Governance & Education (ASC)

A smart city can only exist when it’s able to attract and retain knowledge. Amsterdam is a knowledge city, with two universities and twenty-one universities of applied sciences within its borders. 40% of Amsterdam’s inhabitants are higher educated. The CTO Innovation Team of the Municipality of Amsterdam collaborates with all seven city departments to make innovation happen. With 921 startups located in Amsterdam and its own Startup in Residence program, Amsterdam enables policy-makers with smart governance tools. Share your initiative on smart governance and education here!