Introduction Amsterdam Science Park

Amsterdam Science Park has the largest concentration in university science education and research in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe. The park is a major hub for research, innovation and entrepreneurship because of its world class research institutes, universities, and some 130 companies. Well over 10,000 students, scientists, entrepreneurs and residents make use of the park daily. The park is home to the world’s largest data transport hub, the AMS-IX, and offers excellent science and business opportunities for ICT, Life Sciences, High-tech, Physics and Chemistry. Amsterdam Science Park is a joint development of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), City of Amsterdam and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).