Amsterdam Startup Incubators: A List of Amsterdam's Incubators

Incubators are often classified as startup hubs which offer office space, legal counsel, or even extremely early funding to their members. Companies in Amsterdam generally pay for these services by granting equity to their incubator. However, Amsterdam incubators can only offer resources like office space to a finite amount of companies. Because of this limitation, the application process for incubators in Amsterdam can be sometimes competitive, and other resources like mentorship are sometimes limited.

In the blog post below, we’ve listed the startup incubators in Amsterdam who provide great resources for entrepreneurs, along with the potential for funding.

Amsterdam Startup Incubators

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Am I a Good Fit for a Amsterdam Incubator?

Startup incubators in Amsterdam can provide your company tremendous value. If you're seeking initial traction or a space to work for an undetermined amount of time, an incubator could be a great place for you. However, many Amsterdam incubators don't provide comprehensive mentorship and structure, and some focus the bulk of their resources on their more developed companies. To help you make the right choice for your startup, we've included a list of resources below:

Is A Startup Incubator Or Accelerator Right For You? - George Deeb (Forbes)
Accelerator vs. Incubator: Which Is Right for You? - Hubert Zajicek (Entrepreneur)
5 Ways to Vet an Incubator - Eric Markowitz (Inc)

Not Sure if You're Ready for an Incubator?

If you have not yet secured a team, product, or traction, an incubator might be correct for you. If, however, you also require more feedback on the direction of your company, your business model, or your transition from idea to reality, a pre-seed accelerator like the Founder Institute (FI) may be a good fit for you.

Here at FI, we work with solo-entrepreneurs, and teams, during the earliest stages of building a business. Through our 3.5 month program, founders build their businesses through a structured process, and receive feedback and assistance from over 30+ successful entrepreneurs and investors in Amsterdam. Upon completing our program, Graduates join a global network of entrepreneurs and receive ongoing help to get funding and build their business. FI Graduates have raised over $1.85BN in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing companies.

Learn more about the Founder Institute at FI.co, join a free startup event in Amsterdam, or apply to build a startup in Amsterdam today.