ACE Incubator

ACE Incubator serves as Amsterdam's premier university business incubator, established through a collaborative partnership between leading academic institutions including the University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and Amsterdam University Medical Centre. This strategic alliance creates a powerful ecosystem designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent emerging from Amsterdam's academic community, providing comprehensive resources for transforming innovative ideas into viable business ventures.

With a mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the academic sphere, ACE delivers specialized training programs, personalized support services, and invaluable networking opportunities. Their extensive network encompasses seasoned mentors, successful entrepreneurs, and industry professionals who provide guidance and expertise to emerging startups. This robust support system enables ACE to effectively bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, creating pathways for knowledge transfer and technological advancement.

The incubator offers flexible entry points to accommodate ventures at various developmental stages. Their Explore Programs provide an introductory platform for those curious about entrepreneurship, while the more intensive bi-annual Incubation Program delivers a comprehensive 10-week curriculum featuring expert-led sessions and personalized coaching. This structured approach helps founders validate their business models, refine their value propositions, and develop sustainable growth strategies tailored to their specific market opportunities.

ACE has established itself as a catalyst for high-impact ventures emerging from Amsterdam's knowledge institutions. By empowering researchers, students, professors, and academics to commercialize their innovations, the incubator contributes significantly to the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic development. Their focus on knowledge-intensive startups has resulted in the successful launch of numerous ventures spanning sectors such as life sciences, artificial intelligence, sustainability technologies, and digital innovations, reinforcing Amsterdam's position as a leading European hub for academic entrepreneurship.