Do you have a new idea or a challenging question? Do you work for a company, civil society organisation, government body or knowledge institution – or are you a start-up or alumnus? By working with VU Amsterdam, you can turn ideas into reality and explore solutions. For your own personal development, you can follow our education for professionals – enabling you to keep growing and making an impact.
Together with our researchers, students and other partners, you’ll work on solutions that are thoroughly grounded in evidence and directly applicable in practice. You’ll gain access to up-to-date scientific data and insights, a broad network, and state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. Together, these enable us to develop and test innovations at speed.
Why organisations partner with VU Amsterdam
- Compact campus in the Zuidas innovation district. A vibrant hub where business, science and healthcare meet.
- Knowledge in practice. On and around VU Amsterdam’s campus, we test and develop innovations and medical treatments. We connect supply and demand in jobs, internships and research placements. And we share scientific insights and translate them into societal impact.
- Frontrunners in health and well-being. Thanks to our direct connection with Amsterdam UMC, we have access to high-end laboratories and advanced research facilities, including imaging, biobanks and cellonomics.
- Humanities, sciences, social sciences and medicine – all in one place. Through our close collaboration with the University of Twente, we are also continuously connected to the latest technological developments.
- Emancipatory university. We’re a diverse, inclusive and accessible university that’s actively engaged with society.
Whether you have a concrete issue, want to innovate, or wish to invest in knowledge and talent, VU Amsterdam is ready to think alongside you. Together, we can take on the challenges of today and tomorrow.