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Public voting for the AmSIA 2021 is closed
Thanks for all the votes! Per category, the participant with the most votes will go to the final. The ballot boxes are open! Vote for your favorite innovative idea that contributes to a better world. We have selected the pre-finalists of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award. You can now vote which ideas should be […]
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Experiencing the AmSIA as a finalist
What is it like to participate in the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award? We spoke to Dr Monalisa Goswami about her participation in 2017. The Amsterdam Science and Innovation Award is “a celebration of innovation coming out from scientists,” says Monalisa. “It makes you feel special.” The Amsterdam Science and Innovation Award (AmSIA) is the […]
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Pre-finalists of the Innovation Award announced!
The pre-finalists for the Innovation Award, the Amsterdam competition for innovative ideas that contribute to a better world, are now selected! The pre-finalists have a chance to win one of the three Innovation Awards and €10,000. The Innovation Award has three categories: Society, Health and Environment & Climate. In the coming months, all pre-finalists will […]
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AmSIA finalists at Business News Radio
Finalists Reinout Bem and Imran Avci were interviewed by Karlijn Meinders in BNR’s broadcast Wetenschap Vandaag during Spitsuur. To listen to the interview click here.
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Winners Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards 2019
The Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards go to innovations in 3D-printed embryo models, following criminal money through bank data and tackling the phosphate challenge. The Impact Awards go to Jaap Bonjer, Erwin Peterman and Gijs Wuite, and Roeland van Geuns Marissa de Boer (UvA), Jill Coster van Voorhout (UvA) and Bernadette de Bakker (Amsterdam UMC), […]
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Impact Award for surgical training, cell research and poverty alleviation
Jaap Bonjer (Amsterdam UMC), Erwin Peterman and Gijs Wuite (VU) and Roeland van Geuns (HvA) receive Impact Awards 2019. The Amsterdam Impact Award is awarded annually to distinguished researchers or research groups who have made a meaningful contribution to society with their research and innovations. The award is a lifetime achievement award, not a cash […]
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Presenting the finalists of Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award 2019
The finalists for the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award 2019 are presented. The jury, led by Gigi Wang, has selected nine finalists for the Innovation Award from all submissions from the Amsterdam knowledge and research institutes. The innovations and new technologies offer innovative solutions for a wide range of social issues. The finalists for the […]
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Ideas are being assessed!
At this moment, the jury members of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award, are assessing the received applications of the Innovation Award. Soon the jury will come together in a meeting to discuss the innovative ideas. The jury will choose nine finalists who will pitch their ideas during the finale of the Amsterdam Science & […]
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Meet the most innovative and impactful ideas of Amsterdam
On the 26th of November, nine scientists will pitch their innovative ideas during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award. Three prizes will be awarded to the best ideas in the categories alpha/ gamma, beta and life sciences. Register now to get a unique and exclusive opportunity to meet their ideas during […]
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A look back on the AmSIA Workshop
This morning on the 11th of July scientists and students worked on their Science & Innovation Award proposal during a ‘breakfast workshop’. The workshop was given by IXA business developers, while participants were enjoying a cup of coffee and croissant. During the workshop, participants worked with the IXA triangle model. The model helped the participants […]
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