21 May 2025 MSc MADE 2025 study trip: tackling lost paths in Prague Education This year, approximately 30 enthusiastic students from the MSc MADE program embarked on a study trip to Prague. The study trip wasn’t just a change of setting; it was a dive into the real-world dynamics of spatial planning. Written by the MADE IT board. 24 Apr 2025 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2025 Education Thursday, April 17th 2025 was a joyous day for 23 MSc MADE students! Surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, they celebrated their achievements at the graduation ceremony and proudly received their diplomas as new urban engineers. 15 Apr 2025 REDOL's General Assembly Recap Circularity in Urban Regions Did you know that over 60% of urban waste in Europe still ends up in landfills or incinerators, despite its potential as a valuable resource? 15 Apr 2025 REDOL's General Assembly Recap Circularity in Urban Regions Did you know that over 60% of urban waste in Europe still ends up in landfills or incinerators, despite its potential as a valuable resource? 10 Apr 2025 Meet the winners: AMS Startup Booster #7 Entrepreneurship Just over a month ago, the Demo Day of AMS Startup Booster #7 wrapped up with three inspiring winners taking home the prizes. Now, we’re checking in to see where they’re headed next. 9 Apr 2025 Atelier Cities Event Amsterdam Recap Urban Energy How can cities accelerate their path toward the energy transition? 4 Apr 2025 Meet the New MADE IT Board of 2025 Education MADE IT is the study association representing students of the Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering (MADE) master’s program. 4 Apr 2025 Meet the New MADE IT Board of 2025 Education MADE IT is the study association representing students of the Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering (MADE) master’s program. 3 Apr 2025 Feeling Nature with AI Climate Resilient Cities Biophilia refers to the ‘innate connection humans feel with other forms of life’. An increasing number of studies highlight how contact with nature can benefit our health, society, environment, and economy. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 31 Mar 2025 Join us for Amsterdam Innovation Day Entrepreneurship Calling all innovators, founders, and ecosystem builders in Amsterdam! 25 Mar 2025 The canal of the future Climate Resilient Cities Quay walls serve an essential infrastructural role and have immense cultural and historical value for Amsterdam. But, with hundreds of kilometres of quay walls needing replacement or renovation in the coming decades, the city faces a massive challenge. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 10 Mar 2025 LIFE project for local grid congestion Urban Energy The energy transition is in full swing, but managing it effectively presents significant challenges. To address this, the Local Inclusive Future Energy (LIFE) project was launched in 2021. 20 Feb 2025 Meet the Startup Booster 7 entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Just four months ago, eight ambitious startups joined the seventh batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. Since last October, they've refined their business models, tested their ideas, and prepared to take their urban-tech innovations to the next level. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 6 Jan 2025 Generative AI in urban planning Urban Energy How can cities harness AI to streamline urban development without sacrificing the unique, local, messy characteristics that make them vibrant and livable? AMS Institute explores this topic and the relevant opportunities and risks with City of Amsterdam. 20 Dec 2024 Kenneth Heijns receives Andreaspenning Our former Managing Director Kenneth Heijns honored with the prestigious Andreaspenning 20 Dec 2024 Kenneth Heijns receives Andreaspenning Our former Managing Director Kenneth Heijns honored with the prestigious Andreaspenning 12 Dec 2024 Being Physical: SCA at MIT For the first time since AMS Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) partnered to create the joint inititative Senseable City Amsterdam, the full research team traveled to Boston. 9 Dec 2024 From 'old' to 'sustainable' devices Circularity in Urban Regions In today’s fast-paced digital world, we rarely pause to consider the hidden environmental costs of our devices. From laptops and servers to smartphones, the production of ICT hardware accounts for a staggering 3-6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 5 Dec 2024 Amsterdam's roofs: 50% electricity Urban Energy New findings reveal how Amsterdam can accelerate its transition towards so-called Positive Energy Districts, where clean, useful energy such as solar electricity and heat are generated and consumed locally. 5 Dec 2024 Amsterdam's roofs: 50% electricity Urban Energy New findings reveal how Amsterdam can accelerate its transition towards so-called Positive Energy Districts, where clean, useful energy such as solar electricity and heat are generated and consumed locally. 28 Nov 2024 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2024 Education MSc MADE students created engaging knowledge clips for the Metropolitan Challenges course, addressing key issues facing metropolitan areas today. The clips provide fresh perspectives on urban challenges like water, food, housing, energy, and transport. 21 Nov 2024 Guiding drivers to do better Responsible Urban Digitalization We all want livable cities and clean air. But how can we ensure driver autonomy while promoting public values in mobility? The Driving for Values project offers solutions for integrating smart navigation into cities—while covering critical ethical bases. 11 Nov 2024 The Ideal(s) City: daily sustainability Circularity in Urban Regions The work of the Ideal(s) City Lab has evolved into a partnership coined the “Integrated Monitor.” This monitor embeds sustainability within the entire municipality. 11 Nov 2024 The Ideal(s) City: daily sustainability Circularity in Urban Regions The work of the Ideal(s) City Lab has evolved into a partnership coined the “Integrated Monitor.” This monitor embeds sustainability within the entire municipality. 29 Oct 2024 No home left behind Urban Energy One major challenge to the energy transition is the housing sector. Much of our building stock desperately needs renovation, but that is only possible with the consent and cooperation of residents. Meet four TU Delft PhDs tackling the issue. 26 Sep 2024 AMS signs City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' On Wednesday, September 25, during the Public Space Expo, 17 parties*, including AMS Institute, officially signed the City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' (Timeless Canals). 26 Sep 2024 AMS signs City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' On Wednesday, September 25, during the Public Space Expo, 17 parties*, including AMS Institute, officially signed the City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' (Timeless Canals). 9 Sep 2024 MSc MADE study trip 2024 Education After a night on the sleeper train from Amsterdam, 20 MSc MADE students disembarked in Prague. The enjoyable and insightful trip gave us insights into urban mobility and housing issues outside of Amsterdam. By Yannick Aliet and Nina Lobo. 28 Aug 2024 Droppie and Nauti Entrepreneurship Our AMS Startup Booster program helps entrepreneurs turn their business idea into urban-tech startups. In light of batch #7 now opening its doors for new applicants, we’re looking back at some of batch #6 success stories! Today: Droppie and Nauti. 26 Aug 2024 Getting the historic centre off gas Urban Energy Amsterdam is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% by 2050 and phasing out natural gas by 2040. The historic Centrum is intended to transition off natural gas last, but new research from TU Delft and AMS pinpoints how it can already begin. 26 Aug 2024 Getting the historic centre off gas Urban Energy Amsterdam is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% by 2050 and phasing out natural gas by 2040. The historic Centrum is intended to transition off natural gas last, but new research from TU Delft and AMS pinpoints how it can already begin. 19 Aug 2024 Insects: proxies of urban biodiversity Urbanization is one of the key drivers of biodiversity decline. This MIT and AMS Institute study proposes a novel AI model and method to quantify insect population dynamics — a key indicator of biodiversity — in real-time to promote urban biodiversity. 18 Jul 2024 Startup Booster #6: Where are they now? Entrepreneurship We’re looking back at some of batch #6 winners! 2 Jul 2024 How do locals feel about low-car policy? Smart Urban Mobility As Amsterdam pursues a low-car future, this Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and AMS Institute research investigates what 400 Amsterdammers really think about different low-car urban interventions. 2 Jul 2024 How do locals feel about low-car policy? Smart Urban Mobility As Amsterdam pursues a low-car future, this Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and AMS Institute research investigates what 400 Amsterdammers really think about different low-car urban interventions. 24 Jun 2024 Drive-by sensors for cleaner cities MIT and AMS collab on drive-by sensors 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 28 May 2024 10 years of AMS, The Playbook Sharing the key building blocks to create urban impact 28 May 2024 Annual Report 2023 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 14 May 2024 Data-based tools for circular IT Circularity in Urban Regions RePlanIT provides insight into circular options for laptops and servers 7 May 2024 Zwanet van Lubek - New Managing Director The AMS Institute board has appointed Zwanet van Lubek as the Managing Director of Amsterdam Institute of Advanced... 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 30 Apr 2024 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2024 Education April 18th was an exciting day for 19 MSc MADE students! We warmly welcomed friends and family to the MSc MADE graduation ceremony where our newly minted urban engineers received and signed their diplomas. 29 Apr 2024 AMS Scientific Conference '24 The AMS Scientific Conference, April 23 - 25, came together as an exciting three days filled with discussions. 29 Apr 2024 AMS Scientific Conference '24 The AMS Scientific Conference, April 23 - 25, came together as an exciting three days filled with discussions. 18 Apr 2024 Reviving repair in the Netherlands Circularity in Urban Regions EU legislation alone won't revive the Netherlands' lost art of repair. 12 Apr 2024 Call for proposals DRO Smart Urban Mobility AMS Institute is part of the Groeifonds program DRO (Digitale Regie Openbare ruimte, or Digital Orchestration of the use of Public Space). Within this consortium we will be supporting 20 Proof of Concepts and we are looking for ideas! 5 Apr 2024 MAKE Biobased course - Open Knowledge Coalition Education The MAKE Biobased course, a joint effort between AMS Institute, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), and CODAM... 5 Apr 2024 MAKE Biobased course - Open Knowledge Coalition Education The MAKE Biobased course, a joint effort between AMS Institute, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), and CODAM... 27 Mar 2024 Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study from AMS Institute, MIT and TU Delft finds. 13 Mar 2024 Biobased: Build more, pollute less? Circularity in Urban Regions How can we build more while polluting less? 7 Mar 2024 New Bridges and Quay Walls platform 7 Mar 2024 New Bridges and Quay Walls platform 23 Feb 2024 Aligning art, science and engineering Education The new course is a milestone initiative from The neighbors AMS Institute, AHK, and CODAM 20 Feb 2024 7 AMS Startup Booster visionaries Entrepreneurship Last October, seven startups with innovative business ideas joined the sixth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 20 Feb 2024 7 AMS Startup Booster visionaries Entrepreneurship Last October, seven startups with innovative business ideas joined the sixth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 8 Feb 2024 Building more sustainably? Wood can be a solution. Solving the housing crisis while simultaneously making strides in sustainability: that's the goal of the Amsterdam municipality, but is it feasible? According to circular economy expert Joke Dufourmont, building with wood could provide a solution. 29 Jan 2024 AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium 22 Jan 2024 MetaCCAZE: new EU project on smart zero emission urban mobility Smart Urban Mobility The start of the year 2024 marks the unveiling of the new and innovative European project metaCCAZE which focuses on user-centric, electric, automated and connected mobility and infrastructure in European cities. 22 Jan 2024 MetaCCAZE: new EU project on smart zero emission urban mobility Smart Urban Mobility The start of the year 2024 marks the unveiling of the new and innovative European project metaCCAZE which focuses on user-centric, electric, automated and connected mobility and infrastructure in European cities. 16 Jan 2024 Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger Responsible Urban Digitalization Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers 9 Jan 2024 Living Lab documentaries MSc MADE An essential component of their Living lab projects is the creation of a documentary... 21 Dec 2023 Our 9 highlights of 2023 Before jumping into 2024, let's take a moment to reflect on this year, and take a look at a selection of 2023 highlights 21 Dec 2023 Our 9 highlights of 2023 Before jumping into 2024, let's take a moment to reflect on this year, and take a look at a selection of 2023 highlights 21 Dec 2023 Collect Your Retrofits Urban Energy In Amsterdam’s many heritage buildings, sustainable renovation involves more than just technical challenges. 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 7 Dec 2023 Amsterdam Circular: promoting sustainable entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship This week the second edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program came to its conclusion. 5 Dec 2023 Second-hand Solar Panels Reigersbos Circularity in Urban Regions South east added a new uniquely sustainable roof. The roof of the Kazerne in Reigersbos is completely outfitted with second-hand solar panels. This benefits the energy supply of the Kazerne building itself. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 ALIGN4Energy knowledge module 2023 27 Nov 2023 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2023 Education 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 8 Nov 2023 EU4Advice: Short Food Supply Chains Metropolitan Food Systems Short food supply chains (SFSCs) present solutions to the pressing challenges within our current food system. 30 Oct 2023 Bridging theory and practice: Urban innovation inspires at Marineterrein's Weekend van de Wetenschap In collaboration with Marineterrein partners, AMS Institute demonstrated its unwavering dedication... 30 Oct 2023 Bridging theory and practice: Urban innovation inspires at Marineterrein's Weekend van de Wetenschap In collaboration with Marineterrein partners, AMS Institute demonstrated its unwavering dedication... 27 Oct 2023 Empowering Cities with Citizen Engagement: CoTown Entrepreneurship As we celebrate the launch of our 6th AMS Startup Booster program, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the journey of our Booster Alumni. Let's hear it from CoTown. 19 Oct 2023 Highlighting MSc MADE Theses Education 14 Oct 2023 Introducing the Research Fellows 14 Oct 2023 Introducing the Research Fellows 5 Oct 2023 RePlanIT: Circularity in ICT hardware ReplanIT presented their findings on how to double ICT hardware lifespan, reducing e-waste and emissions during an interactive session as part of the ECP-NCDD* event. 4 Oct 2023 Amsterdam Circular #1 Startup Teams Entrepreneurship 25 teams joined the first edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program. After two months of experimenting, workshops, deep dives, training sessions and meeting investors, the startups are fully equipped to build a lasting business. 20 Sep 2023 OJOA: turning waste into (w)health Entrepreneurship Eating healthy should be accessible, natural, and circular, according to the founders of OJOA. The circular food startup tackles the challenge of food waste in Europe by upcycling imperfect fruits and addressing the lack of healthy products in the market. 20 Sep 2023 OJOA: turning waste into (w)health Entrepreneurship Eating healthy should be accessible, natural, and circular, according to the founders of OJOA. The circular food startup tackles the challenge of food waste in Europe by upcycling imperfect fruits and addressing the lack of healthy products in the market. 20 Sep 2023 New urban bridges and quay walls project Climate Resilient Cities 19 Sep 2023 Call for Abstracts We invite you to contribute to the conference "Reinventing the City 2024 - Blueprints for messy cities?" 19 Sep 2023 Call for Abstracts We invite you to contribute to the conference "Reinventing the City 2024 - Blueprints for messy cities?" 13 Sep 2023 Recap Opening Academic Year 10 Sep 2023 Recap MIT Summer school 2023 The MIT Summer School on "Decarbonizing Cities and the Social Costs of Climate Change" brought together... 7 Sep 2023 Amsterdam: How hot is it in your house? 7 Sep 2023 Amsterdam: How hot is it in your house? 5 Sep 2023 Call for proposals: Responsible Solutions in the Smart City Do you have an innovative idea to tackle ethical challenges in the smart city? We offer financial support and resources to transform your concept into a tangible prototype in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. 21 Aug 2023 Biobased plastics for nature restoration Circularity in Urban Regions The PRO-PHBV project has entered its experiment phase. The project is working on creating biobased plastics for both the 1 Aug 2023 Building the ideal city from data The best way to organize a city is in line with its ideals. But what exactly are those ideals and how do you prevent... 1 Aug 2023 Building the ideal city from data The best way to organize a city is in line with its ideals. But what exactly are those ideals and how do you prevent... 28 Jul 2023 Recap event Multifunctional Quay Walls 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 19 Jul 2023 MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2023 Entrepreneurship The MSc MADE course Metropolitan Solutions has once again proven to be a dynamic platform for tackling urban challenges 19 Jul 2023 Lia's internship at AMS Institute Education My internship experience at AMS Institute was nothing short of remarkable. As a summer research intern, 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 13 Jul 2023 Innovation and learning organizations join forces at Marineterrein Amsterdam 28 Jun 2023 Recap StolenBike-athon 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 16 Jun 2023 Annual Report 2022 16 Jun 2023 Annual Report 2022 12 Jun 2023 Debunking Timber Myths Circularity in Urban Regions 31 May 2023 SmartHubs: Insights and Tools for Future Urban Mobility Smart Urban Mobility After two years of extensive research, the first results of the SmartHubs project are available, a collaborative effort between AMS Institute and 18 partners. 25 May 2023 From sports club to innovation lab 25 May 2023 From sports club to innovation lab 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 14 Apr 2023 Innovating vertical farming Metropolitan Food Systems 13 Apr 2023 MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2023 Education Yesterday 18 MSc MADE students celebrated their graduation. We were happy to welcome the students, their families and... 13 Apr 2023 MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2023 Education Yesterday 18 MSc MADE students celebrated their graduation. We were happy to welcome the students, their families and... 4 Apr 2023 One Ground Studio - AMS Startup Booster Entrepreneurship Flash floods are becoming an increasingly pressing issue in many cities around the world, exacerbated by climate change 16 Mar 2023 Lettus Design - sustainable communities 16 Mar 2023 Lettus Design - sustainable communities 21 Mar 2023 Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems Responsible Urban Digitalization The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides... 10 Mar 2023 The Leaf's first pergola pilots Entrepreneurship "The need for greenery in cities is critical, but finding space can be a challenge. The Leaf's climate-adaptive... 8 Mar 2023 Re-plex material testing Circularity in Urban Regions At the Bajeskwartier in Amsterdam, BAM Advies & Engineering, AMS Institute, and NPSP recently installed a test rig... 8 Mar 2023 Re-plex material testing Circularity in Urban Regions At the Bajeskwartier in Amsterdam, BAM Advies & Engineering, AMS Institute, and NPSP recently installed a test rig... 28 Feb 2023 National Growth Fund proposal approved 21 May 2025 MSc MADE 2025 study trip: tackling lost paths in Prague Education This year, approximately 30 enthusiastic students from the MSc MADE program embarked on a study trip to Prague. The study trip wasn’t just a change of setting; it was a dive into the real-world dynamics of spatial planning. Written by the MADE IT board. 21 May 2025 MSc MADE 2025 study trip: tackling lost paths in Prague Education This year, approximately 30 enthusiastic students from the MSc MADE program embarked on a study trip to Prague. The study trip wasn’t just a change of setting; it was a dive into the real-world dynamics of spatial planning. Written by the MADE IT board. 24 Apr 2025 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2025 Education Thursday, April 17th 2025 was a joyous day for 23 MSc MADE students! Surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, they celebrated their achievements at the graduation ceremony and proudly received their diplomas as new urban engineers. 24 Apr 2025 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2025 Education Thursday, April 17th 2025 was a joyous day for 23 MSc MADE students! Surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, they celebrated their achievements at the graduation ceremony and proudly received their diplomas as new urban engineers. 24 Apr 2025 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2025 Education Thursday, April 17th 2025 was a joyous day for 23 MSc MADE students! Surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, they celebrated their achievements at the graduation ceremony and proudly received their diplomas as new urban engineers. 24 Apr 2025 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2025 Education Thursday, April 17th 2025 was a joyous day for 23 MSc MADE students! Surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, they celebrated their achievements at the graduation ceremony and proudly received their diplomas as new urban engineers. 15 Apr 2025 REDOL's General Assembly Recap Circularity in Urban Regions Did you know that over 60% of urban waste in Europe still ends up in landfills or incinerators, despite its potential as a valuable resource? 10 Apr 2025 Meet the winners: AMS Startup Booster #7 Entrepreneurship Just over a month ago, the Demo Day of AMS Startup Booster #7 wrapped up with three inspiring winners taking home the prizes. Now, we’re checking in to see where they’re headed next. 15 Apr 2025 REDOL's General Assembly Recap Circularity in Urban Regions Did you know that over 60% of urban waste in Europe still ends up in landfills or incinerators, despite its potential as a valuable resource? 10 Apr 2025 Meet the winners: AMS Startup Booster #7 Entrepreneurship Just over a month ago, the Demo Day of AMS Startup Booster #7 wrapped up with three inspiring winners taking home the prizes. Now, we’re checking in to see where they’re headed next. 9 Apr 2025 Atelier Cities Event Amsterdam Recap Urban Energy How can cities accelerate their path toward the energy transition? 9 Apr 2025 Atelier Cities Event Amsterdam Recap Urban Energy How can cities accelerate their path toward the energy transition? 9 Apr 2025 Atelier Cities Event Amsterdam Recap Urban Energy How can cities accelerate their path toward the energy transition? 9 Apr 2025 Atelier Cities Event Amsterdam Recap Urban Energy How can cities accelerate their path toward the energy transition? 4 Apr 2025 Meet the New MADE IT Board of 2025 Education MADE IT is the study association representing students of the Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering (MADE) master’s program. 4 Apr 2025 Meet the New MADE IT Board of 2025 Education MADE IT is the study association representing students of the Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering (MADE) master’s program. 3 Apr 2025 Feeling Nature with AI Climate Resilient Cities Biophilia refers to the ‘innate connection humans feel with other forms of life’. An increasing number of studies highlight how contact with nature can benefit our health, society, environment, and economy. 3 Apr 2025 Feeling Nature with AI Climate Resilient Cities Biophilia refers to the ‘innate connection humans feel with other forms of life’. An increasing number of studies highlight how contact with nature can benefit our health, society, environment, and economy. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 2 Apr 2025 Energy Lab South East Seminar recap Urban Energy How can we better organize the energy transition at a local level? That was the central question at the annual seminar of Energie Lab South East, which brought together 120 local partners, scientists, policymakers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. 31 Mar 2025 Join us for Amsterdam Innovation Day Entrepreneurship Calling all innovators, founders, and ecosystem builders in Amsterdam! 25 Mar 2025 The canal of the future Climate Resilient Cities Quay walls serve an essential infrastructural role and have immense cultural and historical value for Amsterdam. But, with hundreds of kilometres of quay walls needing replacement or renovation in the coming decades, the city faces a massive challenge. 31 Mar 2025 Join us for Amsterdam Innovation Day Entrepreneurship Calling all innovators, founders, and ecosystem builders in Amsterdam! 25 Mar 2025 The canal of the future Climate Resilient Cities Quay walls serve an essential infrastructural role and have immense cultural and historical value for Amsterdam. But, with hundreds of kilometres of quay walls needing replacement or renovation in the coming decades, the city faces a massive challenge. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 21 Mar 2025 What’s polluting our waterways? Circularity in Urban Regions New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city's waterways, such as cigarette butts and food packaging, and highlights the need for urgent interventions. 10 Mar 2025 LIFE project for local grid congestion Urban Energy The energy transition is in full swing, but managing it effectively presents significant challenges. To address this, the Local Inclusive Future Energy (LIFE) project was launched in 2021. 10 Mar 2025 LIFE project for local grid congestion Urban Energy The energy transition is in full swing, but managing it effectively presents significant challenges. To address this, the Local Inclusive Future Energy (LIFE) project was launched in 2021. 20 Feb 2025 Meet the Startup Booster 7 entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Just four months ago, eight ambitious startups joined the seventh batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. Since last October, they've refined their business models, tested their ideas, and prepared to take their urban-tech innovations to the next level. 20 Feb 2025 Meet the Startup Booster 7 entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship Just four months ago, eight ambitious startups joined the seventh batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. Since last October, they've refined their business models, tested their ideas, and prepared to take their urban-tech innovations to the next level. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 16 Jan 2025 Energy coaching halves energy bills Urban Energy New MIT and AMS Institute research shows how energy coaching and smart technology can solve energy poverty. Thanks to simple measures, energy bills and consumption fell, and households saved more money. 6 Jan 2025 Generative AI in urban planning Urban Energy How can cities harness AI to streamline urban development without sacrificing the unique, local, messy characteristics that make them vibrant and livable? AMS Institute explores this topic and the relevant opportunities and risks with City of Amsterdam. 20 Dec 2024 Kenneth Heijns receives Andreaspenning Our former Managing Director Kenneth Heijns honored with the prestigious Andreaspenning 6 Jan 2025 Generative AI in urban planning Urban Energy How can cities harness AI to streamline urban development without sacrificing the unique, local, messy characteristics that make them vibrant and livable? AMS Institute explores this topic and the relevant opportunities and risks with City of Amsterdam. 20 Dec 2024 Kenneth Heijns receives Andreaspenning Our former Managing Director Kenneth Heijns honored with the prestigious Andreaspenning 12 Dec 2024 Being Physical: SCA at MIT For the first time since AMS Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) partnered to create the joint inititative Senseable City Amsterdam, the full research team traveled to Boston. 12 Dec 2024 Being Physical: SCA at MIT For the first time since AMS Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) partnered to create the joint inititative Senseable City Amsterdam, the full research team traveled to Boston. 12 Dec 2024 Being Physical: SCA at MIT For the first time since AMS Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) partnered to create the joint inititative Senseable City Amsterdam, the full research team traveled to Boston. 12 Dec 2024 Being Physical: SCA at MIT For the first time since AMS Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) partnered to create the joint inititative Senseable City Amsterdam, the full research team traveled to Boston. 9 Dec 2024 From 'old' to 'sustainable' devices Circularity in Urban Regions In today’s fast-paced digital world, we rarely pause to consider the hidden environmental costs of our devices. From laptops and servers to smartphones, the production of ICT hardware accounts for a staggering 3-6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 9 Dec 2024 From 'old' to 'sustainable' devices Circularity in Urban Regions In today’s fast-paced digital world, we rarely pause to consider the hidden environmental costs of our devices. From laptops and servers to smartphones, the production of ICT hardware accounts for a staggering 3-6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 5 Dec 2024 Amsterdam's roofs: 50% electricity Urban Energy New findings reveal how Amsterdam can accelerate its transition towards so-called Positive Energy Districts, where clean, useful energy such as solar electricity and heat are generated and consumed locally. 5 Dec 2024 Amsterdam's roofs: 50% electricity Urban Energy New findings reveal how Amsterdam can accelerate its transition towards so-called Positive Energy Districts, where clean, useful energy such as solar electricity and heat are generated and consumed locally. 28 Nov 2024 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2024 Education MSc MADE students created engaging knowledge clips for the Metropolitan Challenges course, addressing key issues facing metropolitan areas today. The clips provide fresh perspectives on urban challenges like water, food, housing, energy, and transport. 28 Nov 2024 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2024 Education MSc MADE students created engaging knowledge clips for the Metropolitan Challenges course, addressing key issues facing metropolitan areas today. The clips provide fresh perspectives on urban challenges like water, food, housing, energy, and transport. 28 Nov 2024 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2024 Education MSc MADE students created engaging knowledge clips for the Metropolitan Challenges course, addressing key issues facing metropolitan areas today. The clips provide fresh perspectives on urban challenges like water, food, housing, energy, and transport. 28 Nov 2024 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2024 Education MSc MADE students created engaging knowledge clips for the Metropolitan Challenges course, addressing key issues facing metropolitan areas today. The clips provide fresh perspectives on urban challenges like water, food, housing, energy, and transport. 21 Nov 2024 Guiding drivers to do better Responsible Urban Digitalization We all want livable cities and clean air. But how can we ensure driver autonomy while promoting public values in mobility? The Driving for Values project offers solutions for integrating smart navigation into cities—while covering critical ethical bases. 11 Nov 2024 The Ideal(s) City: daily sustainability Circularity in Urban Regions The work of the Ideal(s) City Lab has evolved into a partnership coined the “Integrated Monitor.” This monitor embeds sustainability within the entire municipality. 21 Nov 2024 Guiding drivers to do better Responsible Urban Digitalization We all want livable cities and clean air. But how can we ensure driver autonomy while promoting public values in mobility? The Driving for Values project offers solutions for integrating smart navigation into cities—while covering critical ethical bases. 11 Nov 2024 The Ideal(s) City: daily sustainability Circularity in Urban Regions The work of the Ideal(s) City Lab has evolved into a partnership coined the “Integrated Monitor.” This monitor embeds sustainability within the entire municipality. 29 Oct 2024 No home left behind Urban Energy One major challenge to the energy transition is the housing sector. Much of our building stock desperately needs renovation, but that is only possible with the consent and cooperation of residents. Meet four TU Delft PhDs tackling the issue. 29 Oct 2024 No home left behind Urban Energy One major challenge to the energy transition is the housing sector. Much of our building stock desperately needs renovation, but that is only possible with the consent and cooperation of residents. Meet four TU Delft PhDs tackling the issue. 29 Oct 2024 No home left behind Urban Energy One major challenge to the energy transition is the housing sector. Much of our building stock desperately needs renovation, but that is only possible with the consent and cooperation of residents. Meet four TU Delft PhDs tackling the issue. 29 Oct 2024 No home left behind Urban Energy One major challenge to the energy transition is the housing sector. Much of our building stock desperately needs renovation, but that is only possible with the consent and cooperation of residents. Meet four TU Delft PhDs tackling the issue. 26 Sep 2024 AMS signs City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' On Wednesday, September 25, during the Public Space Expo, 17 parties*, including AMS Institute, officially signed the City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' (Timeless Canals). 26 Sep 2024 AMS signs City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' On Wednesday, September 25, during the Public Space Expo, 17 parties*, including AMS Institute, officially signed the City Deal 'Tijdloze Grachten' (Timeless Canals). 9 Sep 2024 MSc MADE study trip 2024 Education After a night on the sleeper train from Amsterdam, 20 MSc MADE students disembarked in Prague. The enjoyable and insightful trip gave us insights into urban mobility and housing issues outside of Amsterdam. By Yannick Aliet and Nina Lobo. 9 Sep 2024 MSc MADE study trip 2024 Education After a night on the sleeper train from Amsterdam, 20 MSc MADE students disembarked in Prague. The enjoyable and insightful trip gave us insights into urban mobility and housing issues outside of Amsterdam. By Yannick Aliet and Nina Lobo. 28 Aug 2024 Droppie and Nauti Entrepreneurship Our AMS Startup Booster program helps entrepreneurs turn their business idea into urban-tech startups. In light of batch #7 now opening its doors for new applicants, we’re looking back at some of batch #6 success stories! Today: Droppie and Nauti. 28 Aug 2024 Droppie and Nauti Entrepreneurship Our AMS Startup Booster program helps entrepreneurs turn their business idea into urban-tech startups. In light of batch #7 now opening its doors for new applicants, we’re looking back at some of batch #6 success stories! Today: Droppie and Nauti. 28 Aug 2024 Droppie and Nauti Entrepreneurship Our AMS Startup Booster program helps entrepreneurs turn their business idea into urban-tech startups. In light of batch #7 now opening its doors for new applicants, we’re looking back at some of batch #6 success stories! Today: Droppie and Nauti. 28 Aug 2024 Droppie and Nauti Entrepreneurship Our AMS Startup Booster program helps entrepreneurs turn their business idea into urban-tech startups. In light of batch #7 now opening its doors for new applicants, we’re looking back at some of batch #6 success stories! Today: Droppie and Nauti. 26 Aug 2024 Getting the historic centre off gas Urban Energy Amsterdam is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% by 2050 and phasing out natural gas by 2040. The historic Centrum is intended to transition off natural gas last, but new research from TU Delft and AMS pinpoints how it can already begin. 19 Aug 2024 Insects: proxies of urban biodiversity Urbanization is one of the key drivers of biodiversity decline. This MIT and AMS Institute study proposes a novel AI model and method to quantify insect population dynamics — a key indicator of biodiversity — in real-time to promote urban biodiversity. 26 Aug 2024 Getting the historic centre off gas Urban Energy Amsterdam is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% by 2050 and phasing out natural gas by 2040. The historic Centrum is intended to transition off natural gas last, but new research from TU Delft and AMS pinpoints how it can already begin. 19 Aug 2024 Insects: proxies of urban biodiversity Urbanization is one of the key drivers of biodiversity decline. This MIT and AMS Institute study proposes a novel AI model and method to quantify insect population dynamics — a key indicator of biodiversity — in real-time to promote urban biodiversity. 18 Jul 2024 Startup Booster #6: Where are they now? Entrepreneurship We’re looking back at some of batch #6 winners! 18 Jul 2024 Startup Booster #6: Where are they now? Entrepreneurship We’re looking back at some of batch #6 winners! 18 Jul 2024 Startup Booster #6: Where are they now? Entrepreneurship We’re looking back at some of batch #6 winners! 18 Jul 2024 Startup Booster #6: Where are they now? Entrepreneurship We’re looking back at some of batch #6 winners! 2 Jul 2024 How do locals feel about low-car policy? Smart Urban Mobility As Amsterdam pursues a low-car future, this Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and AMS Institute research investigates what 400 Amsterdammers really think about different low-car urban interventions. 2 Jul 2024 How do locals feel about low-car policy? Smart Urban Mobility As Amsterdam pursues a low-car future, this Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and AMS Institute research investigates what 400 Amsterdammers really think about different low-car urban interventions. 24 Jun 2024 Drive-by sensors for cleaner cities MIT and AMS collab on drive-by sensors 24 Jun 2024 Drive-by sensors for cleaner cities MIT and AMS collab on drive-by sensors 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 14 Jun 2024 Heat stress inequality in Amsterdam Climate Resilient Cities New study published in Nature Cities 28 May 2024 10 years of AMS, The Playbook Sharing the key building blocks to create urban impact 28 May 2024 Annual Report 2023 28 May 2024 10 years of AMS, The Playbook Sharing the key building blocks to create urban impact 28 May 2024 Annual Report 2023 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 27 May 2024 Amsterdam's huge circular potential Circularity in Urban Regions Four circular economy strategies in Amsterdam could lead to huge emissions savings 14 May 2024 Data-based tools for circular IT Circularity in Urban Regions RePlanIT provides insight into circular options for laptops and servers 14 May 2024 Data-based tools for circular IT Circularity in Urban Regions RePlanIT provides insight into circular options for laptops and servers 7 May 2024 Zwanet van Lubek - New Managing Director The AMS Institute board has appointed Zwanet van Lubek as the Managing Director of Amsterdam Institute of Advanced... 7 May 2024 Zwanet van Lubek - New Managing Director The AMS Institute board has appointed Zwanet van Lubek as the Managing Director of Amsterdam Institute of Advanced... 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 1 May 2024 Metro energy can power electric buses Urban Energy The project finds a way to not only outsmart grid congestion, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs 30 Apr 2024 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2024 Education April 18th was an exciting day for 19 MSc MADE students! We warmly welcomed friends and family to the MSc MADE graduation ceremony where our newly minted urban engineers received and signed their diplomas. 29 Apr 2024 AMS Scientific Conference '24 The AMS Scientific Conference, April 23 - 25, came together as an exciting three days filled with discussions. 30 Apr 2024 MSc MADE Graduation Ceremony 2024 Education April 18th was an exciting day for 19 MSc MADE students! We warmly welcomed friends and family to the MSc MADE graduation ceremony where our newly minted urban engineers received and signed their diplomas. 29 Apr 2024 AMS Scientific Conference '24 The AMS Scientific Conference, April 23 - 25, came together as an exciting three days filled with discussions. 18 Apr 2024 Reviving repair in the Netherlands Circularity in Urban Regions EU legislation alone won't revive the Netherlands' lost art of repair. 18 Apr 2024 Reviving repair in the Netherlands Circularity in Urban Regions EU legislation alone won't revive the Netherlands' lost art of repair. 18 Apr 2024 Reviving repair in the Netherlands Circularity in Urban Regions EU legislation alone won't revive the Netherlands' lost art of repair. 18 Apr 2024 Reviving repair in the Netherlands Circularity in Urban Regions EU legislation alone won't revive the Netherlands' lost art of repair. 12 Apr 2024 Call for proposals DRO Smart Urban Mobility AMS Institute is part of the Groeifonds program DRO (Digitale Regie Openbare ruimte, or Digital Orchestration of the use of Public Space). Within this consortium we will be supporting 20 Proof of Concepts and we are looking for ideas! 12 Apr 2024 Call for proposals DRO Smart Urban Mobility AMS Institute is part of the Groeifonds program DRO (Digitale Regie Openbare ruimte, or Digital Orchestration of the use of Public Space). Within this consortium we will be supporting 20 Proof of Concepts and we are looking for ideas! 5 Apr 2024 MAKE Biobased course - Open Knowledge Coalition Education The MAKE Biobased course, a joint effort between AMS Institute, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), and CODAM... 5 Apr 2024 MAKE Biobased course - Open Knowledge Coalition Education The MAKE Biobased course, a joint effort between AMS Institute, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), and CODAM... 27 Mar 2024 Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study from AMS Institute, MIT and TU Delft finds. 27 Mar 2024 Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study from AMS Institute, MIT and TU Delft finds. 27 Mar 2024 Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study from AMS Institute, MIT and TU Delft finds. 27 Mar 2024 Think globally, rebuild locally In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study from AMS Institute, MIT and TU Delft finds. 13 Mar 2024 Biobased: Build more, pollute less? Circularity in Urban Regions How can we build more while polluting less? 7 Mar 2024 New Bridges and Quay Walls platform 13 Mar 2024 Biobased: Build more, pollute less? Circularity in Urban Regions How can we build more while polluting less? 7 Mar 2024 New Bridges and Quay Walls platform 23 Feb 2024 Aligning art, science and engineering Education The new course is a milestone initiative from The neighbors AMS Institute, AHK, and CODAM 23 Feb 2024 Aligning art, science and engineering Education The new course is a milestone initiative from The neighbors AMS Institute, AHK, and CODAM 23 Feb 2024 Aligning art, science and engineering Education The new course is a milestone initiative from The neighbors AMS Institute, AHK, and CODAM 23 Feb 2024 Aligning art, science and engineering Education The new course is a milestone initiative from The neighbors AMS Institute, AHK, and CODAM 20 Feb 2024 7 AMS Startup Booster visionaries Entrepreneurship Last October, seven startups with innovative business ideas joined the sixth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 20 Feb 2024 7 AMS Startup Booster visionaries Entrepreneurship Last October, seven startups with innovative business ideas joined the sixth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 8 Feb 2024 Building more sustainably? Wood can be a solution. Solving the housing crisis while simultaneously making strides in sustainability: that's the goal of the Amsterdam municipality, but is it feasible? According to circular economy expert Joke Dufourmont, building with wood could provide a solution. 8 Feb 2024 Building more sustainably? Wood can be a solution. Solving the housing crisis while simultaneously making strides in sustainability: that's the goal of the Amsterdam municipality, but is it feasible? According to circular economy expert Joke Dufourmont, building with wood could provide a solution. 29 Jan 2024 AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium 29 Jan 2024 AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium 29 Jan 2024 AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium 29 Jan 2024 AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium 22 Jan 2024 MetaCCAZE: new EU project on smart zero emission urban mobility Smart Urban Mobility The start of the year 2024 marks the unveiling of the new and innovative European project metaCCAZE which focuses on user-centric, electric, automated and connected mobility and infrastructure in European cities. 16 Jan 2024 Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger Responsible Urban Digitalization Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers 22 Jan 2024 MetaCCAZE: new EU project on smart zero emission urban mobility Smart Urban Mobility The start of the year 2024 marks the unveiling of the new and innovative European project metaCCAZE which focuses on user-centric, electric, automated and connected mobility and infrastructure in European cities. 16 Jan 2024 Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger Responsible Urban Digitalization Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers 9 Jan 2024 Living Lab documentaries MSc MADE An essential component of their Living lab projects is the creation of a documentary... 9 Jan 2024 Living Lab documentaries MSc MADE An essential component of their Living lab projects is the creation of a documentary... 9 Jan 2024 Living Lab documentaries MSc MADE An essential component of their Living lab projects is the creation of a documentary... 9 Jan 2024 Living Lab documentaries MSc MADE An essential component of their Living lab projects is the creation of a documentary... 21 Dec 2023 Our 9 highlights of 2023 Before jumping into 2024, let's take a moment to reflect on this year, and take a look at a selection of 2023 highlights 21 Dec 2023 Our 9 highlights of 2023 Before jumping into 2024, let's take a moment to reflect on this year, and take a look at a selection of 2023 highlights 21 Dec 2023 Collect Your Retrofits Urban Energy In Amsterdam’s many heritage buildings, sustainable renovation involves more than just technical challenges. 21 Dec 2023 Collect Your Retrofits Urban Energy In Amsterdam’s many heritage buildings, sustainable renovation involves more than just technical challenges. 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 19 Dec 2023 Innofestival aftermovie 7 Dec 2023 Amsterdam Circular: promoting sustainable entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship This week the second edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program came to its conclusion. 5 Dec 2023 Second-hand Solar Panels Reigersbos Circularity in Urban Regions South east added a new uniquely sustainable roof. The roof of the Kazerne in Reigersbos is completely outfitted with second-hand solar panels. This benefits the energy supply of the Kazerne building itself. 7 Dec 2023 Amsterdam Circular: promoting sustainable entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship This week the second edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program came to its conclusion. 5 Dec 2023 Second-hand Solar Panels Reigersbos Circularity in Urban Regions South east added a new uniquely sustainable roof. The roof of the Kazerne in Reigersbos is completely outfitted with second-hand solar panels. This benefits the energy supply of the Kazerne building itself. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 New model predicts the safety quaysides Climate Resilient Cities Mart-Jan Hemel defended his thesis on this at TU Delft on November 30. 30 Nov 2023 ALIGN4Energy knowledge module 2023 30 Nov 2023 ALIGN4Energy knowledge module 2023 27 Nov 2023 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2023 Education 27 Nov 2023 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2023 Education 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 24 Nov 2023 Exciting News from Amsterdam Zuidoost Urban Energy Tuesday Nov 21st marks a major milestone as we officially signed the '24-'28 Energy Lab Zuidoost cooperation agreement 8 Nov 2023 EU4Advice: Short Food Supply Chains Metropolitan Food Systems Short food supply chains (SFSCs) present solutions to the pressing challenges within our current food system. 30 Oct 2023 Bridging theory and practice: Urban innovation inspires at Marineterrein's Weekend van de Wetenschap In collaboration with Marineterrein partners, AMS Institute demonstrated its unwavering dedication... 8 Nov 2023 EU4Advice: Short Food Supply Chains Metropolitan Food Systems Short food supply chains (SFSCs) present solutions to the pressing challenges within our current food system. 30 Oct 2023 Bridging theory and practice: Urban innovation inspires at Marineterrein's Weekend van de Wetenschap In collaboration with Marineterrein partners, AMS Institute demonstrated its unwavering dedication... 27 Oct 2023 Empowering Cities with Citizen Engagement: CoTown Entrepreneurship As we celebrate the launch of our 6th AMS Startup Booster program, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the journey of our Booster Alumni. Let's hear it from CoTown. 27 Oct 2023 Empowering Cities with Citizen Engagement: CoTown Entrepreneurship As we celebrate the launch of our 6th AMS Startup Booster program, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the journey of our Booster Alumni. Let's hear it from CoTown. 27 Oct 2023 Empowering Cities with Citizen Engagement: CoTown Entrepreneurship As we celebrate the launch of our 6th AMS Startup Booster program, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the journey of our Booster Alumni. Let's hear it from CoTown. 27 Oct 2023 Empowering Cities with Citizen Engagement: CoTown Entrepreneurship As we celebrate the launch of our 6th AMS Startup Booster program, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the journey of our Booster Alumni. Let's hear it from CoTown. 19 Oct 2023 Highlighting MSc MADE Theses Education 19 Oct 2023 Highlighting MSc MADE Theses Education 14 Oct 2023 Introducing the Research Fellows 14 Oct 2023 Introducing the Research Fellows 5 Oct 2023 RePlanIT: Circularity in ICT hardware ReplanIT presented their findings on how to double ICT hardware lifespan, reducing e-waste and emissions during an interactive session as part of the ECP-NCDD* event. 5 Oct 2023 RePlanIT: Circularity in ICT hardware ReplanIT presented their findings on how to double ICT hardware lifespan, reducing e-waste and emissions during an interactive session as part of the ECP-NCDD* event. 5 Oct 2023 RePlanIT: Circularity in ICT hardware ReplanIT presented their findings on how to double ICT hardware lifespan, reducing e-waste and emissions during an interactive session as part of the ECP-NCDD* event. 5 Oct 2023 RePlanIT: Circularity in ICT hardware ReplanIT presented their findings on how to double ICT hardware lifespan, reducing e-waste and emissions during an interactive session as part of the ECP-NCDD* event. 4 Oct 2023 Amsterdam Circular #1 Startup Teams Entrepreneurship 25 teams joined the first edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program. After two months of experimenting, workshops, deep dives, training sessions and meeting investors, the startups are fully equipped to build a lasting business. 20 Sep 2023 OJOA: turning waste into (w)health Entrepreneurship Eating healthy should be accessible, natural, and circular, according to the founders of OJOA. The circular food startup tackles the challenge of food waste in Europe by upcycling imperfect fruits and addressing the lack of healthy products in the market. 4 Oct 2023 Amsterdam Circular #1 Startup Teams Entrepreneurship 25 teams joined the first edition of the Amsterdam Circular investor readiness program. After two months of experimenting, workshops, deep dives, training sessions and meeting investors, the startups are fully equipped to build a lasting business. 20 Sep 2023 OJOA: turning waste into (w)health Entrepreneurship Eating healthy should be accessible, natural, and circular, according to the founders of OJOA. The circular food startup tackles the challenge of food waste in Europe by upcycling imperfect fruits and addressing the lack of healthy products in the market. 20 Sep 2023 New urban bridges and quay walls project Climate Resilient Cities 20 Sep 2023 New urban bridges and quay walls project Climate Resilient Cities 20 Sep 2023 New urban bridges and quay walls project Climate Resilient Cities 20 Sep 2023 New urban bridges and quay walls project Climate Resilient Cities 19 Sep 2023 Call for Abstracts We invite you to contribute to the conference "Reinventing the City 2024 - Blueprints for messy cities?" 19 Sep 2023 Call for Abstracts We invite you to contribute to the conference "Reinventing the City 2024 - Blueprints for messy cities?" 13 Sep 2023 Recap Opening Academic Year 13 Sep 2023 Recap Opening Academic Year 10 Sep 2023 Recap MIT Summer school 2023 The MIT Summer School on "Decarbonizing Cities and the Social Costs of Climate Change" brought together... 10 Sep 2023 Recap MIT Summer school 2023 The MIT Summer School on "Decarbonizing Cities and the Social Costs of Climate Change" brought together... 10 Sep 2023 Recap MIT Summer school 2023 The MIT Summer School on "Decarbonizing Cities and the Social Costs of Climate Change" brought together... 10 Sep 2023 Recap MIT Summer school 2023 The MIT Summer School on "Decarbonizing Cities and the Social Costs of Climate Change" brought together... 7 Sep 2023 Amsterdam: How hot is it in your house? 5 Sep 2023 Call for proposals: Responsible Solutions in the Smart City Do you have an innovative idea to tackle ethical challenges in the smart city? We offer financial support and resources to transform your concept into a tangible prototype in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. 7 Sep 2023 Amsterdam: How hot is it in your house? 5 Sep 2023 Call for proposals: Responsible Solutions in the Smart City Do you have an innovative idea to tackle ethical challenges in the smart city? We offer financial support and resources to transform your concept into a tangible prototype in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. 21 Aug 2023 Biobased plastics for nature restoration Circularity in Urban Regions The PRO-PHBV project has entered its experiment phase. The project is working on creating biobased plastics for both the 21 Aug 2023 Biobased plastics for nature restoration Circularity in Urban Regions The PRO-PHBV project has entered its experiment phase. The project is working on creating biobased plastics for both the 21 Aug 2023 Biobased plastics for nature restoration Circularity in Urban Regions The PRO-PHBV project has entered its experiment phase. The project is working on creating biobased plastics for both the 21 Aug 2023 Biobased plastics for nature restoration Circularity in Urban Regions The PRO-PHBV project has entered its experiment phase. The project is working on creating biobased plastics for both the 1 Aug 2023 Building the ideal city from data The best way to organize a city is in line with its ideals. But what exactly are those ideals and how do you prevent... 1 Aug 2023 Building the ideal city from data The best way to organize a city is in line with its ideals. But what exactly are those ideals and how do you prevent... 28 Jul 2023 Recap event Multifunctional Quay Walls 28 Jul 2023 Recap event Multifunctional Quay Walls 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 26 Jul 2023 Living Labs Microsummit 2023 On June 26, 2023, AMS Institute, in collaboration with the Next-Generation Cities Institute at Concordia University, ... 19 Jul 2023 MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2023 Entrepreneurship The MSc MADE course Metropolitan Solutions has once again proven to be a dynamic platform for tackling urban challenges 19 Jul 2023 Lia's internship at AMS Institute Education My internship experience at AMS Institute was nothing short of remarkable. As a summer research intern, 19 Jul 2023 MADE Metropolitan Solutions 2023 Entrepreneurship The MSc MADE course Metropolitan Solutions has once again proven to be a dynamic platform for tackling urban challenges 19 Jul 2023 Lia's internship at AMS Institute Education My internship experience at AMS Institute was nothing short of remarkable. As a summer research intern, 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 14 Jul 2023 AMS Startup Booster batch #5 Entrepreneurship Last April, five teams with innovative busines ideas joined the fifth batch of the AMS Startup Booster program. 13 Jul 2023 Innovation and learning organizations join forces at Marineterrein Amsterdam 13 Jul 2023 Innovation and learning organizations join forces at Marineterrein Amsterdam 28 Jun 2023 Recap StolenBike-athon 28 Jun 2023 Recap StolenBike-athon 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 16 Jun 2023 Annual Report 2022 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 16 Jun 2023 Annual Report 2022 12 Jun 2023 Debunking Timber Myths Circularity in Urban Regions 12 Jun 2023 Debunking Timber Myths Circularity in Urban Regions 12 Jun 2023 Debunking Timber Myths Circularity in Urban Regions 12 Jun 2023 Debunking Timber Myths Circularity in Urban Regions 31 May 2023 SmartHubs: Insights and Tools for Future Urban Mobility Smart Urban Mobility After two years of extensive research, the first results of the SmartHubs project are available, a collaborative effort between AMS Institute and 18 partners. 31 May 2023 SmartHubs: Insights and Tools for Future Urban Mobility Smart Urban Mobility After two years of extensive research, the first results of the SmartHubs project are available, a collaborative effort between AMS Institute and 18 partners. 25 May 2023 From sports club to innovation lab 25 May 2023 From sports club to innovation lab 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 14 Apr 2023 Innovating vertical farming Metropolitan Food Systems 13 Apr 2023 MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2023 Education Yesterday 18 MSc MADE students celebrated their graduation. We were happy to welcome the students, their families and... 14 Apr 2023 Innovating vertical farming Metropolitan Food Systems 13 Apr 2023 MSc MADE graduation ceremony 2023 Education Yesterday 18 MSc MADE students celebrated their graduation. We were happy to welcome the students, their families and... 4 Apr 2023 One Ground Studio - AMS Startup Booster Entrepreneurship Flash floods are becoming an increasingly pressing issue in many cities around the world, exacerbated by climate change 4 Apr 2023 One Ground Studio - AMS Startup Booster Entrepreneurship Flash floods are becoming an increasingly pressing issue in many cities around the world, exacerbated by climate change 4 Apr 2023 One Ground Studio - AMS Startup Booster Entrepreneurship Flash floods are becoming an increasingly pressing issue in many cities around the world, exacerbated by climate change 4 Apr 2023 One Ground Studio - AMS Startup Booster Entrepreneurship Flash floods are becoming an increasingly pressing issue in many cities around the world, exacerbated by climate change 16 Mar 2023 Lettus Design - sustainable communities 16 Mar 2023 Lettus Design - sustainable communities 21 Mar 2023 Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems Responsible Urban Digitalization The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides... 21 Mar 2023 Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems Responsible Urban Digitalization The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides... 10 Mar 2023 The Leaf's first pergola pilots Entrepreneurship "The need for greenery in cities is critical, but finding space can be a challenge. The Leaf's climate-adaptive... 10 Mar 2023 The Leaf's first pergola pilots Entrepreneurship "The need for greenery in cities is critical, but finding space can be a challenge. The Leaf's climate-adaptive... 10 Mar 2023 The Leaf's first pergola pilots Entrepreneurship "The need for greenery in cities is critical, but finding space can be a challenge. The Leaf's climate-adaptive... 10 Mar 2023 The Leaf's first pergola pilots Entrepreneurship "The need for greenery in cities is critical, but finding space can be a challenge. The Leaf's climate-adaptive... 8 Mar 2023 Re-plex material testing Circularity in Urban Regions At the Bajeskwartier in Amsterdam, BAM Advies & Engineering, AMS Institute, and NPSP recently installed a test rig... 28 Feb 2023 National Growth Fund proposal approved 8 Mar 2023 Re-plex material testing Circularity in Urban Regions At the Bajeskwartier in Amsterdam, BAM Advies & Engineering, AMS Institute, and NPSP recently installed a test rig... 28 Feb 2023 National Growth Fund proposal approved