Access high-tech facilities

IXA is your gateway to state-of-the-art equipment, laboratory and technical facilities and the scientific expertise at the Amsterdam universities.

Spark904lab

If you are a research-intensive business, Spark904 is your research partner for chemical analysis and spectroscopy. This is University of Amsterdam’s spin-off company providing R&D services from an ever-expanding state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Tech Labs VU & UvA

The Tech Labs facilitate any kind of research focused on the use and effects of technology by and on humans. It consist of several different high-tech laboratories on the VU Amsterdam campus and the UvA Science Park campus, all working together making it easy to find exactly what you need.

Research Facilities Amsterdam

We invite industry, SMEs, public organisations, entrepreneurs and researchers to become a member of the community at Research Facilities Amsterdam. As a member of this matchmaking platform, you gain access to a broad array of instruments and facilities for measuring, testing, analysing, printing and more.

Providing partners are Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA), University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amolf, CWI, Nikhef and Amsterdam Science Park.

 

RehabAI@Home: public-private innovation for advancing rehabilitation 

With RehabAI@Home, there is a unique public-private partnership between VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and ROM InWest. The goal is to elevate innovation in rehabilitation care by combining science, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurship, making home rehabilitation more accessible and effective.   Why RehabAI@Home?   Healthcare faces significant challenges: The number of people […]

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Innovative Minds: insights from the next generation of scientist-entrepreneurs

Photograhpy by Monika Vaskorova Explore the journeys of UvA Researchers Tijmen Bakker, Olivier Lugier, and Ewelina Weglarz-Tomczak as they transformed their research into impactful startups. From developing solar cells and nanoparticles to creating enzyme-based treatments against Alzheimer’s, these scientists share their experiences of overcoming obstacles, securing funding, and utilizing university support in the context of […]

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Optics11’s new partnership for breakthrough underwater surveillance by Royal Netherlands Navy

VU spin-off Optics11, partners with Thales to equip Dutch submarines with advanced sonar technology to enhance underwater surveillance capabilities. The ability for the Royal Navy to detect threats in deep waters ensures that potential dangers are identified early. Ultimately, the advancements contribute to stronger national security, safeguarding our interests and maintaining stability.  Thales delivers cutting-edge Sonar […]

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