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.

IMAGINE open Annual Event | 9:00 - 18:30 | Eindhoven, Philips Stadium

Mon 26 Oct 2026

Join IMAGINE at Philips Stadium in Eindhoven for its Annual Event, exploring the future of medical imaging, image-guided interventions and AI. Discover how open innovation and medical technology are shaping more precise, accessible healthcare through presentations and panel discussions. Connect with experts across research, healthcare, technology and investment.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

The World Orphan Drug Congress | RAI Amsterdam

Mon 26 Oct 2026 - Wed 28 Oct 2026

The World Orphan Drug Congress is Europe’s largest meeting dedicated to orphan drugs and rare diseases. Explore the latest developments in cell and gene therapy, genetic testing, market access and real-world evidence, bringing together researchers, policymakers and manufacturers to drive innovation and improve treatments for rare diseases.

For more information and registration, click the link below.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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 | 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.