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Hello all,

Hopefully, you are reading this on a beach with a fancy cocktail in hand. If you're still in Amsterdam though, brace yourselves - next week's 36°C heatwave will make us all feel we're someplace exotic 🥵

Just as we thought things are slowing down and the ecosystem is going into vacation mode... not so fast! Amsterdam is buzzing like always! Just look at the overview we made with Silicon Canals of the main tech and startup events of Q3 2022.

Speaking of events, TOMAS hosted its first in-person matchmaking event last week. The goal? To connect tech companies to a number of reskilling, upskilling and life-long learning initiatives- all aimed at tackling talent shortages, skills and diversity gaps in tech. If you couldn't join us this time, sign up for the TOMAS newsletter and stay up to date with their upcoming events.

In EU news, it seems that EU lawmakers have approved the final Digital Markets Act (DMA) agreement. To make Europe a digital power, it is crucial to defend the implementation of the "Buy European Tech Act". StartupAmsterdam's director Bas Beekman was one of the signatories.

Dive into our newsletter and discover what our tech ecosystem has to offer you this summer. Explore the upcoming events, sign up for the tech opportunities for your startup or scaleup, and catch up on the recent news. And, as always, don't forget to check our latest #FoundersFridays story with Michiel Slinkert co-founder of Eevery!

Wishing you an insightful read,
Aleksandra

&Grow in Amsterdam and beyond

 

Mission for agrifood startups to TechBBQ

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Copenhagen and the Regional Business Development team want to introduce Dutch innovative solutions to the Danish agrifood ecosystem, by hosting up to 15 Dutch startups and scaleups at TechBBQ on September 14-16, in Copenhagen, Denmark. 
Apply to take part in this mission by August 19.

KVK Innovatie Top 100

The KVK Innovatie Top 100 is a unique opportunity to increase the visibility of your innovation and company. Every year, the KVK presents the 100 most innovative SMEs in the Netherlands! Nominate yourself and register by August 26.

Trade mission for startups and scale-ups to CES in Las Vegas

Are you ready to show the world your innovative, responsible tech solutions? Join the trade mission team at CES Las Vegas, 5 - 8 January 2023, and CES Unveiled Amsterdam, 13 October 2022, and promote your product, maximise your media exposure and connect with the international tech community. 

Globaliser by DutchBasecamp

Do you work at a startup or scale-up, looking to increase your international success? Then this is a call for you! You can currently apply for the Health Solutions or Sustainable Urban Development Globalisers. The Globaliser programmes run over 12 weeks and are tailored for specific industries or business models. They are the perfect tool for any scale-up struggling to structure, plan and prioritise their international expansion.

ACE Incubation Program 

The ACE Incubation Program helps entrepreneurial academics become impact-driven founders by offering training, support, and access to an extensive network of mentors, entrepreneurs, and investors. Applications for the Fall '22 program are open to researchers, academics, graduates and MSc students. Apply before October 17.

Enter the ADE & Antler Startup Competition

Anyone who is starting a company related in any way to the music & entertainment industry can join the 2022 ADE & Antler Startup Competition. The winner gets a (at least) €100K investment and will be guided by world-class professionals from both ADE and Antler through the jungle of early-stage entrepreneurship.

Dutch Digital Talent program by IronHack

Study Web Development, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity or UX/UI Design and give your career a boost in the digital world. With the Dutch Digital Talent grant, you can get a total of €1,500 for your bootcamp. 

Wanted for 'local green deal': ten impact entrepreneurs

Are you an entrepreneur from the MRA region with services or products that promote sustainability? Then register for the CLIMAA project with project leader Antje Ludwig-van Schaagen. 

Rockstart Energy 2022: Applications are open!

Are you an energy startup? Are you ready to exponentially & sustainably grow your business?
Applications are now open for Rockstart Energy 2022! Rockstart will invest in early-stage startups focused on driving the energy transition. They can shortcut your scaling journey through domain-focused content and mentorship, market introductions, and co-investments up to Series B. Apply before October 11.

&Events

 

JUL 28 |  Founders Networking Event by Fashion Potluck


Fashion Potluck, with the support of StartupAmsterdam, is hosting a networking event specifically for startup and scaleup founders, where they can meet fellow founders, investors, and potential advisors and pitch to the public.

The goal is to facilitate proactive and efficient networking, allowing early-stage founders to meet each other, get insights, feedback, and support, and meet investors and potential advisors.
More info and pitch form
JUL 16-17 | Join tons of creators for a weekend full of games, networking, Twitch Rivals, and more at twitch con!

JUL 21 | Female Ventures is hosting monthly networking drinks! If you are ready to build new connections, don't forget to sign up!

JUL 27 | Kinder will host a Clothes Swap Event at TNW City to raise awareness about the negative impacts of Fast Fashion and to promote sustainability and circular fashion in a fun way! 

Tip! Keep an eye on TNW City's Pride Events Agenda! 🏳️‍🌈


AUG 1 | Hyperion Lab is organising an Expertise Day to assist you in accelerating your startup!
See our full calendar

Want your event to be on the StartupAmsterdam Event Calendar?

Submit it here

&News

 
The latest report from engineering organisation Arcadis has ranked Amsterdam the 10th most sustainable city in the world. This puts Amsterdam two places higher up than the last report in 2018. 

The report ranks 100 cities globally according to three broad factors: ‘planet’, ‘people’ and ‘profit’. Amsterdam proved a relative ‘all-rounder’, ranking 10th for ‘people’ (social factors, such as quality of life), 14th for ‘planet’ (environmental factors such as energy usage and emissions) and 25th for ‘profit’ (economic and business factors).

The report summarises: “The quality of [Amsterdam’s] transport infrastructure is an obvious strength, and broadly speaking, the city’s transport infrastructure is quite sustainable.”
Read more
⚡ Antler and ADE teamed up to boost startups in the music and entertainment sector with €100K top prize competition
📊 Amsterdam ranks second in Digital Cities Index 2022
🚀 Travel app Polarsteps reaches 4M users, reveals interesting travel trends
💻 AI in practice: Autoscriber transcribes and processes doctor-patient conversation
🌍 Peekabond releases new app to help global families bond
🔥 Bitvavo partners with DemaTrading.ai to innovate crypto investing

#funding

💲 Carbon Equity raises €1.8M to accelerate climate tech innovation
💲 Greener Power Solutions bags €45M to fastrack transition to green energy
💲 JetLearn bags €1.2M to help kids learn Web3 and AI; eyes UK launch
💲 BIYU secures €1.9M to build a circular economy
💲 Open-source startup Baserow raises €5M from Inkef, Seedcamp and others
💲 Cooper Pet Care bags €900K from Antler, Flyer One Ventures and others
Bookmark our news page

&Amsterdam Startup Map

 
Explore the local ecosystem with the Amsterdam Startup Map! 

Find startups, scaleups, coworking spaces & accelerators around you. Get noticed globally by potential clients, partners & investors on Europe’s #1 data set. Get matched to investors with the Investor Finder Tool.

 
Get your startup on everyone's radar with the Amsterdam Startup Map!

&FoundersFridays

 

Do you want to improve your company’s sustainability or ESG performance?


Michiel Slinkert together with Dominic Buch started Eevery to help SMEs improve by measuring their sustainability (ESG) performance. Eevery provides an innovative platform where you can measure, improve and report your sustainability through ESG performance.

For our #FoundersFridays series, we caught up with Michiel to ask him five questions about his entrepreneurial journey & why is it crucial for SMEs to improve their sustainability (ESG) performance.

P.S. If you're a founder with a cool story and want to be featured, email Aleksandra at a.sheshmini@amsterdam.nl
Get inspired by Michiel's story!

&Jobs

 
⚡ Antler is looking for a Marketing Associate
⚡ AMS Institute is hiring a Project Communications Officer
⚡ TNW is looking for a Marketing Director
Find your next job opportunity!

&Help for Ukraine

 

Amsterdammers stand with Ukrainians. Do you want to help? Submit your offer. Do you know someone who needs help? Send in your request for help or search the range of initiatives in the city. Find each other via the WijAmsterdam platform or donate to these organisations.

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