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 Open Knowledge Coalition: MAKE Biobased equips students with skills for a biobased future Education The MAKE Biobased course, a joint effort between AMS Institute, Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), and CODAM... 5 Apr 2024 Open Knowledge Coalition: MAKE Biobased equips students with skills for a biobased future 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 27 Feb 2023 MADE students create elephant dung bench Education Five of our MSc MADE students have collaborated with ARTIS to create a sustainable park bench made of elephant dung. The project, part of a living lab, was designed to find a circular solution to ARTIS's largest organic waste stream: elephant poop. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 20 Feb 2023 Smart design reduces aircraft noise 16 Feb 2023 Launch Amsterdam Circular Entrepreneurship AMS Institute launches the Amsterdam Circular Investor Readiness Program, together with Rockstart... 16 Feb 2023 Launch Amsterdam Circular Entrepreneurship AMS Institute launches the Amsterdam Circular Investor Readiness Program, together with Rockstart... 15 Feb 2023 Uncovering the Routes of Stolen Bikes Smart Urban Mobility With an estimated 80,000 bikes stolen in Amsterdam each year, AMS Institute, TU Delft, and MIT, in partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam, have placed 100 locked GPS-traceable bikes in Amsterdam to track and analyze the patterns of stolen bikes. 10 Feb 2023 Bio-based construction getting into gear Circularity in Urban Regions 9 Feb 2023 Week of the Circular Economy 2023: 3 projects highlighted 9 Feb 2023 Week of the Circular Economy 2023: 3 projects highlighted 8 Feb 2023 Official Launch Circulaw Circularity in Urban Regions CircuLaw is a new online legal platform that aims to break down the barriers to the transition towards a circular econom 6 Feb 2023 Next phase for Roboat Roboat is ready to boost urban waterborne mobility and transportation and scale its added value to cities... 26 Jan 2023 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Syllogic, Cyrcle and BUX Entrepreneurship Time to introduce the last start-ups that are getting boosted! 26 Jan 2023 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Syllogic, Cyrcle and BUX Entrepreneurship Time to introduce the last start-ups that are getting boosted! 11 Jan 2023 SPATwater: Sustainable Business Parks Entrepreneurship Say goodbye to grey business parks! SPATwater, a Start-up Booster program alumnus developed a free online tool through which businesses can achieve sustainable and climate-adaptive spaces with a step-by-step approach. 21 Dec 2022 Blog #5: Towards a Car-Independent City - The Role of Attitudes Smart Urban Mobility Blog by Jaime Soza-Parra, Petar Koljensic, Tom Kuipers 21 Dec 2022 Blog #5: Towards a Car-Independent City - The Role of Attitudes Smart Urban Mobility Blog by Jaime Soza-Parra, Petar Koljensic, Tom Kuipers 1 Dec 2022 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Lettus Design, AI Institute and Energon System Entrepreneurship Last October, six startups joined the AMS Startup Booster program: AMS Institutes early-stage incubator for business ide 15 Dec 2022 A MADE students’ trip to the SCEWC Education 21 Dec 2022 Our 9 highlights of 2022 With 2023 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 a tradition to look back and reminisce. 21 Dec 2022 Our 9 highlights of 2022 With 2023 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 a tradition to look back and reminisce. 28 Nov 2022 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2022 Education The first-year MSc MADE students produced a series of knowledge clips during one of their first courses... 3 Nov 2022 SUM Blog #04: Dynamic Urban Solutions - Geofencing for Future Mobility Management Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Marco Rinaldi, Tom Kuipers, Petar Koljensic 24 Oct 2022 Kick-off communication about sensors Responsible Urban Digitalization On Oct. 20, 2022, we celebrated the official launch of a joint project on effective and inclusive communication on sensors. 24 Oct 2022 Kick-off communication about sensors Responsible Urban Digitalization On Oct. 20, 2022, we celebrated the official launch of a joint project on effective and inclusive communication on sensors. 14 Oct 2022 Bloomberg Field Trip That's it. Tuesday was the third and final day of the Bloomberg Citylab. We feel proud and fulfilled that AMS Institute could play such a big role in taking part in the conversation about urban innovation. We could only wish that it would be such a succes 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 22 Sep 2022 MSc MADE Introduction days 2022/2023 Education September 5th AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2022/2023 during... 9 Sep 2022 Shuttercam pilot at Johan Cruijff ArenA Responsible Urban Digitalization 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 13 Sep 2022 CoTown: Tech for better environments Entrepreneurship CoTown: technology to better the local economy and urban environment while rewarding citizen engagement 14 Sep 2022 SUM Blog #2: Extended Reality Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Petar Koljensic, Maike Simmes & Tom Kuipers 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 8 Sep 2022 AMS Startup Booster: Stefano Mastrogiaco Entrepreneurship The AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for business idea development, you get the chance to learn directly 15 Aug 2022 Farmvent: A vertical farming solution Entrepreneurship How can we reduce food miles and waste? With Farmvent’s automated vertical farms growing herbs and greens sustainably at 15 Aug 2022 Farmvent: A vertical farming solution Entrepreneurship How can we reduce food miles and waste? With Farmvent’s automated vertical farms growing herbs and greens sustainably at 15 Jul 2022 Research Fellows join forces Teamwork makes the dream work: our Research Fellows jointly work on 3 projects to improve city life. 12 Jul 2022 Kick-off Urbiquay: 3 research projects Climate Resilient Cities On June 24th we celebrated the start of three new research projects within the Urbiquay NWA-call here at AMS Institute. Three consortia of researchers, companies, and civil society organizations will conduct research on future-proof bridges and quay walls 11 Jul 2022 MSc MADE Lustrum: Hackathon Education This year, the Master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE), celebrates its first lustrum! During a series of lustrum events, we will be reflecting, expanding and celebrating the impact of MSc MADE. First event: a Hackathon. 11 Jul 2022 MSc MADE Lustrum: Hackathon Education This year, the Master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE), celebrates its first lustrum! During a series of lustrum events, we will be reflecting, expanding and celebrating the impact of MSc MADE. First event: a Hackathon. 30 Jun 2022 Third prize for AMS Caterpillars Entrepreneurship With the Urban Greenhouse Challenge, WUR has invited students world-wide to develop an urban farming site that not only ensures food production but also generates income for local residents. AMS Caterpillars, a group of MSc MADE students, won third prize! 28 Jun 2022 Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) The Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) is a collaboration between MIT and AMS Institute. 13 Jun 2022 Circular cities with vertical farms Circularity in Urban Regions With urban vertical farming, food can be produced closer to consumers. Also, the heat produced by vertical farms can be captured and reused in urban energy grids. Can this type of agriculture be a solution to create our future, circular cities? 13 Jun 2022 Circular cities with vertical farms Circularity in Urban Regions With urban vertical farming, food can be produced closer to consumers. Also, the heat produced by vertical farms can be captured and reused in urban energy grids. Can this type of agriculture be a solution to create our future, circular cities? 9 Jun 2022 Funding to accelerate timber building Circularity in Urban Regions AMS Institute receives funding for extended research on misconceptions regarding timber construction. With this collaboration, the project partners aim to shift mindsets towards timber building in the European construction industry. 9 Aug 2022 Flax and hemp for a circular city Circularity in Urban Regions Like many cities worldwide, Amsterdam aims to be climate-neutral and circular. To realize this, we need to change the way we use (natural) resources. In the past, regional crops were important for urban development in our city. What if history repeats? 9 Aug 2022 Flax and hemp for a circular city Circularity in Urban Regions Like many cities worldwide, Amsterdam aims to be climate-neutral and circular. To realize this, we need to change the way we use (natural) resources. In the past, regional crops were important for urban development in our city. What if history repeats? 17 May 2022 Nature-based versus high-tech solutions? Looking at high-tech versus nature-based solutions, is one of these more likely to accelerate urban transitions? 12 May 2022 Annual Report 2021 With this Annual Report, we're proud to share the highlights of 2021. 10 May 2022 Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions Climate Resilient Cities Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions 10 May 2022 Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions Climate Resilient Cities Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions 9 May 2022 MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022 Education MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022 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! 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 Open Knowledge Coalition: MAKE Biobased equips students with skills for a biobased future 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. 5 Apr 2024 Open Knowledge Coalition: MAKE Biobased equips students with skills for a biobased future 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? 13 Mar 2024 Biobased: Build more, pollute less? Circularity in Urban Regions How can we build more while polluting less? 13 Mar 2024 Biobased: Build more, pollute less? Circularity in Urban Regions How can we build more while polluting less? 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 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. 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 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. 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 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... 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 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 30 Nov 2023 ALIGN4Energy knowledge module 2023 30 Nov 2023 ALIGN4Energy knowledge module 2023 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 19 Oct 2023 Highlighting MSc MADE Theses Education 19 Oct 2023 Highlighting MSc MADE Theses Education 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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?" 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... 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? 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. 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 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... 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, ... 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, ... 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 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 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 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 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 13 Jul 2023 Innovation and learning organizations join forces at Marineterrein Amsterdam 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 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 28 Jun 2023 Recap StolenBike-athon 26 Jun 2023 Recap Future Mobility for Cities Event 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 19 Jun 2023 Continuing the partnership 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 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. 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 19 May 2023 MADE IT study trip: Uncovering Istanbul Education Blog post by Amber Lijzen and Carlos Herrera Ventosa 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 14 Apr 2023 Innovating vertical farming Metropolitan Food Systems 14 Apr 2023 Innovating vertical farming Metropolitan Food Systems 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 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 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... 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... 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 28 Feb 2023 National Growth Fund proposal approved 27 Feb 2023 MADE students create elephant dung bench Education Five of our MSc MADE students have collaborated with ARTIS to create a sustainable park bench made of elephant dung. The project, part of a living lab, was designed to find a circular solution to ARTIS's largest organic waste stream: elephant poop. 27 Feb 2023 MADE students create elephant dung bench Education Five of our MSc MADE students have collaborated with ARTIS to create a sustainable park bench made of elephant dung. The project, part of a living lab, was designed to find a circular solution to ARTIS's largest organic waste stream: elephant poop. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 27 Feb 2023 The first MSc MADE course Education The master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) recently celebrated its fifth birthday. To celebrate, we sat down with Bas van Vliet, one of the founding members of the program, to learn about the origins of the first course. 20 Feb 2023 Smart design reduces aircraft noise 16 Feb 2023 Launch Amsterdam Circular Entrepreneurship AMS Institute launches the Amsterdam Circular Investor Readiness Program, together with Rockstart... 20 Feb 2023 Smart design reduces aircraft noise 16 Feb 2023 Launch Amsterdam Circular Entrepreneurship AMS Institute launches the Amsterdam Circular Investor Readiness Program, together with Rockstart... 15 Feb 2023 Uncovering the Routes of Stolen Bikes Smart Urban Mobility With an estimated 80,000 bikes stolen in Amsterdam each year, AMS Institute, TU Delft, and MIT, in partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam, have placed 100 locked GPS-traceable bikes in Amsterdam to track and analyze the patterns of stolen bikes. 15 Feb 2023 Uncovering the Routes of Stolen Bikes Smart Urban Mobility With an estimated 80,000 bikes stolen in Amsterdam each year, AMS Institute, TU Delft, and MIT, in partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam, have placed 100 locked GPS-traceable bikes in Amsterdam to track and analyze the patterns of stolen bikes. 15 Feb 2023 Uncovering the Routes of Stolen Bikes Smart Urban Mobility With an estimated 80,000 bikes stolen in Amsterdam each year, AMS Institute, TU Delft, and MIT, in partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam, have placed 100 locked GPS-traceable bikes in Amsterdam to track and analyze the patterns of stolen bikes. 15 Feb 2023 Uncovering the Routes of Stolen Bikes Smart Urban Mobility With an estimated 80,000 bikes stolen in Amsterdam each year, AMS Institute, TU Delft, and MIT, in partnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam, have placed 100 locked GPS-traceable bikes in Amsterdam to track and analyze the patterns of stolen bikes. 10 Feb 2023 Bio-based construction getting into gear Circularity in Urban Regions 10 Feb 2023 Bio-based construction getting into gear Circularity in Urban Regions 9 Feb 2023 Week of the Circular Economy 2023: 3 projects highlighted 9 Feb 2023 Week of the Circular Economy 2023: 3 projects highlighted 8 Feb 2023 Official Launch Circulaw Circularity in Urban Regions CircuLaw is a new online legal platform that aims to break down the barriers to the transition towards a circular econom 8 Feb 2023 Official Launch Circulaw Circularity in Urban Regions CircuLaw is a new online legal platform that aims to break down the barriers to the transition towards a circular econom 8 Feb 2023 Official Launch Circulaw Circularity in Urban Regions CircuLaw is a new online legal platform that aims to break down the barriers to the transition towards a circular econom 8 Feb 2023 Official Launch Circulaw Circularity in Urban Regions CircuLaw is a new online legal platform that aims to break down the barriers to the transition towards a circular econom 6 Feb 2023 Next phase for Roboat Roboat is ready to boost urban waterborne mobility and transportation and scale its added value to cities... 26 Jan 2023 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Syllogic, Cyrcle and BUX Entrepreneurship Time to introduce the last start-ups that are getting boosted! 6 Feb 2023 Next phase for Roboat Roboat is ready to boost urban waterborne mobility and transportation and scale its added value to cities... 26 Jan 2023 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Syllogic, Cyrcle and BUX Entrepreneurship Time to introduce the last start-ups that are getting boosted! 11 Jan 2023 SPATwater: Sustainable Business Parks Entrepreneurship Say goodbye to grey business parks! SPATwater, a Start-up Booster program alumnus developed a free online tool through which businesses can achieve sustainable and climate-adaptive spaces with a step-by-step approach. 11 Jan 2023 SPATwater: Sustainable Business Parks Entrepreneurship Say goodbye to grey business parks! SPATwater, a Start-up Booster program alumnus developed a free online tool through which businesses can achieve sustainable and climate-adaptive spaces with a step-by-step approach. 11 Jan 2023 SPATwater: Sustainable Business Parks Entrepreneurship Say goodbye to grey business parks! SPATwater, a Start-up Booster program alumnus developed a free online tool through which businesses can achieve sustainable and climate-adaptive spaces with a step-by-step approach. 11 Jan 2023 SPATwater: Sustainable Business Parks Entrepreneurship Say goodbye to grey business parks! SPATwater, a Start-up Booster program alumnus developed a free online tool through which businesses can achieve sustainable and climate-adaptive spaces with a step-by-step approach. 21 Dec 2022 Blog #5: Towards a Car-Independent City - The Role of Attitudes Smart Urban Mobility Blog by Jaime Soza-Parra, Petar Koljensic, Tom Kuipers 21 Dec 2022 Blog #5: Towards a Car-Independent City - The Role of Attitudes Smart Urban Mobility Blog by Jaime Soza-Parra, Petar Koljensic, Tom Kuipers 1 Dec 2022 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Lettus Design, AI Institute and Energon System Entrepreneurship Last October, six startups joined the AMS Startup Booster program: AMS Institutes early-stage incubator for business ide 1 Dec 2022 AMS Startup Booster #4: Meet Lettus Design, AI Institute and Energon System Entrepreneurship Last October, six startups joined the AMS Startup Booster program: AMS Institutes early-stage incubator for business ide 15 Dec 2022 A MADE students’ trip to the SCEWC Education 15 Dec 2022 A MADE students’ trip to the SCEWC Education 15 Dec 2022 A MADE students’ trip to the SCEWC Education 15 Dec 2022 A MADE students’ trip to the SCEWC Education 21 Dec 2022 Our 9 highlights of 2022 With 2023 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 a tradition to look back and reminisce. 28 Nov 2022 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2022 Education The first-year MSc MADE students produced a series of knowledge clips during one of their first courses... 21 Dec 2022 Our 9 highlights of 2022 With 2023 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 a tradition to look back and reminisce. 28 Nov 2022 MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2022 Education The first-year MSc MADE students produced a series of knowledge clips during one of their first courses... 3 Nov 2022 SUM Blog #04: Dynamic Urban Solutions - Geofencing for Future Mobility Management Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Marco Rinaldi, Tom Kuipers, Petar Koljensic 3 Nov 2022 SUM Blog #04: Dynamic Urban Solutions - Geofencing for Future Mobility Management Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Marco Rinaldi, Tom Kuipers, Petar Koljensic 3 Nov 2022 SUM Blog #04: Dynamic Urban Solutions - Geofencing for Future Mobility Management Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Marco Rinaldi, Tom Kuipers, Petar Koljensic 3 Nov 2022 SUM Blog #04: Dynamic Urban Solutions - Geofencing for Future Mobility Management Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Marco Rinaldi, Tom Kuipers, Petar Koljensic 24 Oct 2022 Kick-off communication about sensors Responsible Urban Digitalization On Oct. 20, 2022, we celebrated the official launch of a joint project on effective and inclusive communication on sensors. 24 Oct 2022 Kick-off communication about sensors Responsible Urban Digitalization On Oct. 20, 2022, we celebrated the official launch of a joint project on effective and inclusive communication on sensors. 14 Oct 2022 Bloomberg Field Trip That's it. Tuesday was the third and final day of the Bloomberg Citylab. We feel proud and fulfilled that AMS Institute could play such a big role in taking part in the conversation about urban innovation. We could only wish that it would be such a succes 14 Oct 2022 Bloomberg Field Trip That's it. Tuesday was the third and final day of the Bloomberg Citylab. We feel proud and fulfilled that AMS Institute could play such a big role in taking part in the conversation about urban innovation. We could only wish that it would be such a succes 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 5 Oct 2022 Blog #3: Reducing the Speed Limit Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Kai Röth, Petar Koljensic, & Tom Kuipers 22 Sep 2022 MSc MADE Introduction days 2022/2023 Education September 5th AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2022/2023 during... 9 Sep 2022 Shuttercam pilot at Johan Cruijff ArenA Responsible Urban Digitalization 22 Sep 2022 MSc MADE Introduction days 2022/2023 Education September 5th AMS Institute welcomed the new MSc MADE students of the academic year 2022/2023 during... 9 Sep 2022 Shuttercam pilot at Johan Cruijff ArenA Responsible Urban Digitalization 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 6 Sep 2022 Spore: smart biowaste bins for the city Entrepreneurship AMS Startup Booster alumni Spore developed smart biowaste bins to identify contamination and efficiently collect waste. 13 Sep 2022 CoTown: Tech for better environments Entrepreneurship CoTown: technology to better the local economy and urban environment while rewarding citizen engagement 13 Sep 2022 CoTown: Tech for better environments Entrepreneurship CoTown: technology to better the local economy and urban environment while rewarding citizen engagement 14 Sep 2022 SUM Blog #2: Extended Reality Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Petar Koljensic, Maike Simmes & Tom Kuipers 14 Sep 2022 SUM Blog #2: Extended Reality Smart Urban Mobility Blogpost by Petar Koljensic, Maike Simmes & Tom Kuipers 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 25 Aug 2022 SUM Blog 01: An introduction Smart Urban Mobility 8 Sep 2022 AMS Startup Booster: Stefano Mastrogiaco Entrepreneurship The AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for business idea development, you get the chance to learn directly 15 Aug 2022 Farmvent: A vertical farming solution Entrepreneurship How can we reduce food miles and waste? With Farmvent’s automated vertical farms growing herbs and greens sustainably at 8 Sep 2022 AMS Startup Booster: Stefano Mastrogiaco Entrepreneurship The AMS startup booster is an early-stage incubator for business idea development, you get the chance to learn directly 15 Aug 2022 Farmvent: A vertical farming solution Entrepreneurship How can we reduce food miles and waste? With Farmvent’s automated vertical farms growing herbs and greens sustainably at 15 Jul 2022 Research Fellows join forces Teamwork makes the dream work: our Research Fellows jointly work on 3 projects to improve city life. 15 Jul 2022 Research Fellows join forces Teamwork makes the dream work: our Research Fellows jointly work on 3 projects to improve city life. 15 Jul 2022 Research Fellows join forces Teamwork makes the dream work: our Research Fellows jointly work on 3 projects to improve city life. 15 Jul 2022 Research Fellows join forces Teamwork makes the dream work: our Research Fellows jointly work on 3 projects to improve city life. 12 Jul 2022 Kick-off Urbiquay: 3 research projects Climate Resilient Cities On June 24th we celebrated the start of three new research projects within the Urbiquay NWA-call here at AMS Institute. Three consortia of researchers, companies, and civil society organizations will conduct research on future-proof bridges and quay walls 12 Jul 2022 Kick-off Urbiquay: 3 research projects Climate Resilient Cities On June 24th we celebrated the start of three new research projects within the Urbiquay NWA-call here at AMS Institute. Three consortia of researchers, companies, and civil society organizations will conduct research on future-proof bridges and quay walls 11 Jul 2022 MSc MADE Lustrum: Hackathon Education This year, the Master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE), celebrates its first lustrum! During a series of lustrum events, we will be reflecting, expanding and celebrating the impact of MSc MADE. First event: a Hackathon. 11 Jul 2022 MSc MADE Lustrum: Hackathon Education This year, the Master program Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE), celebrates its first lustrum! During a series of lustrum events, we will be reflecting, expanding and celebrating the impact of MSc MADE. First event: a Hackathon. 30 Jun 2022 Third prize for AMS Caterpillars Entrepreneurship With the Urban Greenhouse Challenge, WUR has invited students world-wide to develop an urban farming site that not only ensures food production but also generates income for local residents. AMS Caterpillars, a group of MSc MADE students, won third prize! 30 Jun 2022 Third prize for AMS Caterpillars Entrepreneurship With the Urban Greenhouse Challenge, WUR has invited students world-wide to develop an urban farming site that not only ensures food production but also generates income for local residents. AMS Caterpillars, a group of MSc MADE students, won third prize! 30 Jun 2022 Third prize for AMS Caterpillars Entrepreneurship With the Urban Greenhouse Challenge, WUR has invited students world-wide to develop an urban farming site that not only ensures food production but also generates income for local residents. AMS Caterpillars, a group of MSc MADE students, won third prize! 30 Jun 2022 Third prize for AMS Caterpillars Entrepreneurship With the Urban Greenhouse Challenge, WUR has invited students world-wide to develop an urban farming site that not only ensures food production but also generates income for local residents. AMS Caterpillars, a group of MSc MADE students, won third prize! 28 Jun 2022 Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) The Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) is a collaboration between MIT and AMS Institute. 13 Jun 2022 Circular cities with vertical farms Circularity in Urban Regions With urban vertical farming, food can be produced closer to consumers. Also, the heat produced by vertical farms can be captured and reused in urban energy grids. Can this type of agriculture be a solution to create our future, circular cities? 28 Jun 2022 Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) The Senseable Amsterdam Lab (SAL) is a collaboration between MIT and AMS Institute. 13 Jun 2022 Circular cities with vertical farms Circularity in Urban Regions With urban vertical farming, food can be produced closer to consumers. Also, the heat produced by vertical farms can be captured and reused in urban energy grids. Can this type of agriculture be a solution to create our future, circular cities? 9 Jun 2022 Funding to accelerate timber building Circularity in Urban Regions AMS Institute receives funding for extended research on misconceptions regarding timber construction. With this collaboration, the project partners aim to shift mindsets towards timber building in the European construction industry. 9 Jun 2022 Funding to accelerate timber building Circularity in Urban Regions AMS Institute receives funding for extended research on misconceptions regarding timber construction. With this collaboration, the project partners aim to shift mindsets towards timber building in the European construction industry. 9 Jun 2022 Funding to accelerate timber building Circularity in Urban Regions AMS Institute receives funding for extended research on misconceptions regarding timber construction. With this collaboration, the project partners aim to shift mindsets towards timber building in the European construction industry. 9 Jun 2022 Funding to accelerate timber building Circularity in Urban Regions AMS Institute receives funding for extended research on misconceptions regarding timber construction. With this collaboration, the project partners aim to shift mindsets towards timber building in the European construction industry. 9 Aug 2022 Flax and hemp for a circular city Circularity in Urban Regions Like many cities worldwide, Amsterdam aims to be climate-neutral and circular. To realize this, we need to change the way we use (natural) resources. In the past, regional crops were important for urban development in our city. What if history repeats? 9 Aug 2022 Flax and hemp for a circular city Circularity in Urban Regions Like many cities worldwide, Amsterdam aims to be climate-neutral and circular. To realize this, we need to change the way we use (natural) resources. In the past, regional crops were important for urban development in our city. What if history repeats? 17 May 2022 Nature-based versus high-tech solutions? Looking at high-tech versus nature-based solutions, is one of these more likely to accelerate urban transitions? 17 May 2022 Nature-based versus high-tech solutions? Looking at high-tech versus nature-based solutions, is one of these more likely to accelerate urban transitions? 12 May 2022 Annual Report 2021 With this Annual Report, we're proud to share the highlights of 2021. 12 May 2022 Annual Report 2021 With this Annual Report, we're proud to share the highlights of 2021. 12 May 2022 Annual Report 2021 With this Annual Report, we're proud to share the highlights of 2021. 12 May 2022 Annual Report 2021 With this Annual Report, we're proud to share the highlights of 2021. 10 May 2022 Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions Climate Resilient Cities Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions 9 May 2022 MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022 Education MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022 10 May 2022 Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions Climate Resilient Cities Lockdown cuts CO2 emissions 9 May 2022 MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022 Education MSc MADE graduation ceremony April 2022