

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 | A Dutch competition for startups

Applications are open until Fri 16 October 2026 at 23:59

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.

Phillips Innovation Awards | The largest student entrepreneurship award in the Netherlands

Applications open until Sun 6 December 2026 at 23:59

The Philips Innovation Award is the largest student entrepreneurship award in the Netherlands. Students can develop their startups through coaching, personal feedback, skills training and networking. With two leagues, Innovator and Rough Diamond, the competition supports startups at different stages of their journey.

Find out more and apply via Phillips Innovation Awards.

AMSIA Impact Award | a competition that supports UvA researchers and academic startups

Entry will be possible again around the end of 2026

The Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards (AmSIA) celebrate research and innovation from Amsterdam’s academic community. The awards include the Innovation Award for promising research-based ideas and the Impact Award, which honours researchers whose work has made a meaningful contribution to society.

Find out more and apply via IXA.

UvA Impact Challenge | A student entrepreneurship competition

Application round open in early 2027

The UvA Impact Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition for University of Amsterdam students who want to turn innovative ideas into solutions for societal challenges. Participants receive coaching, develop their concepts and pitch their ventures to a jury, with opportunities to win prizes and connect with the startup ecosystem.

Find out more and apply via UvA.

P!TCH XL by ASIF Ventures | Where student startups pitch to investors and startup ecosystem professionals

Application open in March 2027

P!TCH XL by ASIF Ventures is a startup pitching event where student founders present their ventures, connect with investors and gain exposure. It offers an opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, receive feedback and build valuable connections within the Amsterdam startup ecosystem.

Find out more and apply via ASIF Ventures.

AI020 by Amsterdam AI | Annual AI pitch-event bringing together startups, researchers, students and businesses

Application round has not yet been announced

AI020 is an annual AI event by Amsterdam AI, bringing together startups, researchers, students and businesses through keynotes, workshops, networking and startup pitches to explore real-world AI innovation.

Find out more and apply via Amsterdam AI.

The Academic Startup Competition | A national competition

Application round has not yet been announced

The Academic Startup Competition supports promising Dutch academic startups in turning scientific innovations into successful businesses. Selected teams receive mentorship, expert guidance and opportunities to connect with investors and industry leaders. The competition recognises startups addressing major societal, environmental and industrial challenges, with opportunities for international exposure.

Find out more and apply via Academic Startup Competition.

HIHR-19: Live Pitch Session & Dealflow Meetings | Leiden

Application for 18 November 2026 in Leiden is closed

Discover emerging innovations in BioTech, MedTech and Digital Health at HIHR-19 in Leiden. Academic entrepreneurs pitch their business cases to investors, industry leaders and experts, followed by dealflow meetings. The event focuses on promising spin-offs seeking pre-seed or seed funding.

Click the link below for more information.