Impact Hub Amsterdam

What Impact Hub Amsterdam does

Impact Hub Amsterdam is a Dutch impact accelerator and innovation consultancy founded in 2009 (legally IMPACT HUB Amsterdam B.V., Chamber of Commerce 34307678), operating from the Marineterrein in central Amsterdam with 11-50 employees. The firm operates two service lines: an Innovate consulting practice that runs open-innovation engagements for corporates and governments using a four-phase methodology (Identify, Analyze and Match, Develop, Validate) backed by a catalog of 9,000+ sustainability solutions, and an Accelerate practice that runs multiple venture-support programs — including the Food Chain Accelerator (5th edition), the Investment Ready Program (7th edition), Business Model Challenge (350+ alumni), The Regeneration Program 2025, Operators for Impact, Food Pioneers Program, Boost je Buurt, and the Circular Innovation Collective — together with a nascent regenerative business ecosystem launched in November 2025 in partnership with DOEN Foundation, We Are Stewards, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Triodos Foundation, Rabo Foundation, Regeneratie Coöperatie, and Food Hub. The firm operates thematically across five ecosystems — Circular, Food, Fashion, Inclusion, and Regenerative — aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Revenue is generated through three streams: quoted consulting fees for SME/corporate/government innovation engagements, multi-year custom program development with sponsors and governments, and accelerator program contributions where participants pay a small fee while the majority of program costs are funded by impact partners such as DOEN, ING Nederland Foundation, Rabo Foundation, and Triodos; the firm explicitly does not take equity in participating startups. Marquee clients and partners include IKEA (multi-workstream: foam, glue, packaging, marine materials), ABN AMRO (Impact Nation program and former employer of Accelerate Lead Susan Kessing), Roche (Innov'Keneya healthcare innovation), Tommy Hilfiger (Fashion Frontier Challenge), the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Ministry of LNV, WWF (plastic-pollution startup cohort), Marktplaats, AM Gebiedsontwikkeling, and Sollas.

The company is a certified B Corp, GDPR-compliant, founder/management-owned with no external institutional investment disclosed, and a member of the global Impact Hub network spanning 130+ hubs, 100+ of which it cites as a programmatic asset with 300,000+ impact makers across 60+ countries. Technology stack is utility-grade: Salesforce, Nexudus, Monday.com, Google Cloud, Eventbrite, Campaign Monitor/Mailchimp power operations, while the Community App platform is hosted by Impact Hub GmbH in Vienna. Operating geographies served are the Netherlands (Amsterdam, North Holland, Flevoland, Amsterdam Metropolitan Area) with European reach through EU-funded programs.

Name

Impact Hub Amsterdam

Legal name

IMPACT HUB Amsterdam B.V.

Website

https://amsterdam.impacthub.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impact Hub Amsterdam is a Dutch impact accelerator and open-innovation consultancy that helps corporates, governments, and entrepreneurs tackle sustainability challenges through accelerator programs and consulting engagements, operating within a global network of 100+ Impact Hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Consulting & Accelerator Programs

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG), Impact Investing (Intentional, Measurable Social/Environmental Outcomes) (FSAAALAC), Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Business (EDAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Innovation consulting
• Startup accelerator programs
• Impact entrepreneurship support
• Sustainability consulting services
• Open innovation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Innovation consulting engagements for SME and corporate clients seeking sustainability solutions. Clients pay for services that include opportunity identification, innovation partner matching, and implementation support.
2. Accelerator Programs: Venture support programs for startups and scaleups. Programs charge a small participant contribution that covers part of costs, with the majority funded by impact partners. The organization does not take equity in participating companies.
3. Custom Program Development: Partnership programs for organizations, governments, and NGOs to develop tailored entrepreneurship programs. Organizations work with Impact Hub to design modular programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impact Hub Amsterdam operates an impact accelerator and innovation consultancy that helps organizations, governments, and entrepreneurs identify sustainability opportunities, connect with innovation partners, and implement and validate solutions through a structured open innovation methodology. Its two core practices are Innovate (innovation consulting for SME, corporate, and government clients) and Accelerate (venture support programs that take impact-driven entrepreneurs from startup to scaleup stage).

Product overview

Impact Hub Amsterdam operates as a platform-plus-program architecture offering innovation consulting services, venture support accelerator programs, and ecosystem development across five thematic areas: Circular, Food, Fashion, Inclusion, and Regenerative. The core offering consists of the Accelerate practice (venture support programs including Food Chain Accelerator, Investment Ready Program, The Regeneration Program) and the Innovate practice (innovation consulting for corporations and governments). Supporting infrastructure includes digital tools like the Regenerative Ecosystem Map, research publications such as the Regenerative Business Models article, events including Regenerative Ecosystem Day, and a video series Ondernemen voor het Leven. Programs serve entrepreneurs from startup through scaleup stages, while consulting services support corporate and government partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovation Consulting (Innovate) A consulting service for SME and corporate clients that helps organizations identify strategic innovation opportunities, find suitable innovation partners aligned with their sustainability goals, and implement and validate sustainable solutions through Impact Hub Amsterdam's open innovation methodology.
• Venture Support Programs (Accelerate) An umbrella offering of accelerator programs that supports entrepreneurs from startup to scaleup stages with knowledge, connections, expert mentors, and access to a global network of 100+ Impact Hubs and 300,000 impact makers across 60+ countries.
• Food Chain Accelerator A growth program for entrepreneurs driving the future of food, typically spanning 12 days of training and strategic sessions covering strategy, marketing, organization, and investment needs. Now in its fifth edition.
• Investment Ready Program A 5-month accelerator program in its 7th year, supported by ING Nederland Foundation, helping circular and sustainable startup participants revise their business model, strategy, and team while developing a financing plan for sustainable business growth.
• Circular Innovation Collective An initiative supporting circular economy innovation through accelerators and guides that promote circular innovation programs in European cities and regions.
• Green at Heart EU-funded program helping social SMEs integrate sustainability aspects into their business with practical tools, expert guidance, and financial support, preparing them for ESG reporting.
• Ecosystem for Regenerative Business A collaborative platform launched in November 2025 supporting regenerative pioneers to scale with integrity, access aligned funding, and accelerate the shift toward an economy serving both people and planet. Developed with partners including DOEN Foundation, We Are Stewards, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, We Are The Regeneration, Triodos Foundation, Rabo Foundation, Regeneratie Coöperatie and Food Hub.
• The Regeneration Program A five-month program supporting businesses beyond sustainability, helping them develop regenerative vision and strategy, and explore ownership, finance, and legal models. Launched as The Regeneration Program 2025.
• Boost je Buurt A neighborhood challenge organized with the Municipality of Amsterdam, offering a business development program worth EUR 20,000 and additional development budget up to EUR 7,500 for impact entrepreneurs.
• Food Pioneers Program Program offering workspace and community for food entrepreneurs in Almere, Flevoland, or Amsterdam Metropolitan Region, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Operators for Impact Targeted growth support program for impact scale-ups, addressing challenges in scaling impact beyond strong vision to include execution, structure, and right people alongside founders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 organizations and entrepreneurs helped achieve impact
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• We Are StewardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in building regenerative business ecosystem, providing guidance on steward ownership models for entrepreneurs.
• Amsterdam University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to regenerative ecosystem development and knowledge sharing.
• We Are The RegenerationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on video series 'Entrepreneurship for life' and regenerative ecosystem building.
• Regeneratie CoöperatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in building ecosystem for regenerative businesses in the Netherlands.
• Food HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in food ecosystem development and Food Innovators platform for Amsterdam region.
• City of AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for circular economy transition, Boost je Buurt challenge, and Amsterdam Impact programs. Working together in CRCL PARK for circular solutions.
• AMS InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation institute partner for urban solutions and circular economy initiatives.
• Circle EconomymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in accelerating circular economy transition and knowledge sharing.
• IKEAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including foam alternatives, glue innovation, packaging innovation, and marine materials programs through Impact Hub global network.
• RijkswaterstaatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in circular innovation and environmental initiatives.
• Provincie Noord-HollandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in circular economy initiatives including Circulair Textiel tours and regional innovation programs.
• CIRCLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in circular economy ecosystem development.
• What Design Can DomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Make it Circular Challenge and No Waste Challenge with IKEA Foundation.
• WWFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to accelerate 10 startups developing solutions to plastic pollution.
• RochemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Innov'Keneya healthcare innovation ecosystem to tackle challenges surrounding cancer patient journey in Ivory Coast.
• TNWmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in Impact Nation program matching innovative scaleups with organizations.
• Ministry of LNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in chain accelerator for sustainable food system startups, bringing together networks from farm to startup.
• The Green TimesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for 'Entrepreneurship for life' video series showcasing regenerative businesses.
• Impact Hub GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHosting, technical, content and service provider for Community App platform connecting global Impact Hub members.
• 1.5 VenturesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partner in Sollas sustainable packaging collaboration, providing coating and sustainability expertise.
• ELGRAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact startup partner in AM collaboration, processing elephant grass into various sustainable products with local farmers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Impact Hub (Global Network): The global network of 100+ Impact Hubs of which Impact Hub Amsterdam is a member. Operates the same accelerator/ecosystem model across cities and provides the shared Community App platform, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Rockstart: Amsterdam-based domain-specific accelerator running programs in energy, agri-food, and emerging tech. Competes directly with Impact Hub Amsterdam's Food Chain Accelerator and other venture support programs for Dutch impact-driven founders and corporate partners.
• Climate-KIC: EU-backed climate innovation accelerator and community. Closely comparable in running accelerator cohorts, innovation programs for corporates/cities, and ecosystem-building around sustainability, though operating at pan-European rather than Dutch scale.
• What Design Can Do: Amsterdam-based platform running design and innovation challenges (e.g., Make it Circular, No Waste Challenge with IKEA Foundation) closely aligned with Impact Hub Amsterdam's challenge-based programs and shared corporate partner IKEA.

Regional players

• Circle Economy: Amsterdam-headquartered circular economy NGO that publishes the Circular Gap Report and partners with corporates and governments on circular transition. Overlaps with Impact Hub Amsterdam's Circular ecosystem and shares many of the same corporate and municipal partners (e.g., City of Amsterdam).

Broad incumbents

• DOEN Foundation: Dutch impact foundation that both funds and runs innovation programs for social entrepreneurs. Comparable as a major capital and program provider in the same ecosystem, although it operates as a grantmaker rather than a fee-based accelerator.
• Acumen: Global impact investor and accelerator (Acumen Academy) running cohort-based programs for social enterprises. Comparable mission and accelerator format, but operates at global scale and deploys patient capital rather than the no-equity model used by Impact Hub Amsterdam.
• Ashoka: Global organization supporting leading social entrepreneurs through fellowships, programs, and ecosystem partnerships. Overlaps in mission and programming for impact founders, though operating as a worldwide network rather than a regional accelerator.
• SOCAP (Social Capital Markets): Global impact capital markets community convening investors, entrepreneurs, and foundations. Comparable as an ecosystem-building and convening platform for impact enterprises, although it is event/membership-driven rather than running direct accelerator cohorts.

Emerging players

• Yunus Social Business: Berlin-headquartered organization supporting social businesses through incubation, accelerators, and funding. Operates a comparable mission-aligned accelerator format targeting social entrepreneurs across multiple regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ImpactHubAMS
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImpactHubAMS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact-hub-ams
• Instagraminstagram.com/impacthubams

Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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