
Business in Amsterdam
The Dutch capital is a key launchpad to the European market, attracting forward-thinking companies from around the world to shape a better future. Where good ideas grow better, Amsterdam offers an open business environment, fuelled by a strong ethos of collaboration, diverse talent pool and a work-life balance that is among the best. Be part of a thriving business landscape—alongside likeminded innovators, cutting-edge startups, social entrepreneurs, and world-changing innovation.
Amsterdam claims top spot on the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024
Amsterdam ranks #2 in fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024
The Netherlands ranks #6 in the 2024 World Happiness Report
Everything you need to know
Catch up with the latest news

24 April 2025
Brightfiber Textiles launches world’s first fully circular textile factory in Amsterdam

22 April 2025
Amsterdam institutions unite for a fairer food future

17 April 2025
Carbon Equity closes Climate Tech Portfolio Fund III at €105M

1 April 2025
Amsterdam’s Moonwatt raises €8M to revolutionise solar energy storage

27 March 2025
Amsterdam’s Skytree joins major U.S. carbon capture project

25 March 2025
The Netherlands ranks #5 in the 2025 World Happiness Report

25 March 2025
Denim Deal expands circular fashion movement from Amsterdam to Paris

19 March 2025
Hello Tomorrow Global Summit moving to Amsterdam in 2026

13 March 2025
Amsterdam is the first Dutch city to join the Low Emission Vehicle Programme
Upcoming business events

30
Apr '25
14
May '25
Free career support: Walk-in sessions
13:00 - 16:00
IN Amsterdam, WTC Amsterdam, Tower Two (ground floor)

03
May '25
27
Dec '25
Founders Running Club Amsterdam
10:00 - 12:00
Vondelpaviljoen

08
May '25
Cenex Lenteborrel (Spring Drinks) 2025
13:30 - 18:30
The Coffee Virus

09
May '25
11
May '25
ETHDam III
09:00 - 23:45
Pakhuis de Zwijger

10
May '25
29
Nov '25
Club Welkomsterdam Games Night
16:00 - 18:00
Koentact Dutch Language School

13
May '25
Founders Growth Night: Connect with Fellow Entrepreneurs & Get Inspired
18:30 - 21:45
Social Impact Factory - Kauwgomballenfabriek

15
May '25
Seminar: Tulips, cheese, windmills & me - May 2025
18:00 - 19:30
World Trade Center Amsterdam
Tickets Available

17
May '25
Global Volunteer Day
00:00 - 00:00
Citywide

19
May '25
25
May '25
Dutch Blockchain Week 2025
09:00 - 23:45
Multiple locations

20
May '25
Founders Table - Private Networking Dinner for Ambitious Entrepreneurs
18:30 - 22:00
Tasca Bellota

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