Get involved and change the world
Join Amsterdam’s impact revolution: we can help you explore the city’s accelerators, incubators, impact events, hubs, research institutes, investors and initiatives by the City of Amsterdam. An ecosystem map will help you find your way. You can also gain insights in the news and features section, find your connections at impact events or contact Amsterdam Impact.
What is Amsterdam Impact?
Amsterdam Impact is an initiative by the City of Amsterdam to strengthen the impact entrepreneurship ecosystem. It actively supports and facilitates impact entrepreneurs (social enterprises and socially responsible businesses) and the wider ecosystem with a four-year programme. It focuses on all companies that create both financial and social value - ranging from social enterprises and startups to large corporations - and that tackle societal challenges through innovative entrepreneurship. In addition, Amsterdam Impact pays special attention to impact enterprises that improve the quality of life in Amsterdam’s neighborhoods.
About social entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship, also known as impact entrepreneurship, means combining doing business with making a positive impact on society. Being a social entrepreneur demands business acumen, innovation and creativity – all characteristics typical for Amsterdam and its business and startup ecosystems. This film has more information, or watch our video testimonials here. You could also experience this firsthand by visiting socially-conscious stores and restaurants in various neighbourhoods around the city, follow these bike routes to get started.
Read the latest Amsterdam Impact newsletter
Want to keep up to date with all of the latest news and events from Amsterdam's impact community? Why not read the latest Amsterdam Impact newsletter. And make sure to subscribe to the newsletter to receive all of the latest updates as they happen.
Impact updates
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Amsterdam Impact Award winners honoured for advances in surgical training, cell research and poverty alleviation
Presented annually to researchers who’ve made meaningful contributions to society, the Amsterdam Impact Award recognises a lifetime of achievement. The 2019 awards will be presented to four winners on 26 November.
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Join these 3 impact entrepreneurship events in September
Amsterdam wants to become the number one city for impact entrepreneurship: a place where startups, SMEs and larger companies work side by side to simultaneously create economic and societal value. Meet the players of Amsterdam’s growing impact ecosystem, as well as impact pioneers from abroad, at three key events taking place in September 2019.
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Explore Entrepreneurial Solutions for a Sustainable City on 20 June
Entrepreneurial Solutions for a Sustainable City, an event on June 20 2019, during WeMakeThe.City, is an ideal opportunity to explore how Impact Hub Amsterdam and its partners, including the City of Amsterdam, make cities more sustainable and vibrant through entrepreneurial solutions in the circular economy, plastics, food and inclusion.
