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Security and Resilience in a Quantum Era — NWO Call on Future-Proof Quantum Technology

NWO is launching a research funding call focused on two areas: portable entanglement for quantum networks and post-quantum cryptography on conventional systems. Funded by the Ministry of Defence. Proposals may come from individual researchers or consortia, and can include companies. Primarily relevant for knowledge institutions and directly affiliated startups (e.g. at HoQ / CWI / UvA quantum groups).

NWO

Call opens: July 2026 · Letters of intent: September 2026 · Proposals: November 2026

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Free training on neurodiversity-inclusive workplaces — APHIA

PUHU NL is looking for companies to join the APHIA pilot: a free, research-based training programme for HR professionals covering inclusive recruitment, bias in hiring, workplace adjustments and support for neurodiverse employees. Running July–September 2026 in the Netherlands. Min. 5 participants. Co-funded by the European Union.

PUHU NL

Pilot: July–September 2026 · No cost

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Are you an AI Researcher? Share your view on XAI

UvA Master AI students are collecting views on Explainable AI (XAI) from AI researchers and students. Takes 5 minutes. Scan the QR code below to participate.

UvA — Master AI

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Join the Amsterdam Pride Run 2026 — World Pride Edition

Run or walk as part of WorldPride Amsterdam on Sunday 19 July. Starting from Café Restaurant Polder at Science Park. Choose from 5 km Run, 10 km Run, 15 km Run or 5 km Walk through Flevopark and along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. All finishers receive a special WorldPride medal. Everyone welcome: LGBTQIA+ people, allies, students, staff, friends and family.

Amsterdam Pride Run

Sunday 19 July 2026

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Volunteers wanted — Amsterdam Pride Run 2026

Help make the Amsterdam Pride Run a success during WorldPride. Looking for enthusiastic volunteers for: route marshalling, start & finish line support, medal distribution and general event support. A great opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, inclusive event on 19 July at Science Park Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Pride Run

Sunday 19 July 2026

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GO!-NH Acceleration Programme — open call for Noord-Holland startups

Free acceleration programme for startups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs in the food, agri and water sectors in Noord-Holland. Choose between a Market Readiness or Scaling Readiness track. Programme starts September 2026. Apply before end of July 2026. Executed by Tekkoo, Gritd, ROM InWest and ONHN, on behalf of Provincie Noord-Holland.

GO-NH / Provincie Noord-Holland

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Access to UvA/VU lab infrastructure for industrial partners

The Amsterdam Chemistry Network facilitates access to the research infrastructure of the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam for companies in the chemical and materials sector. We also provide hands-on guidance to identify relevant funding and help shape public-private partnerships (PPP).

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Food sector companies wanted for Greenchain Food Cluster

Amsterdam Green Campus is expanding the Greenchain Food Cluster — a multi-stakeholder collaboration between education, research and industry focused on sustainable food system transition. We are looking for food companies, retailers or agrifood startups who want to co-develop practical innovations with students and researchers.

Amsterdam Green Campus

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Hosting hackathons & innovation events at Startup Village

Startup Village offers its facilities — meeting rooms, event spaces and co-working areas — to organisations that want to run hackathons, innovation sprints or "Day at the Village" knowledge tours at Amsterdam Science Park. Ideal for corporates or research groups wanting to connect with the ASP startup ecosystem.

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Industry partners sought for explainable AI research (ICAI)

CWI is recruiting corporate partners for new ICAI (Innovation Center for AI) labs — joint research programmes embedding PhD researchers in industry contexts. Current focus: explainable AI for health and high-tech sectors. Partners co-fund research and gain first access to results and talent.

CWI

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Partners sought for perovskite-silicon solar cell programme

AMOLF's photovoltaics group is forming a new industrial partnership programme around next-generation perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. We are looking for companies in energy, advanced coatings or materials who want to co-fund PhD/postdoc research positions and gain first access to IP and knowledge.

AMOLF

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Seeking specialized electronics manufacturer for detector systems

Nikhef is looking for electronics manufacturers experienced in custom detector electronics and high-precision instrumentation for our next KM3NeT neutrino telescope components. We offer a long-term collaboration and technology licensing pathway, with a track record including spin-off Amsterdam Scientific Instruments.

Nikhef

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STEAM volunteers wanted for Weekend of Science 2026

AHA! Club (Amsterdam Noord) is organising a STEAM programme for children aged 8–12 as part of the national Weekend van de Wetenschap in October. Theme: "Planet Party — a cosmic adventure." We are looking for students and young STEM professionals to lead or assist three tracks: Chemistry (Cosmic Reactions), Engineering (Rocket Launch Lab), and Astronomy (Solar System). Volunteer allowance and travel reimbursement provided.

AHA! Club / CBIN

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AMC/Amsterdam UMC clinician sought for cell therapy protocol review

A life sciences spin-off based at Matrix Innovation Center is preparing a phase-1 clinical study in CAR-T cell therapy. We are looking for a clinician or clinical researcher at Amsterdam UMC with experience in haematology or oncology to advise on our study protocol. Compensation available, estimated 2 days' involvement.

Matrix Innovation Center

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Pre-seed investor sought — photonics deep tech, €500K

ASP-based deep tech startup — spun out of AMOLF — commercialising nanophotonic sensor technology for industrial quality control. We are raising €500K pre-seed to build our first prototype line and are looking for a deep tech investor or family office with hardware experience.

Startup Village

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Pilot location wanted for algae-based CO₂ capture module

We are an ASP startup developing compact bioreactor units that capture CO₂ using engineered microalgae. We are looking for a building or rooftop on the park to run a 6-month outdoor pilot. Module footprint: 4m², fully self-contained. No cost to the host; we share performance data.

Amsterdam Chemistry Network

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