Startup in Residence Amsterdam
Training, coaches, workspace, city network and a chance to test with the City as launching customer; no cash amount published. Provided by City of Amsterdam / Metropolitan Region Amsterdam.
Key facts
- Amount
- Training, coaches, workspace, city network and a chance to test with the City as launching customer; no cash amount published
- Duration
- 6 months
- Type
- Accelerator
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- NL, EN
Who can apply
- Dutch and international startups and scale-ups
- Solution to a posted city challenge, or a product to test at an open event
What usually blocks applicants
- Must fit the posted city challenges
- Open calls only occasionally
Deadline and timing
No open challenges; last call (Open Events) ran 15 Jan - 29 Feb 2024; next call not announced
Frequently asked
How much does Startup in Residence Amsterdam pay?
Training, coaches, workspace, city network and a chance to test with the City as launching customer; no cash amount published
Who can apply for Startup in Residence Amsterdam?
Dutch and international startups and scale-ups Solution to a posted city challenge, or a product to test at an open event
When is the Startup in Residence Amsterdam deadline?
No open challenges; last call (Open Events) ran 15 Jan - 29 Feb 2024; next call not announced
Where do I apply for Startup in Residence Amsterdam?
On the official page: https://startupinresidence.com/amsterdam/. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back Startup in Residence Amsterdam or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Startup in Residence Amsterdam?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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