Where Science,
Business & Impact
Come Together
Innovation District Zuidas is Amsterdam's premier hub where world-class research from VU Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC converges with forward-thinking businesses — accelerating breakthrough innovations at the intersection of medical science, technology, and society.
An initiative of
One district, three missions
Whether you're looking to establish a business near world-class research, tap into cutting-edge facilities, or join a thriving innovation community - this is where it happens.
Do Business
Office spaces and lab facilities right on campus. From startup incubation at VU StartHub to state-of-the-art labs in the new Matrix LSH building.
Explore spacesDo Research
Access world-class faculties, research institutes, and cutting-edge facilities. From the ADORE lab to the Imaging Center - plus unique access to patient cohorts.
Discover facilitiesJoin the Community
Connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Our network is the "software" that makes collaboration happen - naturally and at scale.
Meet the networkThe numbers speak
A thriving ecosystem at the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas, combining academic excellence with entrepreneurial ambition.
35,000+
researchers, students & professionals on campus daily
10
faculties across science, medicine, humanities & social sciences
150+
companies & startups in the innovation ecosystem
15 min
from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by train & walk
70+
nationalities represented on campus
Medical meets Technical
A unique position at the intersection of life sciences, technology, and alfa-disciplines like ethics, sustainability, and behavioural science. No other district in The Netherlands brings these domains together at walking distance.
Amsterdam's most connected campus
Innovation District Zuidas sits at the heart of Amsterdam's international business centre. With Amsterdam Zuid station at your doorstep - connecting you to Schiphol in 8 minutes, Rotterdam in 35, and Paris in 3 hours - there is no better-connected knowledge campus in The Netherlands.
Walking-distance ecosystem
VU campus, Amsterdam UMC, and all innovation facilities within a 7-minute walk
Truly international
70+ nationalities, English-speaking environment, global flight connections
Growing infrastructure
VU StartHub (now) and the new Matrix Life Sciences & Health building (2027) expanding capacity
Where disciplines converge
What makes this district unique is the convergence of medical, technical, and humanities research - all within walking distance. The innovations that matter most happen at the intersections.
Life Sciences & Health
From genomics and immunology to cancer research and regenerative medicine.
Technology & AI
Computer science, artificial intelligence, data science and digital health innovations.
Ethics & Society
Philosophy, law, ethics of innovation, sustainability, behavioural science and language.
Sustainability
Climate research, circular economy, green chemistry and environmental science.
Upcoming events
Connect, learn, and collaborate at our campus events.
15
Mar
Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium
Exploring the future of personalized medicine and AI-driven diagnostics.
22
Mar
Science Meets Business Mixer
Monthly networking event connecting researchers with industry professionals.
05
Apr
VU StartHub Open Day
Tour the facilities, meet current tenants, and discover your future workspace.
Ready to be part of
Amsterdam's innovation future?
Whether you're looking for lab space, research collaboration, or a vibrant community to grow your business - we'd love to hear from you.