About
SustainaLab, located in Matrix ONE at Amsterdam Science Park, is an inspiring event space and ecosystem born from a collaboration between the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science and the Matrix Innovation Center.
By creating and hosting events, we connect great thinkers and doers and foster meaningful connections between researchers, students, businesses, NGOs and policymakers within the University of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam region and beyond. Our mission is to spark collaboration, share sustainability knowledge, and accelerate the transition to a future-proof, sustainable society.
The aim is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, future-proof society.
For companies, NGOs & Governments
Join our ecosystem and connect with researchers and students of the University of Amsterdam, companies in Matrix ONE and Science Park, NGOs, policy makers and other businesses. SustainaLab can also be the venue for your professional event.
Join our events to get the latest developments on a broad range of sustainability topics.
For researchers
SustainaLab offers researchers a platform to connect with companies, governments, and other organisations. We regularly host events that spotlight researchers of the University of Amsterdam, exploring sustainability challenges.
Whether you are interested in collaborating on an event, sharing your research with a broader audience, or simply staying up to date in your field, we would love to hear from you.
For students
Join our events to stay informed on the latest developments across a wide range of sustainability topics - and grow your network while you are at it. With many forward-thinking companies in our ecosystem, you might just come across an exciting internship opportunity.
Do you have a project or idea you would like to share? We would love to hear from you. SustainaLab could be the perfect place to showcase your work.
Chris Slootweg, Assistant professor UvA
"SustainaLab offers an exceptional platform for expressing and implementing my ideas in Circular Chemistry, contributing significantly to the advancement of a Circular Economy."
Ingo Schoots, CEO Q Plastics
"Our company is dedicated to promoting the circular use of plastics. SustainaLab provides us with an ideal platform to engage in collaborative discussions and joint efforts on this crucial subject. With UvA researchers, fellow companies within the Matrix ONE community and beyond."
Maria Angel-Sitruk, Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship
"We recommend Sustainalab as an excellent venue for hosting gatherings. We held several pitching events for our academic Startups and had a great experience each time. Located in the environmentally conscious Matrix ONE building, SustainaLab offers a setting that aligns with sustainability values."
Suzanne Hansen, Head of partnerships Computational Social Sciences UvA
"Everything starts with a first meeting. The VPRO Tegenlicht Meet Up about the European railwaynetwork provided us with possible exciting potential thesis projects and education challenges, from Computational Social Science. I am very glad to make that bridge from a Tegenlicht documentary to education and science."
