Establish your business at
Amsterdam's innovation hub
From a fruitful community to state-of-the-art lab facilities - Innovation District Zuidas puts your company at the doorstep of world-class research, an international talent pool, and The Netherlands' premier business district.
Spaces built for innovation
Whether you need a desk, an office, or a fully equipped lab - we have spaces designed for every stage of your business journey.
VU StartHub - for student, alumni and employee startups
Startup incubation and innovation hub right on the VU campus. Flexible offices, a fruitful community, and meeting rooms designed for growing companies.
- Private offices for teams of 2-20
- A fruitful community
- Meeting rooms and event spaces
- Direct access to VU research network
Matrix Life Sciences & Health
A state-of-the-art building purpose-built for innovative life sciences companies. High-spec lab facilities and premium office spaces right between Amsterdam UMC and VU Amsterdam, adjacent to the Zuidas business district and less than 20 minutes from Schiphol airport.
- BSL-2 compliant wet labs
- Shared research infrastructure
- Scalable office suites
- Right between Amsterdam UMC and VU Amsterdam
Future Multi-Tenant Spaces
The campus masterplan includes additional multi-tenant buildings for companies that want to be part of the growing innovation ecosystem at Zuidas.
- Mixed-use office and lab spaces
- Campus-integrated design
- Sustainability-first architecture
- Flexible lease terms
Tap into world-class research infrastructure
As a tenant at Innovation District Zuidas, your company gains access to cutting-edge research facilities that would be impossible to build on your own. Collaborate with researchers, use shared equipment, and accelerate your R&D.
ADORE Research Lab
Advanced Drug delivery and Organ-on-chip REsearch for drug development and testing
Imaging Center
State-of-the-art medical imaging for diagnostics research and clinical applications
New Beta Research Building
Modern science laboratories for physics, chemistry, and computational research
Faculty Labs & Libraries
Access to specialized labs across 7 faculties and one of Europe's largest academic libraries
Accelerate R&D
Reduce time-to-market by leveraging existing research infrastructure instead of building your own.
Direct Collaboration
Work side-by-side with researchers, PhD candidates, and clinicians from VU and Amsterdam UMC.
Patient Access
Unique access to clinical cohorts and patient data via Amsterdam UMC for clinical validation.
Why Zuidas?
Innovation District Zuidas combines the best of academic research, business infrastructure, and urban quality of life - all in one location.
International Talent Pool
30,000+ students and researchers from 70+ nationalities on campus. Hire directly from the talent pipeline or attract international professionals to one of Europe's most liveable cities.
8 Minutes to Schiphol
Amsterdam Zuid station is a 9-minute walk from campus. From there, it's 8 minutes to Schiphol Airport with direct connections to all major European and global destinations.
Amsterdam Zuid Station
The Netherlands' best-connected station. High-speed trains to Paris (3h), Brussels (1.5h), and Rotterdam (35 min). Multiple metro and tram lines for city access.
Zuidas at Your Doorstep
The Netherlands' premier business district is adjacent to the campus. Home to global law firms, banks, consulting firms, and corporate headquarters - your future partners and clients.
Quality of Life
Amsterdam consistently ranks among Europe's most liveable cities. The campus sits in a green, residential area with Amsterdamse Bos (forest) next door - far from a soulless business park.
Thriving Ecosystem
Join 150+ companies and startups already in the ecosystem. Regular networking events, science-meets-business mixers, and an active community of founders and researchers.
Companies that thrive in a knowledge ecosystem
Innovation District Zuidas is designed for companies that benefit from proximity to academic research, clinical expertise, and a talent-rich environment. Whether you're a pre-revenue startup or an established enterprise looking for R&D partnerships.
Let's discuss your needsLife Sciences & Health
Pharma, biotech, diagnostics, and health-tech companies leveraging proximity to Amsterdam UMC and patient cohorts.
MedTech & BioTech
Medical device companies, biotech startups, and precision medicine ventures with lab-dependent R&D.
Digital Health & AI
AI-driven diagnostics, digital therapeutics, health data analytics, and clinical decision support companies.
Technology & Beyond
Non-medical tech companies, sustainability ventures, and any business that benefits from the VU ecosystem, international talent, and Zuidas connectivity.
Ready to establish your
business at Zuidas?
Whether you're looking for a desk at VU StartHub, lab space in the Matrix building, or a long-term partnership with VU and Amsterdam UMC - let's talk about what's possible.