Startup Village Amsterdam: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Village is a startup hub at Amsterdam Science Park, powered by UvA Ventures Holding, that helps deep tech founders turn research into businesses. Anyone can use its free coworking space on weekdays and join the Wednesday community lunch. Its Nursery incubator takes AI and quantum teams of at least two co-founders for six months.
Startup Village Amsterdam at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Deep tech founders turning research into businesses | startupvillage.nl |
| Where | Science Park 608, Amsterdam | startupvillage.nl |
| Upcoming event | The Nursery branding and storytelling workshop for tech startups on 18 November 2026 | startupvillage.nl |
| Community lunch | Community lunch every Wednesday, 12:30 to 13:30 | startupvillage.nl |
| Lunch price | €6 with a strip card or €8 walk-in | startupvillage.nl |
| Free coworking | Free coworking open to everyone on working days | startupvillage.nl |
| Nursery focus | The Nursery focuses on quantum and AI | startupvillage.nl |
| Nursery team | Teams need at least two co-founders | startupvillage.nl |
| Nursery price | €99 a month ex VAT for six months | startupvillage.nl |
| Backing | Powered by UvA Ventures Holding | startupvillage.nl |
Who it suits
- Deep tech founders spinning out of research
- AI and quantum teams looking for an incubator
- Founders who want a free place to work and meet peers
Who it doesn't suit
- Consumer or ecommerce founders
- Solo founders wanting The Nursery, which needs two co-founders
- Anyone wanting an evening social scene in the centre
Alternatives to Startup Village Amsterdam
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders Amsterdam | Name your own price on Luma; amount not published | Get a ticket on Luma; basic LLM knowledge expected |
| AI Growth Summit Amsterdam | Not published | Register on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Bits & Pretzels Amsterdam | €10 for the December 2026 event | Request a place on Luma; host approval |
| Dutch EdTech Founder Dinners | €65 dinner plus €5 processing charge | Request a seat on Luma; host approval for members and non-members |
| EO Nederland (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | €4,250 a year plus a €3,700 joining fee (2026/2027) | Attend a Testdrive, then apply; €1 million revenue threshold |
| Founders Mesh | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; attendance is approval-based |
| Founders Running Club Amsterdam | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
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Questions about Startup Village Amsterdam
- Can I just turn up?
- Yes. The free coworking space is open to everyone on working days from 9am to 5pm.
- What is The Nursery?
- A six-month programme for AI and quantum startups with at least two co-founders, at €99 a month ex VAT.
- Is there a regular community event?
- Yes. A community lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30, €6 to €8.
- Where is it?
- Science Park 608 at Amsterdam Science Park.
- Website
- startupvillage.nl
- Price
- Free coworking; community lunch €6 to €8; The Nursery €99 a month ex VAT
- Entry rule
- Walk in to the free coworking on weekdays, or apply to The Nursery
- Format
- Science Park hub with free coworking, a weekly community lunch and The Nursery incubator
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Startup Village Amsterdam isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startupvillage.nl before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.