Kenneth is managing director at AMS Institute. He has been part of AMS Institute since its design and inception in 2013. Kenneth holds a MSc in mechanical engineering and started his career in telecoms and strategy consulting, before joining Delft University of Technology in 2007. Kenneth has worked in a wide variety of fields – ranging from radio-astronomy and high energy physics, aviation, energy-sector, architecture and the built environment – driving collaboration between society, government, industry and academia. In addition to his work at AMS Institute, Kenneth serves on a number of advisory boards and steering groups.

“True collaboration creates value for all. Discover, learn and innovate together.”

Kenneth Heijns

Managing Director

Event

Be a part of the AMS Scientific Conference!

April 23-25, 2024

Reinventing the City Conference, April 23-25, 2024, Amsterdam.

Event

The festival that makes cities better.

17-23 June 2019

In 2019, WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better, focuses on how we can make cities for and by really everyone.

News

Waste management contract in India

Circularity in Urban Regions

AMS Institute has signed a contract involving partners AWECT, Waternet, and the City of Amsterdam, with the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra in India for the development of an initial concept for residual waste.

News

Waste management contract in India

Circularity in Urban Regions

AMS Institute has signed a contract involving partners AWECT, Waternet, and the City of Amsterdam, with the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra in India for the development of an initial concept for residual waste.

Event

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF)

1-3 October

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF), is a biennial international urban forum organized by Marmara Municipalities Union. This is the first year the urban forum takes place.

Event

Opening Academic Year

Education

Mon, September 11th, 2:30PM-5:00PM

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, which will take place...

News

MADE Introduction Day 2019/2020

Education

September 2nd AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2019/2020 during the introduction day of the master program. A group of 36 ambitious students arrived from 7 different countries and with varying backgrounds.

News

MADE Introduction Day 2019/2020

Education

September 2nd AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2019/2020 during the introduction day of the master program. A group of 36 ambitious students arrived from 7 different countries and with varying backgrounds.

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 1

Scientific Conference | Day 1 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

Event

Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator

Wednesday, September 25th

If you're interested in urban innovation and the development of smart cities, you won't want to miss the panel discussion organized by the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator powered by Techstars on Wednesday, September 25th at AMS Institute.

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 3

Scientific Conference | Day 3 | Community reflections

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2019

Education

The first cohort of MSc MADE students has graduated! They received their well-earned MSc diploma during a festive graduation ceremony at AMS Institute.

Event

20-20 Cities Today Amsterdam

September 25 & 26

On 25 and 26 September 2019 Cities Today is in Amsterdam for a new 20-20 on Urban Innovation.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

Event

Let's make way for our climate

Climate Resilient Cities

November 30 - 20.30h

During two episodes on the topic of spatial planning, we will dive into the world of environmental planning and anticipating climate change. Join us Monday November 30 in Pakhuis de Zwijger.

Event

ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute

Call closes Sunday May 17th, 23:59h. An online course scheduled for 20th May. Bootcamp scheduled for June 2, 3, 4.

Apply now, accelerate your business idea! Become one of the selected teams of the AMS ClimateLaunchpad bootcamp.

Event

ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute

Call closes Sunday May 17th, 23:59h. An online course scheduled for 20th May. Bootcamp scheduled for June 2, 3, 4.

Apply now, accelerate your business idea! Become one of the selected teams of the AMS ClimateLaunchpad bootcamp.

Event

Smart City Expo Barcelona: workshop

Climate Resilient Cities

November 18th 2019

The workshop Future Proof Asset management will be held during the Smart City Expo Barcelona on November 18th. A workshop on how to speed and scale up innovations for cities to become smart and resilient.

Event

Sensoring Bridges and Quay Walls

Climate Resilient Cities

Together with the City of Amsterdam’s program organization 'Bridges and Quay Walls', we will host a knowledge exchange meeting on Monitoring & Sensoring on October 14th.

Event

Visit Mayor of Beijing to Amsterdam

Event

Visit Mayor of Beijing to Amsterdam

News

Our 9 highlights of 2020

With 2021 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Celebrating new collaborations

We are happy to announce that we are broadening and intensifying our partnerships with both Witteveen+Bos and Waternet.

Event

Amsterdam City Event

June 6, 2019

The Amsterdam City Event is a knowledge day for civil servants. On this day, civil servants of the municipality of Amsterdam will exchange knowledge, inspire each other and have the opportunity to expand their network.

Event

Amsterdam City Event

June 6, 2019

The Amsterdam City Event is a knowledge day for civil servants. On this day, civil servants of the municipality of Amsterdam will exchange knowledge, inspire each other and have the opportunity to expand their network.

Event

Official opening of our new location

June 21st 15:30-19:30

June 21st AMS Institute festively opens its new location at Marineterrein Amsterdam and celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Two important milestones we’d like to share with partners and friends.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

News

New episodes - Mayor’s Manual Podcast

The Mayor’s Manual Podcast taps into the solutions that frontrunners and changemakers - from the government, private sector, and knowledge institutes - want to see on every mayor’s manual. A new episode is published online every Friday.

News

New Scientific Director AMS Institute

Effective September 1st, Eveline van Leeuwen, Professor of Urban Economics at Wageningen University & Research and international expert on spatial economics, has been appointed as Scientific Director of AMS Institute.

Event

National Finals ClimateLaunchpad

August 6 | 16:00-18:00h

You're invited to digitally join us August 6th from 4-6 PM for the National Finals of the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute.

Event

National Finals ClimateLaunchpad

August 6 | 16:00-18:00h

You're invited to digitally join us August 6th from 4-6 PM for the National Finals of the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute.

Event

Amsterdam City Challenge

June 16

We would like to challenge you to come up with innovative solutions for smart mobility and energy saving. Join our 24-hour non-stop pressure cooker event at 16 &17 June at the start of the WeMakeThe.City festival.

Event

AMS Climate Launchpad

Call closed on Sunday 23rd of June, 00.00 AM. Bootcamp is scheduled for July 16&17.

Do you have a great idea on urban sustainability? AMS Institute is joining forces with EIT Climate-KIC to organize a launchpad for business ideas on urban sustainability. Sign up to train, compete and launch!

News

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2019

Education

After months of hard work, co-creation sessions, research, stakeholder interviews, design, and product development, the first cohort of MSc MADE students revealed their urban solutions and prototypes in a Living Lab exhibition.

News

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2019

Education

After months of hard work, co-creation sessions, research, stakeholder interviews, design, and product development, the first cohort of MSc MADE students revealed their urban solutions and prototypes in a Living Lab exhibition.

Event

MSc MADE - Student for a Day

May 17

Are you interested in the MSc MADE program? Join the student for a day programme on Friday 17 May. You will experience what it's like to be an MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design & Engineering student.

News

Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

News

Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

News

Our relocation to Marineterrein

With a research portfolio of more than 80 projects, 30.000 online MOOC participants, and the launch of MSc MADE, we are ready for the next step in the development of the institute: AMS Institute will be moving to Marineterrein Amsterdam September 2018.

News

Winners Nationals Climate Launchpad 2020

A new generation of climate entrepreneurs, eager to make a difference, joined the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute. The teams pitched their business ideas to a jury of experts. And the winners are...

Event

Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

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Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

News

Annual Report 2017

2017 was our third year of operations. Our drive is to educate talent and develop innovative metropolitan solutions for the city of Amsterdam and cities worldwide. In our annual report we summarize an overview of our 2017 activities.

News

Wrap-up Amsterdam City Challenge

Ingredients for a successful Amsterdam City Challenge: 24-hours of non-stop ideating, uncovering insights, fun, 45 young bright minds in 8 multi-disciplinary teams. All this resulted in 8 amazing innovative solutions to the city's urban challenges!

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

AMS Startup Booster - Apply now

Entrepreneurship

AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for urban-tech business idea development.

News

MSc MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2019

Education

Over the course of two months, our MADE students looked into two metropolitan challenges and were challenged to research and design solutions. The cases they looked at were: Tuindorp Oostzaan and Sopropo.

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MSc MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2019

Education

Over the course of two months, our MADE students looked into two metropolitan challenges and were challenged to research and design solutions. The cases they looked at were: Tuindorp Oostzaan and Sopropo.

Vacancy | PR and Content Officer

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative near-native English PR and Content Officer, who is also fluent in Dutch, to help us further develop the positioning and outreach of AMS Institute.

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Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

News

Annual Report 2022

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Annual Report 2022

Vacancy | Office Assistant

Do you know what needs to be done to run everything smoothly, and are you an expert in arranging, planning and organizing? We are looking for a new Office Assistant!

News

Continuing the partnership

News

Our 9 highlights of 2019

With 2020 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Our 9 highlights of 2019

With 2020 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

At the start of 2021, we launched the Mayor's Manual Podcast. Now, the Mayor’s Manual – Book Edition is available for d

Event

Be a part of the AMS Scientific Conference!

April 23-25, 2024

Reinventing the City Conference, April 23-25, 2024, Amsterdam.

Event

Be a part of the AMS Scientific Conference!

April 23-25, 2024

Reinventing the City Conference, April 23-25, 2024, Amsterdam.

Event

The festival that makes cities better.

17-23 June 2019

In 2019, WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better, focuses on how we can make cities for and by really everyone.

Event

The festival that makes cities better.

17-23 June 2019

In 2019, WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better, focuses on how we can make cities for and by really everyone.

Event

The festival that makes cities better.

17-23 June 2019

In 2019, WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better, focuses on how we can make cities for and by really everyone.

Event

The festival that makes cities better.

17-23 June 2019

In 2019, WeMakeThe.City, the festival that makes cities better, focuses on how we can make cities for and by really everyone.

News

Waste management contract in India

Circularity in Urban Regions

AMS Institute has signed a contract involving partners AWECT, Waternet, and the City of Amsterdam, with the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra in India for the development of an initial concept for residual waste.

Event

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF)

1-3 October

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF), is a biennial international urban forum organized by Marmara Municipalities Union. This is the first year the urban forum takes place.

News

Waste management contract in India

Circularity in Urban Regions

AMS Institute has signed a contract involving partners AWECT, Waternet, and the City of Amsterdam, with the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra in India for the development of an initial concept for residual waste.

Event

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF)

1-3 October

Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF), is a biennial international urban forum organized by Marmara Municipalities Union. This is the first year the urban forum takes place.

Event

Opening Academic Year

Education

Mon, September 11th, 2:30PM-5:00PM

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, which will take place...

Event

Opening Academic Year

Education

Mon, September 11th, 2:30PM-5:00PM

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, which will take place...

Event

Opening Academic Year

Education

Mon, September 11th, 2:30PM-5:00PM

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, which will take place...

Event

Opening Academic Year

Education

Mon, September 11th, 2:30PM-5:00PM

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Academic Year 2023-2024, which will take place...

News

MADE Introduction Day 2019/2020

Education

September 2nd AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2019/2020 during the introduction day of the master program. A group of 36 ambitious students arrived from 7 different countries and with varying backgrounds.

News

MADE Introduction Day 2019/2020

Education

September 2nd AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2019/2020 during the introduction day of the master program. A group of 36 ambitious students arrived from 7 different countries and with varying backgrounds.

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 1

Scientific Conference | Day 1 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 1

Scientific Conference | Day 1 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

Event

Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator

Wednesday, September 25th

If you're interested in urban innovation and the development of smart cities, you won't want to miss the panel discussion organized by the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator powered by Techstars on Wednesday, September 25th at AMS Institute.

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 3

Scientific Conference | Day 3 | Community reflections

Event

Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator

Wednesday, September 25th

If you're interested in urban innovation and the development of smart cities, you won't want to miss the panel discussion organized by the Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator powered by Techstars on Wednesday, September 25th at AMS Institute.

News

Conference Community reflections | Day 3

Scientific Conference | Day 3 | Community reflections

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

News

MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2019

Education

The first cohort of MSc MADE students has graduated! They received their well-earned MSc diploma during a festive graduation ceremony at AMS Institute.

News

MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2019

Education

The first cohort of MSc MADE students has graduated! They received their well-earned MSc diploma during a festive graduation ceremony at AMS Institute.

Event

20-20 Cities Today Amsterdam

September 25 & 26

On 25 and 26 September 2019 Cities Today is in Amsterdam for a new 20-20 on Urban Innovation.

Event

20-20 Cities Today Amsterdam

September 25 & 26

On 25 and 26 September 2019 Cities Today is in Amsterdam for a new 20-20 on Urban Innovation.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

News

Kenneth Heijns Managing Director

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MSc Kenneth Heijns as Managing Director of AMS Institute as of September 2018.

Event

Let's make way for our climate

Climate Resilient Cities

November 30 - 20.30h

During two episodes on the topic of spatial planning, we will dive into the world of environmental planning and anticipating climate change. Join us Monday November 30 in Pakhuis de Zwijger.

Event

ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute

Call closes Sunday May 17th, 23:59h. An online course scheduled for 20th May. Bootcamp scheduled for June 2, 3, 4.

Apply now, accelerate your business idea! Become one of the selected teams of the AMS ClimateLaunchpad bootcamp.

Event

Let's make way for our climate

Climate Resilient Cities

November 30 - 20.30h

During two episodes on the topic of spatial planning, we will dive into the world of environmental planning and anticipating climate change. Join us Monday November 30 in Pakhuis de Zwijger.

Event

ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute

Call closes Sunday May 17th, 23:59h. An online course scheduled for 20th May. Bootcamp scheduled for June 2, 3, 4.

Apply now, accelerate your business idea! Become one of the selected teams of the AMS ClimateLaunchpad bootcamp.

Event

Smart City Expo Barcelona: workshop

Climate Resilient Cities

November 18th 2019

The workshop Future Proof Asset management will be held during the Smart City Expo Barcelona on November 18th. A workshop on how to speed and scale up innovations for cities to become smart and resilient.

Event

Smart City Expo Barcelona: workshop

Climate Resilient Cities

November 18th 2019

The workshop Future Proof Asset management will be held during the Smart City Expo Barcelona on November 18th. A workshop on how to speed and scale up innovations for cities to become smart and resilient.

Event

Smart City Expo Barcelona: workshop

Climate Resilient Cities

November 18th 2019

The workshop Future Proof Asset management will be held during the Smart City Expo Barcelona on November 18th. A workshop on how to speed and scale up innovations for cities to become smart and resilient.

Event

Smart City Expo Barcelona: workshop

Climate Resilient Cities

November 18th 2019

The workshop Future Proof Asset management will be held during the Smart City Expo Barcelona on November 18th. A workshop on how to speed and scale up innovations for cities to become smart and resilient.

Event

Sensoring Bridges and Quay Walls

Climate Resilient Cities

Together with the City of Amsterdam’s program organization 'Bridges and Quay Walls', we will host a knowledge exchange meeting on Monitoring & Sensoring on October 14th.

Event

Sensoring Bridges and Quay Walls

Climate Resilient Cities

Together with the City of Amsterdam’s program organization 'Bridges and Quay Walls', we will host a knowledge exchange meeting on Monitoring & Sensoring on October 14th.

Event

Visit Mayor of Beijing to Amsterdam

Event

Visit Mayor of Beijing to Amsterdam

News

Our 9 highlights of 2020

With 2021 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Our 9 highlights of 2020

With 2021 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Our 9 highlights of 2020

With 2021 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Our 9 highlights of 2020

With 2021 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

News

Celebrating new collaborations

We are happy to announce that we are broadening and intensifying our partnerships with both Witteveen+Bos and Waternet.

Event

Amsterdam City Event

June 6, 2019

The Amsterdam City Event is a knowledge day for civil servants. On this day, civil servants of the municipality of Amsterdam will exchange knowledge, inspire each other and have the opportunity to expand their network.

News

Celebrating new collaborations

We are happy to announce that we are broadening and intensifying our partnerships with both Witteveen+Bos and Waternet.

Event

Amsterdam City Event

June 6, 2019

The Amsterdam City Event is a knowledge day for civil servants. On this day, civil servants of the municipality of Amsterdam will exchange knowledge, inspire each other and have the opportunity to expand their network.

Event

Official opening of our new location

June 21st 15:30-19:30

June 21st AMS Institute festively opens its new location at Marineterrein Amsterdam and celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Two important milestones we’d like to share with partners and friends.

Event

Official opening of our new location

June 21st 15:30-19:30

June 21st AMS Institute festively opens its new location at Marineterrein Amsterdam and celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Two important milestones we’d like to share with partners and friends.

Event

Official opening of our new location

June 21st 15:30-19:30

June 21st AMS Institute festively opens its new location at Marineterrein Amsterdam and celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Two important milestones we’d like to share with partners and friends.

Event

Official opening of our new location

June 21st 15:30-19:30

June 21st AMS Institute festively opens its new location at Marineterrein Amsterdam and celebrates its 5-year anniversary. Two important milestones we’d like to share with partners and friends.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

News

New episodes - Mayor’s Manual Podcast

The Mayor’s Manual Podcast taps into the solutions that frontrunners and changemakers - from the government, private sector, and knowledge institutes - want to see on every mayor’s manual. A new episode is published online every Friday.

News

New episodes - Mayor’s Manual Podcast

The Mayor’s Manual Podcast taps into the solutions that frontrunners and changemakers - from the government, private sector, and knowledge institutes - want to see on every mayor’s manual. A new episode is published online every Friday.

News

New Scientific Director AMS Institute

Effective September 1st, Eveline van Leeuwen, Professor of Urban Economics at Wageningen University & Research and international expert on spatial economics, has been appointed as Scientific Director of AMS Institute.

News

New Scientific Director AMS Institute

Effective September 1st, Eveline van Leeuwen, Professor of Urban Economics at Wageningen University & Research and international expert on spatial economics, has been appointed as Scientific Director of AMS Institute.

News

New Scientific Director AMS Institute

Effective September 1st, Eveline van Leeuwen, Professor of Urban Economics at Wageningen University & Research and international expert on spatial economics, has been appointed as Scientific Director of AMS Institute.

News

New Scientific Director AMS Institute

Effective September 1st, Eveline van Leeuwen, Professor of Urban Economics at Wageningen University & Research and international expert on spatial economics, has been appointed as Scientific Director of AMS Institute.

Event

National Finals ClimateLaunchpad

August 6 | 16:00-18:00h

You're invited to digitally join us August 6th from 4-6 PM for the National Finals of the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute.

Event

Amsterdam City Challenge

June 16

We would like to challenge you to come up with innovative solutions for smart mobility and energy saving. Join our 24-hour non-stop pressure cooker event at 16 &17 June at the start of the WeMakeThe.City festival.

Event

National Finals ClimateLaunchpad

August 6 | 16:00-18:00h

You're invited to digitally join us August 6th from 4-6 PM for the National Finals of the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute.

Event

Amsterdam City Challenge

June 16

We would like to challenge you to come up with innovative solutions for smart mobility and energy saving. Join our 24-hour non-stop pressure cooker event at 16 &17 June at the start of the WeMakeThe.City festival.

Event

AMS Climate Launchpad

Call closed on Sunday 23rd of June, 00.00 AM. Bootcamp is scheduled for July 16&17.

Do you have a great idea on urban sustainability? AMS Institute is joining forces with EIT Climate-KIC to organize a launchpad for business ideas on urban sustainability. Sign up to train, compete and launch!

Event

AMS Climate Launchpad

Call closed on Sunday 23rd of June, 00.00 AM. Bootcamp is scheduled for July 16&17.

Do you have a great idea on urban sustainability? AMS Institute is joining forces with EIT Climate-KIC to organize a launchpad for business ideas on urban sustainability. Sign up to train, compete and launch!

Event

AMS Climate Launchpad

Call closed on Sunday 23rd of June, 00.00 AM. Bootcamp is scheduled for July 16&17.

Do you have a great idea on urban sustainability? AMS Institute is joining forces with EIT Climate-KIC to organize a launchpad for business ideas on urban sustainability. Sign up to train, compete and launch!

Event

AMS Climate Launchpad

Call closed on Sunday 23rd of June, 00.00 AM. Bootcamp is scheduled for July 16&17.

Do you have a great idea on urban sustainability? AMS Institute is joining forces with EIT Climate-KIC to organize a launchpad for business ideas on urban sustainability. Sign up to train, compete and launch!

News

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2019

Education

After months of hard work, co-creation sessions, research, stakeholder interviews, design, and product development, the first cohort of MSc MADE students revealed their urban solutions and prototypes in a Living Lab exhibition.

News

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2019

Education

After months of hard work, co-creation sessions, research, stakeholder interviews, design, and product development, the first cohort of MSc MADE students revealed their urban solutions and prototypes in a Living Lab exhibition.

Event

MSc MADE - Student for a Day

May 17

Are you interested in the MSc MADE program? Join the student for a day programme on Friday 17 May. You will experience what it's like to be an MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design & Engineering student.

Event

MSc MADE - Student for a Day

May 17

Are you interested in the MSc MADE program? Join the student for a day programme on Friday 17 May. You will experience what it's like to be an MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design & Engineering student.

News

Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

News

Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

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Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

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Home of Innovation - Special AMS Institute

Home of Innovation (TU Delft) publishes an AMS Institute special. About the way we work with living labs, the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, and interviews with Amsterdam Alderman Udo Kock and Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus at TU Delft.

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Our relocation to Marineterrein

With a research portfolio of more than 80 projects, 30.000 online MOOC participants, and the launch of MSc MADE, we are ready for the next step in the development of the institute: AMS Institute will be moving to Marineterrein Amsterdam September 2018.

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Winners Nationals Climate Launchpad 2020

A new generation of climate entrepreneurs, eager to make a difference, joined the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute. The teams pitched their business ideas to a jury of experts. And the winners are...

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Our relocation to Marineterrein

With a research portfolio of more than 80 projects, 30.000 online MOOC participants, and the launch of MSc MADE, we are ready for the next step in the development of the institute: AMS Institute will be moving to Marineterrein Amsterdam September 2018.

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Winners Nationals Climate Launchpad 2020

A new generation of climate entrepreneurs, eager to make a difference, joined the ClimateLaunchpad @AMS Institute. The teams pitched their business ideas to a jury of experts. And the winners are...

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Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

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Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

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Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

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Regional Finals Climatelauchpad

September 10

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

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Annual Report 2017

2017 was our third year of operations. Our drive is to educate talent and develop innovative metropolitan solutions for the city of Amsterdam and cities worldwide. In our annual report we summarize an overview of our 2017 activities.

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Annual Report 2017

2017 was our third year of operations. Our drive is to educate talent and develop innovative metropolitan solutions for the city of Amsterdam and cities worldwide. In our annual report we summarize an overview of our 2017 activities.

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Wrap-up Amsterdam City Challenge

Ingredients for a successful Amsterdam City Challenge: 24-hours of non-stop ideating, uncovering insights, fun, 45 young bright minds in 8 multi-disciplinary teams. All this resulted in 8 amazing innovative solutions to the city's urban challenges!

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Wrap-up Amsterdam City Challenge

Ingredients for a successful Amsterdam City Challenge: 24-hours of non-stop ideating, uncovering insights, fun, 45 young bright minds in 8 multi-disciplinary teams. All this resulted in 8 amazing innovative solutions to the city's urban challenges!

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

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Annual report 2018

We are delighted to have the opportunity to summarize and report on our 2018 key activities. We've continued to make significant progress in creating a positive impact on the life of our citizens through innovative metropolitan solutions.

AMS Startup Booster - Apply now

Entrepreneurship

AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for urban-tech business idea development.

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MSc MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2019

Education

Over the course of two months, our MADE students looked into two metropolitan challenges and were challenged to research and design solutions. The cases they looked at were: Tuindorp Oostzaan and Sopropo.

AMS Startup Booster - Apply now

Entrepreneurship

AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for urban-tech business idea development.

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MSc MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2019

Education

Over the course of two months, our MADE students looked into two metropolitan challenges and were challenged to research and design solutions. The cases they looked at were: Tuindorp Oostzaan and Sopropo.

Vacancy | PR and Content Officer

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative near-native English PR and Content Officer, who is also fluent in Dutch, to help us further develop the positioning and outreach of AMS Institute.

Vacancy | PR and Content Officer

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative near-native English PR and Content Officer, who is also fluent in Dutch, to help us further develop the positioning and outreach of AMS Institute.

Vacancy | PR and Content Officer

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative near-native English PR and Content Officer, who is also fluent in Dutch, to help us further develop the positioning and outreach of AMS Institute.

Vacancy | PR and Content Officer

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative near-native English PR and Content Officer, who is also fluent in Dutch, to help us further develop the positioning and outreach of AMS Institute.

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Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

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Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

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Annual Report 2022

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Annual Report 2022

Vacancy | Office Assistant

Do you know what needs to be done to run everything smoothly, and are you an expert in arranging, planning and organizing? We are looking for a new Office Assistant!

Vacancy | Office Assistant

Do you know what needs to be done to run everything smoothly, and are you an expert in arranging, planning and organizing? We are looking for a new Office Assistant!

Vacancy | Office Assistant

Do you know what needs to be done to run everything smoothly, and are you an expert in arranging, planning and organizing? We are looking for a new Office Assistant!

Vacancy | Office Assistant

Do you know what needs to be done to run everything smoothly, and are you an expert in arranging, planning and organizing? We are looking for a new Office Assistant!

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Continuing the partnership

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Our 9 highlights of 2019

With 2020 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

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Continuing the partnership

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Our 9 highlights of 2019

With 2020 at our doorstep, a new year arrives to create innovative solutions to scale-up and accelerate impact in the urban environment. At the end of the year it is also tradition to look back and reminisce.

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Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

At the start of 2021, we launched the Mayor's Manual Podcast. Now, the Mayor’s Manual – Book Edition is available for d

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Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

At the start of 2021, we launched the Mayor's Manual Podcast. Now, the Mayor’s Manual – Book Edition is available for d

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Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

At the start of 2021, we launched the Mayor's Manual Podcast. Now, the Mayor’s Manual – Book Edition is available for d

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Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

At the start of 2021, we launched the Mayor's Manual Podcast. Now, the Mayor’s Manual – Book Edition is available for d