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ACID 2023

Career Fair 2023

Career Fair 2024

Chem Together 15

ChemAI 2023

An umbrella organization for innovative clusters

Amsterdam is rich in initiatives with different focuses and goals: it is easy to get lost. ACN keeps a bird eye on the whole ecosystem for you, and our team offers the most effective way to get introduced to one of the clusters. From industrial alliances to lobbying activities, from advanced facilities to relevant Groeifonds programmes, we will find the best contact person for you.

ACN in numbers

100+

Meetings between Potential Partners

1000+

Event Attendees

300+ H

Consultancy provided as Innovation Agents

50+

Speakers Hosted

15+

Trusted Members

600+

FTE of Researchers

Our Focus Areas

We believe in the chemistry that propels society towards optimal health, sustainability, and economic prosperity.

Sustainability & Circularity

ACN supports sustainable and circular technologies for the chemical sector. We help with access to resources and promote green chemistry and energy transition.

Life Sciences & Biotech

With nearly 2000 life sciences entities in the Netherlands, ACN aims to be the leading Chemistry for Life Sciences organization in Amsterdam. We facilitate innovation and support startups.

Artificial Intelligence

Amsterdam is at the heart of AI in molecular sciences. ACN organizes the annual ChemAI event, promoting AI implementation and fostering interdisciplinary research.

Event recaps