Participate in new ventures
The Amsterdam research landscape sees a continuous emergence of new opportunities, spin-offs, start-ups, and products and services. These benefit society in areas as diverse as education, healthcare, clean energy and information and communication technology (ICT). New companies started by staff (spin-offs) and students (start-ups) offer opportunities for collaboration and investment.
Meet start-ups at the universities’ incubators Amsterdam Venture Studios and Demonstrator Lab.
In the context of valorisation and entrepreneurship, each university participates in new ventures through a holding company:
UvA Ventures Holding
AMC Ventures Holding
HvA Ventures Holding
VU
VUmc
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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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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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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