Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact)
Boost je Buurt 2026
Jury and public prizes EUR 2,500 / 5,000 / 7,500; programme place worth EUR 25,000. Provided by Amsterdam Impact with Impact Hub Amsterdam and Starters.
Key facts
- Amount
- Jury and public prizes EUR 2,500 / 5,000 / 7,500; programme place worth EUR 25,000
- Duration
- 3 months
- Type
- Prize
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Amsterdam, KvK registration (or soon)
Who can apply
- Impact enterprise in Amsterdam, or planning to start one
- Registered (or soon) with the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam
- Enterprises older than 3 years apply with a related project
- At least 50% of income from sales; operates independently
- Social impact at core; supports an inclusive, healthy or sustainable neighbourhood
What usually blocks applicants
- Neighbourhood impact required
- Annual window
Deadline and timing
2026 registration closed 17 Feb 2026; 2027 edition not announced
Frequently asked
How much does Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact) pay?
Jury and public prizes EUR 2,500 / 5,000 / 7,500; programme place worth EUR 25,000
Who can apply for Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact)?
Impact enterprise in Amsterdam, or planning to start one Registered (or soon) with the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam Enterprises older than 3 years apply with a related project At least 50% of income from sales; operates independently Social impact at core; supports an inclusive, healthy or sustainable neighbourhood
When is the Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact) deadline?
2026 registration closed 17 Feb 2026; 2027 edition not announced
Where do I apply for Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact)?
On the official page: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/business/amsterdam-impact/how-we-can-help/grow-your-impact-enterprise/boost-je-buurt-2026. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Boost je Buurt (Amsterdam Impact)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
More funding in Amsterdam
- MIT Feasibility Projects - Noord-Holland35% of eligible costs, max EUR 20,000; 2026 budget EUR 2,570,400
- Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - VFF fundLoan EUR 50,000-450,000 depending on company category (reported as convertible); fund about EUR 5M, half Rijk via RVO, half province
- Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland - PoC2 fundConvertible loans from a EUR 14M+ fund (ERDF Opportunities for West 3); loan size set per project (the first round averaged about EUR 275k)
- Startup in Residence AmsterdamTraining, coaches, workspace, city network and a chance to test with the City as launching customer; no cash amount published
- ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship)No cash; training, mentoring and 2 years of follow-up support. No equity; 2% of revenue for 5 years, only in years with revenue of EUR 250k+
- Amsterdam Circular (circulator)Cost-free, equity-free chain-financing programme; funding comes via chain partners and public/private co-financiers