A community, a workspace, and a mission that puts people before platforms.
our mission
Launchpad023 is Haarlem’s tech community. A place to find your people, join in on events, work on things that matter, and not have to leave the city to do it.
We care about technology that actually makes a difference: open source, privacy, digital freedom, EU alternatives to BigTech, and green tech. And we think the best way to learn about, use, and build that tech is together.
Find your people.
Stay in Haarlem.
What we care about
Promoting free and open source software.
Helping companies, organizations, and individuals move away from closed platforms and reduce dependence on large American big tech providers.
Encouraging software craftmanship and thoughtful engineering.
Supporting ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices.
- Promoting free and open source software.
- Helping companies, organizations, and individuals move away from closed platforms and reduce dependence on large American big tech providers.
- Encouraging software craftmanship and thoughtful engineering.
- Supporting ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices.
We especially welcome teams and individuals working toward positive social impact, including green-technology and open technology alternatives.
community & Events
What's happening at Launchpad023
We’re a community first. We host regular events like workshops, talks, hack nights, book clubs, and trivia, designed to bring Haarlem’s techies together in one place. Alongside events, we host the Haarlem Tech Community Discord channel, where we connect when we aren’t together in person. Join in the conversation, we’re excited to welcome you!
the coworking side
Work from here, too.
If you want to be involved beyond the community, you can work from here. The desks are good. The wifi is fast. The coffee (& tea) is unlimited. But honestly? The reason to come back is for who else is in the room. Developers, founders, and remote professionals doing work that matters, right here in Haarlem.
where to find us
Wateringweg 65, Haarlem
Located in the Waarderpolder, a growing area shaped by makers, tech companies, and independent businesses.
getting here is easy
10-minute bike access from Haarlem Centraal
Convenient connections to Amsterdam and nearby cities
Quick access by car with on-site parking options
Surrounded by innovative companies and workshops
Quiet, work focused environment outside of the busy center
- 10-minute bike access from Haarlem Centraal
- Convenient connections to Amsterdam and nearby cities
- Quick access by car with on-site parking options
- Surrounded by innovative companies and workshops
- Quiet, work focused environment outisde of the busy center
