The idea-stage incubator
where academics become
entrepreneurs.
DLAB is the learning-by-doing entrepreneurship laboratory open to students and researchers from the Amsterdam universities. Become part of our diverse and thriving community to develop, validate and grow your start-up idea.
The new cohort of Dream Teams has kicked off
A new cohort of the Dream Teams have kicked off, aimed at further increasing the impact on the goals set by their predecessors in the previous academic year
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MycoFarming receives funding from the VU IXA-GO Impact Fund
Congratulations to MycoFarming for receiving funding from the VU IXA-GO Impact Fund. They received funding to further test their products.
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From Cuneiform to Classroom: sharing digital impressions
We're proud to share a wonderful collaboration between the DLAB Makerspace and the University Library of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)!
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The Summer Pitch Event '25 aftermovie is here!
May 15th at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam we brought together over 200 visitors and our startup community. What an unforgettable day we had together at the DLAB Summer Pitch 2025!
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Winners DLAB Summer Pitch event 2025
An incredible celebration of bright founders, innovative ideas and the power of academic entrepreneurship at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
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Meet the DLAB team: Tana Antón García
Tana is an open book. She really likes ducks, she is a yogi, a huge electronic music nerd, always dancing, she’s a science girl and a bit of a history fanatic
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The 28 pre-finalists of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards 2025
Get to know the 28 pre-finalists of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award (AmSIA)
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The Open House ’24 after movie is here!
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PULSE Sport Wins Prestigious Dutch Sports Innovation Award 2024
PULSE Sport has reached a significant milestone by winning the prestigious 14th Dutch Sports Innovation Award.
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PULSE Sport Wins Prestigious Dutch Sports Innovation Award 2024 (clone)
PULSE Sport has reached a significant milestone by winning the prestigious 14th Dutch Sports Innovation Award.
Read moreJoin our vibrant community of makers, thinkers, and innovators. From inspiring events to hands-on workshops — connect, learn, and grow your idea with others.
Modern lab and office spaces designed for innovation and collaboration. Flexible layouts, high-speed connectivity, and state-of-the-art facilities to support productivity and growth in every field.
Hands-on workshops and personalized coaching to inspire growth and creativity. Practical guidance, expert support, and a collaborative environment tailored to your goals and development.
DLAB has a low threshold to participate:
• No lengthy application process
• No business knowledge asked
• No equity and IP interest
The only thing we ask for is
commitment.
The first 0-3 months
Benefits
• Community
• Lab use
• Co-working space
• User meetings
• Peer group coaching
The first 3-9 months
More benefits
• 1:1 Advice
• 'Pizza money'
• Pitch competitions
• Demo days
The first 6 to 24 months
Extra benefits
• Patelerater programs
• Investor Relations
Students can join the DLAB with their own start-up idea, or as part of a Dream Team.
Researchers can join the DLAB with a research idea, patent, or be embedded with a valorisation grant.
27 november 2025
Demonstrator Lab Open House | 1- 5 PM
Visit the Demonstrator Lab! We open our doors to all researchers, staff and students for a peek into the entrepreneurship laboratory of the VU.
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