The Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award (AmSIA) is the Amsterdam competition for the most innovative ideas that contribute to a better world. In the past several months, 27 pre-finalists have been selected in the categories of Health, Society and Environment & Climate. Only 9 finalists can pitch their innovative idea live on stage and have a chance to win € 10,000! Which groundbreaking medical ideas will take the stage in the AmSIA '23 finals?

27 Semi-finalists

Until May 7th, researchers, students, and staff from all disciplines of participating Amsterdam universities, colleges, academic medical centers, and NWO institutes could submit a smart, innovative idea that could benefit society. Out of all submissions, 27 semi-finalists have been selected.

A Better World

Now it's up to the voters and a professional jury (led by Ruben Brave) to determine which semi-finalists will be allowed to present their idea during the final event on November 21st at the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam. Which innovative idea do you believe contributes to a better world?

"AmSIA has meant a lot to the project team with which we won two years ago. Following the press release after the AmSIA award and the interview with BNR, a company approached us that is likely to bring our urine meter to the market. Licensing discussions are progressing steadily. In addition, since AmSIA, we have raised €280,000 from sources including NWO and are working diligently to get the urine meter approved for use in the European Union. Winning the AmSIA award has truly been a kickstarter for our project." - Tom Brouwer (Amsterdam UMC) - AmSIA winner 2021

In each of the three categories: Society, Health, and Environment & Climate, the finalists ultimately have a chance to win a prize of €10,000.

Vote here!

For more information, visit www.amsia.nl

The Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award is an initiative of IXA (Innovation Exchange Amsterdam), the valorization center of Amsterdam UMC, UvA, VU, and HvA