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.
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.
What is Amsterdam Impact?
Amsterdam Impact is an initiative by the City of Amsterdam that makes sure social businesses are getting the help and guidance they deserve. The City actively supports social entrepreneurship with an action programme resulting in an objective guide to Amsterdam’s impact ecosystem.
Impact updates
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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.
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Impact financiers and experts join forces in the Integrated Capital Network
Today, Generous Minds and Impact Hub Amsterdam launched the Integrated Capital Network, a growing group of impact-driven financiers who meet during monthly Integrated Capital Labs. These labs focus on supporting impact entrepreneurs with funding and expertise to grow their business and social impact.
