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

27 Nov 2023

MSc MADE Knowledge Clips 2023

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

19 Oct 2023

Highlighting MSc MADE Theses

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.

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...

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.

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...

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,

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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 Digitization

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...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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 Digitization

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 Digitization

9 Sep 2022

Shuttercam pilot at Johan Cruijff ArenA

Responsible Urban Digitization

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

15 Apr 2022

The battle of the Amsterdam quayside bulge

Climate Resilient Cities

The canals and quaysides in Amsterdam make a pretty picture. In order to remain safe, the quay walls, some over 300 years old and built on wooden piles, need to be well maintained. But which ones to tackle first? And which quay walls still pass the test?

15 Apr 2022

The battle of the Amsterdam quayside bulge

Climate Resilient Cities

The canals and quaysides in Amsterdam make a pretty picture. In order to remain safe, the quay walls, some over 300 years old and built on wooden piles, need to be well maintained. But which ones to tackle first? And which quay walls still pass the test?

2 May 2022

How to resolve grid congestion?

Urban Energy

Our power grid faces congestion challenges as the demand for electricity continuously rises. Researchers find promising

31 Mar 2022

Dutch Delta City Research

Climate Resilient Cities

In the upcoming five years, researchers from AMS Institute will contribute to the co-development of integrative urban...

24 Mar 2022

AMS Scientific Conference: 9 highlights

During the conference we enjoyed many inspiring keynotes, innovative ideas and interesting workshops and lots of energy

24 Mar 2022

AMS Scientific Conference: 9 highlights

During the conference we enjoyed many inspiring keynotes, innovative ideas and interesting workshops and lots of energy

14 Mar 2022

Place AI: Park Design and Management

Entrepreneurship

Worldwide, park design and management in large metropolitan areas are based on a limited understanding of...

18 Feb 2022

Conference Community reflections | Day 3

Scientific Conference | Day 3 | Community reflections

18 Feb 2022

Conference Community reflections | Day 3

Scientific Conference | Day 3 | Community reflections

17 Feb 2022

Conference Community reflections | Day 2

Scientific Conference | Day 2 | Community reflections

16 Feb 2022

Conference Community reflections | Day 1

Scientific Conference | Day 1 | Community reflections

2 Feb 2022

The Leaf: Climate Adaptive Pergolas

Entrepreneurship

Worldwide cities heat up, experience loss of biodiversity and more heavy rainfall. Adding greenery in urban areas mitigates such climate change impact. Where to place this greenery as urban space is limited? The Leaf’s solution: climate-adaptive pergolas.

2 Feb 2022

The Leaf: Climate Adaptive Pergolas

Entrepreneurship

Worldwide cities heat up, experience loss of biodiversity and more heavy rainfall. Adding greenery in urban areas mitigates such climate change impact. Where to place this greenery as urban space is limited? The Leaf’s solution: climate-adaptive pergolas.

23 Dec 2021

Visualization impact Noord/Zuidlijn

Smart Urban Mobility

Since July 2018, the Noord/Zuidlijn has been running beneath the streets of Amsterdam. This also marked the beginning of the four-year study by amongst others the TU Delft and AMS Institute, of which the results are now summarized in a visualization.

9 Feb 2022

Nature-Based Solutions in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The 'ACT on NBS' project explored, among others, what tools could help overcome cities’ implementation challenges?

28 Dec 2021

Our 9 highlights of 2021

With 2022 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 Dec 2021

Our 9 highlights of 2021

With 2022 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.

8 Dec 2021

Mayor's Manual Podcast: Bridges & Quay Walls

The Mayor’s Manual Podcast taps into the solutions that frontrunners and changemakers - from the government, private sector and knowledge institutes - want to see on every mayor’s manual. Listen to these three episodes concerning Bridges & Quay walls.

13 Dec 2021

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2021

Education

From diving into the topic of waste separation to investigating thermal energy recovery – our MSc MADE students gained

13 Dec 2021

MSc MADE Living Lab Exhibition 2021

Education

From diving into the topic of waste separation to investigating thermal energy recovery – our MSc MADE students gained

16 Nov 2021

Mayor's Manual – Book Edition

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

16 Nov 2021

Reducing Uncertainties & Smart Energy

Urban Energy

Publication: Uncertainty Reduction in Smart Energy Systems`

9 Nov 2021

Circular solar panels

Circularity in Urban Regions

How to increase circularity of solar panels? Let's hear it from these experts on the topic of circularity.

9 Nov 2021

Circular solar panels

Circularity in Urban Regions

How to increase circularity of solar panels? Let's hear it from these experts on the topic of circularity.

3 Nov 2021

Our highlights: Dutch Design Week 2021

The Dutch Design Week 2021 program was jam-packed with exciting innovations. What were highlights from our community?

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

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

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

19 Oct 2023

Highlighting MSc MADE Theses

19 Oct 2023

Highlighting MSc MADE Theses

19 Oct 2023

Highlighting MSc MADE Theses

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 Digitization

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 Digitization

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