science park amsterdam, october 2006. a world of science in a city of inspiration johan a.a. vos...
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Science Park Amsterdam, October 2006
Science Park Amsterdam, October 2006
A World of Science in a City of Inspiration
Johan A.A. VosDirector Science Park Amsterdam
(WTCW N.V.)
Science Park Amsterdam: 70 ha
Science in Amsterdam
Science Park Science Park AmsterdamAmsterdam
VUA
Schiphol Airport
Science Park Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam
5 km
Close to the City and Airport
Science Park Area
Master plan Science Park
Criteria Now Final Situation
Floorspace(m2) 100.000 500.000
Organisations 10
Companies 75
Houses 1 400
Guest units 10 700
Researchers / Workers 1800 10.600
Research, Education, Entrepreneurship
Science Park Amsterdam today
Faculty of Science, Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA)
Institutes “National Science Foundation” (NWO)
AMOLF atomic and molecular physics
NIKHEF particle physics
CWI mathematics and computer science
SARA, national center high performance comp. & networking
Large scale computing facilities e.g. National Supercomputer
POP international connections SURF
AMSterdam Internet eXchange, AMS-IX
NV ASP, housing facilities for start up companies
Research Area Science Park
FNWI
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy
Mathematics
Informatics
AMOLF
NIKHEF
CWI
Scientific Profile Science Park
Broad scientific coverage in sciences
stimulating interdisciplinary activities in- and outside Science Park
e.g. life science and computer science UvA with physics
(AMOLF) and mathematics (CWI): systems biology
(without ignoring need for strong monodisciplinary basis)
e-Science emphasis building on continuously improved infrastructural
strength
GRID in close collaboration with Gigaport Next Generation
- several 10 Gbs transatlantic links (Chicago, New York)
Virtual Lab based on GRID infrastructure
- bioinformatics, biodiversity, ‘proof of concept’ new applications
Multimedia and creative industries
Commercial Profile Science Park
Emphasis on ICT and life sciences incubators
supported by excellent ICT-infrastructure (AMS-IX)
Matrix I: The Incubator
Matrix II: Twinning Center
Matrix III: 2nd phase incubator
Matrix IV: Temporary housing UvA Faculty of Science
Matrix V: Life Sciences
100 Start-ups
Incubator Buildings
Proposition Science Park
Basic Research in cooperation with industry
Re-usable components for developing new applications
Stimulate innovation both within science as within industry
Efficient use of available infrastructure
Stimulate entrepreneurship
Create more wealth and well-being for the Dutch/European society
Thank you for your attention!