
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

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

5 March 2025
SevenGen raises €40M from the European Investment Fund (EIF) to scale sustainable businesses

28 February 2025
Proba lands €1M to drive sustainable solutions in agri-food industry

20 February 2025
New AMS Institute and MIT research offers a breakthrough in energy poverty
Upcoming business events

03
Apr '25
Amsterdam Founders Mastermind - Scale Faster, Together
18:00 - 21:00
ibis Amsterdam Centre

04
Apr '25
Road to TNW
16:00 - 17:30
TNW City

05
Apr '25
27
Dec '25
Founders Running Club Amsterdam
10:00 - 12:00
VondelCS

08
Apr '25
09
Apr '25
Plant FWD Amsterdam
At various times
Theater Amsterdam
Tickets Available

08
Apr '25
09
Apr '25
Plant FWD 2025
09:00 - 18:00
Theater Amsterdam
Tickets Available

08
Apr '25
Founders Growth Night: Connect with Fellow Entrepreneurs & Get Inspired
18:30 - 21:45
Social Impact Factory - Kauwgomballenfabriek

09
Apr '25
17
Dec '25
Free career support: Walk-in sessions
13:00 - 16:00
IN Amsterdam, WTC Amsterdam, Tower Two (ground floor)

17
Apr '25
International Talent Event Amsterdam
09:00 - 18:00
The Social Hub Amsterdam City

19
Apr '25
06
Sep '25
Amsterdam Language Cafe event
19:00 - 22:00
Koentact Dutch Language School

29
Apr '25
AWS Founders Circle: State of Dutch Tech & Getting funded in 2025
14:45 - 18:00
Amazon Web Services Offices

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