World-class research infrastructure at your fingertips
Access 7 faculties, leading research institutes, and cutting-edge facilities at VU Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC. From data science labs to medical imaging centres, from patient cohorts to interdisciplinary collaborations - everything a researcher needs, at walking distance.
7 faculties, one campus
VU Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC bring together a uniquely broad range of academic disciplines. From natural sciences to law, from medicine to humanities - all within walking distance.
Faculty of Science
A powerhouse for fundamental and applied research in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics. Home to leading AI and data science groups.
Faculty of Medicine
Integrated with Amsterdam UMC (location VU), one of the largest academic medical centres in The Netherlands. Direct access to clinical research, trials, and patient cohorts.
Behavioural & Movement Sciences
Psychology, educational sciences, and human movement sciences. Unique expertise in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and sport science.
Faculty of Humanities
Philosophy, history, literature, art, and language studies. Essential for the ethical, cultural, and societal dimensions of innovation and technology.
Faculty of Social Sciences
Sociology, political science, communication science, and anthropology. Key research on governance, public health policy, and social impact of technology.
Faculty of Law
Expertise in intellectual property, health law, technology regulation, and international law. Critical for navigating the legal landscape of innovation.
School of Business and Economics
The bridge between research and market. Expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation management, finance, and strategy. Home to programmes that help researchers turn discoveries into ventures and help businesses embed cutting-edge science into their operations.
Interdisciplinary research at scale
VU Amsterdam's research institutes bring together experts from multiple faculties to tackle society's most pressing challenges. These are the engines of cross-disciplinary innovation.
A-LIFE
Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment
Addressing grand challenges at the intersection of health and environment. From climate change effects on biodiversity to green chemistry and sustainable energy solutions.
Amsterdam Neuroscience
Brain & Behaviour Research
One of the largest neuroscience research communities in Europe. Spanning molecular neuroscience, cognitive research, neuroimaging, and clinical translation for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Amsterdam Public Health
Population Health & Prevention
Research on healthy ageing, mental health, quality of care, and global health. Bridging clinical medicine with social science to improve public health outcomes at population scale.
Cancer Center Amsterdam
Oncology Research & Treatment
A comprehensive cancer research centre uniting basic, translational, and clinical cancer research. From tumour biology and immunotherapy to precision medicine and survivorship.
Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences
Heart & Vascular Research
Multidisciplinary cardiovascular research spanning atherosclerosis, heart failure, and stroke. Connecting bench science with bedside care to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Amsterdam Movement Sciences
Rehabilitation & Human Performance
Dedicated to understanding human movement and physical activity. Research spans sports science, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health, and innovative assistive technologies.
Cutting-edge research facilities
From high-performance computing to advanced medical imaging - our campus houses state-of-the-art infrastructure that fuels breakthrough research.
ADORE
Amsterdam Data-driven Operations & Research Environment
High-performance computing and secure data environment for large-scale data analysis, machine learning, and AI-driven research. Supports sensitive data processing with enterprise-grade security.
Imaging Center
Advanced Medical Imaging
State-of-the-art MRI, PET, and CT scanning facilities. Including ultra-high-field MRI for brain research, whole-body PET/CT for oncology, and dedicated research time slots for academic and industry collaborations.
New Beta Research Building
Modern Science Laboratories
The new home for the Faculty of Science, housing cutting-edge laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology. Designed for interdisciplinary collaboration with flexible lab spaces and shared equipment cores.
Faculty Laboratories
Specialised Research Labs
A wide array of specialised laboratory facilities including genomics labs, proteomics platforms, cell culture facilities, biobanks, and clean rooms. Available for both internal researchers and industry collaboration.
Access to patient cohorts
One of the most distinctive features of Innovation District Zuidas is the direct connection to Amsterdam UMC's patient populations. This gives researchers and industry partners unmatched opportunities for clinical research and trials.
Amsterdam UMC is one of the largest academic medical centres in The Netherlands, serving over 400,000 patients annually. This provides access to diverse, well-characterised patient cohorts across virtually every medical speciality - from oncology and cardiology to neurology and rare diseases.
Clinical trials on site
Run clinical trials with direct access to patients and clinical infrastructure within the same campus
Longitudinal cohort data
Access to well-established longitudinal cohorts with years of follow-up data across multiple domains
Biobank access
Extensive biobank collections with tissue samples, blood samples, and genomic data linked to clinical records
Real-world evidence
Generate real-world evidence from electronic health records and routine care data for regulatory and market access
Amsterdam UMC
Location VU Medical Center
400K+
Patients annually
7,500+
Researchers
200+
Active clinical trials
50+
Medical specialities
From bench to bedside in one campus. No other innovation district in The Netherlands offers this level of clinical integration.
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