June = events galore ??

Hello everybody,

Y'all already know what I'm going to say... Mailchimp is not big enough to fit everything this city has to offer during events season. With the big papa of tech events ( TNW Conference) coming up in 2 weeks, there's simply no way I will fit absolutely everything into this edition.

Therefore, expect a special edition TNW-themed newsletter in your inbox next week!

Now as for the regular programming...?

?? Final reminder! There are five days left to apply for Innofest's call to test your startup's solution at a living lab. Which living lab? Oh, have you heard of the Mysteryland festival? Is your startup working on urban or social innovation? Read more about this initiative here and apply before June 7.

?? June is simply brimming with high-quality workshops and meetups. I encourage you to go over the entire list below. You will find our team at P!TCH XL on June 7, ACE Incubator's 10-year anniversary celebration on June 20 and, of course, our Office Hours at Equals on June 22.

?? Looking for a job? These Amsterdam-based startups raised funding in May 2023; 8 of them are hiring right now

?? Last but never the least, get inspired by the story of our latest #FoundersFridays hero - Junjie de Graaff de Graaf, co-founder of GrownUp .

Stay tuned for the TNW-themed newsletter next Friday!

And have a good read,

Alexandra

Events

JUN 2?| Join Startupbootcamp 's Digital Impact Day 2023?tonight,?featuring 19 impact-focused startups.

JUN 6 |?Are you looking for VC investment??Join Golden Egg Check 's Fundraising Bootcamp for startups and scale-ups.

JUN 7 |?P!tch XL, the city's boldest pitching event for student-founded startups, will host its finals on June 7. By ASIF Ventures .

JUN 7 | Workshop: Value creation with data & AI for your company: first steps towards a concrete roadmap by Nederlandse AI Coalitie | NL AIC .

JUN 7 & 8 | Learn what's now, new and next at Emerce 's E-commerce Live on June 7 and Digital Marketing Live on June 8. [in Dutch]

JUN 8?| Join the WAI Circle for an Inspiring Exploration into the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Arts. Sunny Jiang will be there to present how innovation and creativity can thrive within the field of Artificial intelligence. By Women in AI Benelux .

JUN 8-9 | Check out Micromobility Europe:?The world’s largest conference for small vehicles.

JUN 12 |? Dutchess Capital is hosting an event at Equals : Women in VC. A masterclass for the next generation of investors

JUN 12-16 |?Join Quantum Meets for a week of global community meetups in the Netherlands on everything quantum. By Quantum Delta NL .

JUN 13 | Ask expert Yeni Joseph all your questions regarding subsidy opportunities and government support in a 25 min one-on-one session.

JUN 13?| Grow to a family-friendly employer. Inspiration afternoon for managers, HR advisors and employers about how to be the best employer for your employees and company. The program is in Dutch. Sign up here.

JUN 14 | Dutch Blockchain Days - an event dedicated to everything blockchain, crypto and web3.

JUN 14 | Meet the quantum startups shaping the future.? Quantum.Amsterdam , Startup Village Amsterdam and TNW bring you?The Next Q, an intimate event where quantum enthusiasts come together.?

JUN 16 |?Your Journey is an inspiring event where entrepreneurs and professionals will openly share the personal and mental health challenges they've overcome to achieve success.

JUN 20 | Come celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Amsterdam's infamous university-backed startup incubator, Caempus .

JUN 21 |? Antler ,?Google Cloud, and TNW invite female founders for a networking event to celebrate their brilliance and achievements.

JUN 21 | Meet the Amsterdam Circular Cohort 1 Finalists. Join in on June 21st from 14.00-17.30 at the Culture Club in Marineterrein. The top 10 startup teams from Amsterdam Circular Cohort 1 will be pitching a panel of circular economy investors. Expect a keynote from circular activist, Harry Circular, and enjoy a borrel afterwards at Kanteen25. Spaces are limited, please RSVP.

JUN 22 |?Ask all your questions regarding the Amsterdam Startup Ecosystem during StartupAmsterdam's Office Hours at Equals.

JUN 23 |?At Dutch Digital Day, the entire digital industry gets their injection of next-level inspiration.

JUN 23 |?Embracing Neurodiversity: Engage in Courageous Conversations on Neuroinclusivity and unlock the power of diverse minds! Join in and explore?the importance of creating a workplace that is inclusive of all individuals, including those with neurological differences.?By LAUDACE .

JUN 30 | Take part in StartupRoulette?Underrepresented Founders edition - a speed-dating event for founders and investors.

Opportunities

Exhibit and pitch at the NL Lounge at World Summit AI in October

The Netherlands AI Coalition and the Invest in Holland network will host the NL Lounge at WSAI. Dutch AI startups, companies and initiatives are invited to share the pavilion, become part of the program and make valuable connections at the NL Lounge. Learn more and?submit your contribution for the NL Lounge at WSAI here.

Art-Up Incubator is scouting?for innovative startups from the cultural and creative sector

Do you have an early-stage startup in the creative and/ or cultural sector? Do you need help developing it further? Art-Up Incubator is a 3-month pressure cooker where you will get advised on your value proposition, positioning, financing model and much more. The next programme will start on September 6 and November 28. Apply before June 29.

Are you ready to make a significant impact as a leader in the non-profit sector?

Youth ACT, a non-profit and dynamic startup accelerator dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers, is actively recruiting for their Board for the year 2023-2024. They are looking for visionary individuals that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this organization and the impact it creates. If you are passionate about youth empowerment, social entrepreneurship, and creating lasting change, this is the opportunity for you. To learn more about YOUth ACT and apply for a Board position, click this link.?Deadline: June 15.

Join the ESDP Innovation Challenge and Win €12,000 Investment.

Are you a business owner with an ethnic minority or immigrant background in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden or The Netherlands? If so, pitch your ideas to industry leaders, and win €12,000 in investment for your new product or service innovation. Learn more and apply before June 30.?

The IBC Awards are back!

Now well established as the most coveted in the industry, the IBC Innovation Awards are the original and only truly independent industry awards for excellence in technological and creative innovation.?The?IBC Social Impact Award?recognises a company initiative or campaign which is making a positive impact: socially, ethically or environmentally in the wider world.?Learn more here and apply before June 9.

Upskill yourself

Become a junior tech specialist with Equals Academy

Equals Academy is the free tech academy for women in the Netherlands-- and you don’t need experience in tech! Join their upcoming programs and become a working IT System Engineer in only 2 months! (Dutch-speaking only). Read more and apply here?or visit one of the Info Sessions hosted throughout the entire month of June.

Interested in learning about Cybersecurity? Good news for you!

The Cybersecurity course at Techmongers is starting on July 3rd. This course will give you?a comprehensive overview of Cybersecurity and teach you new skills against cyber threats.?Seats are limited, so don't wait too long to sign up! This is a great opportunity to get an extensive introduction to Cybersecurity and reap the benefits of studying this critical field.

#FoundersFridays

"As a startup founder myself, I've learned that the key is to embrace agility and not get caught up in overthinking your business ideas. It's all about taking action and just starting."

Our latest #FoundersFridays hero is Junjie de Graaff, co-founder of GrownUp - a platform that aims to empower young talent to discover the world of startups and scale-ups! Learn how he caught the startup bug, how he deals with the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and why embracing agility is the key to startup life.

Love what you've read so far? Find the rest of this newsletter - main headlines and funding announcements of May + job vacancies, here.