Startup Amsterdam

Created in 2015, StartupAmsterdam is an action programme run by the City of Amsterdam that brings the public and private sectors together to support the startups, scale-ups, entrepreneurs and other players in the local ecosystem. By taking part in dozens of projects and initiatives promoting innovative and sustainable entrepreneurship, it’s helped the Dutch capital become a major player in the global scene.

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StartupAmsterdam is working to support the local ecosystem during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Click here for more information.

Explore Amsterdam’s startup and scaleup ecosystem

Amsterdam is a hyper-connected hub for emerging tech and innovation. With exciting events, opportunity-packed job boards, renowned academies and a host of incubators and co-working spaces, the ecosystem is pulsing. Get to know the key players, catch up on the latest news and insights and discover ways to network, learn and grow.

Attend startup & tech events

Discover startups & investors

Find jobs, tech academies & talent resources

Check out Amsterdam's startup hubs

Catch up on ecosystem insights & the latest news

Latest news

  • New report ranks Europe's best cities for scale-ups

    European ScaleUp Monitor 2020 ranks Amsterdam as a top-10 scale-up city and offers insights, best-practices and advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their scale-ups in Europe. 

  • Top tech events for 2021

    Amsterdam has a whole rainbow of tech events relevant to startups coming up in 2021. While the balance between on- and offline activities is yet to be determined, these events still promise to deliver the goods.

  • Amsterdam companies are providing startups with valuable resources in 2021

    The new year has arrived, the holidays are over and it’s back to business. Companies in Amsterdam are reaching out to the startup ecosystem with resources and discounts to help them persevere.

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Startup support

Starting your business in Amsterdam

Support for Dutch and international entrepreneurs planning on establishing in Amsterdam.
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Scaling and going abroad

Find support as you scale your company and take the first steps towards expanding into international markets.
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Contact us, StartupAmsterdam, for business support and information on startup academies, funding, accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces

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StartupAmsterdam offers active support and all the right resources to help you kick-start, scale up, accelerate and grow your startup in Amsterdam.
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