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Wanted: AI startups and scaleups
Is your AI business looking for clients, investors, media exposure and connections? Don't miss your chance to exhibit (and potentially pitch) at Amsterdam's flagship AI event.
We're looking for companies that:
- Are based in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region
- Have an AI component in their product
- Currently, employ under 100 people
- Fall under sectors like: energy transition, healthtech, smart mobility, sustainable buildings, sustainable fashion and agritech/ foodtech
- Have a truly cool story to tell to showcase Dutch innovation
Fit the bill or know someone who does? Apply by August 28th!
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Academic Startup Competition
Are you one of the most promising Dutch academic startups? The ten most promising startups will win a tailor-made business trip to a relevant region in the USA! ASC helps academic startups from all disciplines to connect to a valuable network of investors, mentors, peers and just some clever minds. Sign up before August 15!
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Pitch at SXSW2023
Pitch your innovative startup at the annual SXSW Pitch competition in front of a live audience and panel of expert judges. Plus, be a part of product demonstrations by the most ambitious talents in the world with the creative new ideas to change it. Early Deadline: September 9, 2022.
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Trade mission for startups to Web Summit in Lisbon
Is your startup ready to scale abroad? Do you want to do business, network with companies and attract investors? Then join the startup mission to Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon, November 1-4. Web Summit is one of the world's most important startup and tech events after all. Apply before August 15.
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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 before August 19.
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Slimmer AI's new Founder in Residence program
Slimmer AI - an AI B2B venture studio based in the Netherlands - are seeking to build B2B SaaS companies from ideation to market launch with inspiring founders who wish to leverage data and AI to disrupt the status quo. Side by side, they help founders build great products and sustainable companies. Learn more here.
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AMS Startup Booster: from idea to business
The AMS Startup Booster - an early-stage startup incubator for business development - is ready for their 4th batch of entrepreneurial teams. They're looking for students, researchers, and young entrepreneurs who are passionate about developing solutions for urban challenges. Apply before September 30th.
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Enter the ADE & Antler Startup Competition
Anyone who is starting a company related 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.
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AUG24 | Dutch Startup Drinks
Hosted by Dutch Startup Association, Nyenrode Business Universiteit and Startup Network Europe, Dutch Startup Drinks - August 2022 gathers together hundreds of Dutch founders, CXOs, and investors in an informal setting.
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AUG 15 | Attend Investor Readiness Session by Leapfunder and get ready for investor meetings
AUG16 | Let’s talk about growth vs. sustainability with Tuulee. Hosted in partnership with Equals and The Next Women
AUG18 | Meet unique people 1:1 at Conversation Starter's Afterhours: Making Impact virtual networking
AUG18 | Join Equals & The Next Women for their monthly Clubhouse Drinks
AUG25 | Google Workshop: Actionable Ideas for Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at TNW City
AUG 25 | Boost your healthcare innovation abroad with Health Holland & Smart Health Amsterdam
SEP 22-23 | Discover cutting-edge LoRaWAN deployments and explore the most advanced IoT solutions, applications and devices at The Things Conference. For our community, we have a 20% discount on the tickets by using the code Join-TTC2022
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Need help building your AI venture?
Based in Amsterdam and Groningen, Slimmer AI is an AI B2B venture studio building applied AI products that improve people’s work. The work of Slimmer AI also shines a light on this new way of building startups and enterprises where the founders don’t do it all on their own.
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😞 Amsterdam-based CarbonCancel, a company that helped offset carbon footprint, shuts shop: Know more
🌎 9 Amsterdam-based startups that are cooling the planet
🏙 The Global Observatory for Urban AI has launched an Atlas of AI projects happening in cities worldwide - and the Atlas shows that Amsterdam is leading the way in developing and implementing ethical AI tech systems
🏆 The European Commission has placed the Netherlands 3rd in its 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index
🚙 Amsterdam-based BAQME, a mobility startup, announced on Wednesday that it has launched a crowdfunding campaign to further accelerate growth in its existing cities and expand into new markets, including Amsterdam
🚘 Startupbootcamp announces 11 new startups for its Mobility and Transportation Program
📚 Amsterdam-based pr.co has released the ultimate PR guide for fast-growing companies
💰 A closer look: what’s going on in the Dutch venture capital market this year? by Golden Egg Check
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💰 Amsterdam’s Flow Traders announces dedicated corporate VC unit with €50M initial commitment
🗞 Accenture acquires Amsterdam-based Sentia’s business in three countries: Know more
💵 Amsterdam and Paris-based Trezy bags €1M, opens European headquarters in the Dutch capital
💡 Founders on funding: Dieter Castelein and Klaas Akkerman on Greener Power Solutions’ effort to reduce CO2 footprint and raising funds to support it
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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.
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Do you want to shop online from the local boutiques in Amsterdam?
Robin Broekhuizen started Robin Retail to bring in-store and online shopping closer. With partnerships with local shops, Robin Retail provides a centralized e-commerce platform where you can shop online and get the products delivered to your door by bike.
For our #FoundersFridays series, we caught up with Robin Broekhuizen to ask her five questions about her entrepreneurial journey.
P.S. If you're a founder with a cool story and want to be featured, email Aleksandra at a.sheshmini@amsterdam.nl
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The war is not over! 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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People for People Jobs is a platform for people affected by the Ukrainian war, who are looking for a job in The Netherlands. With the conflict in Ukraine ongoing, they aim to get as many people to safety as possible. One of their most impactful initiatives is to make meaningful introductions throughout their community of organizations seeking to support people in need with – and during their job search.
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