Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining possibilities, but it also brings new challenges, especially when it comes to data protection. On 18 December, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the EU’s data protection watchdog, issued an opinion on data processing for the training of AI models, aiming to balance innovation with privacy. But what …
Events
November 22, 2024
Team Swedish Tech Policy & Mingle at Slush 2024
This week, our Startup Policy Officer, Kalle Fahlvik, represented Allied for Startups as a speaker at the Team Sweden Tech Policy Track & Mingle in Helsinki, part of the highly anticipated Slush 2024 event. Kalle joined a panel of thought leaders to discuss the state of startups and Europe’s competitiveness, sparking a critical conversation about …
Latest News Startups
November 19, 2024
Startups in the spotlight: Insights from confirmation hearings
Last week, the European Parliament held hearings for the new Commissioners-designate. This process, where MEPs quiz candidates on their priorities and readiness for office, is essential for gauging how the upcoming European Commission will address critical challenges. At Allied for Startups, we closely followed the hearings, particularly for portfolios relevant to startups, innovation, and competitiveness. …
Cloud Data
October 22, 2024
The EUCS: A clearer sky for EU startups’ future?
The rise of cloud computing has been transformative for startups, enabling them to scale rapidly and compete with larger enterprises. For startups, cloud infrastructure provides unparalleled scalability, cost-efficiency, and access to cutting-edge tools that would have been out of reach just a few years ago. Yet, the regulatory framework surrounding its use is critical. Startups …
Events
October 16, 2024
Bridging Gaps in Digital Health @ AFS Annual Summit 2024
As part of the AFS Annual Summit 2024, the side-event titled Bridging Gaps in Digital Health brought together experts and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities in Europe’s rapidly evolving healthtech sector. The session focused on the complex regulatory landscape that startups face, delving into policies shaping the future of digital health and AI …
Events
October 16, 2024
AFS Annual Summit 2024
The AFS Annual Summit 2024 marked a special milestone, celebrating 10 years of Allied for Startups while shining a spotlight on the future of innovation in the European startup ecosystem. Over the course of an inspiring few days, the event brought together policymakers, founders, industry leaders, and ecosystem advocates to discuss critical topics shaping the …
Events
October 8, 2024
Draghi Roundtable: Addressing Europe’s Startup Ecosystem Challenges
Last week, we hosted an invite-only roundtable to tackle pressing issues around Europe’s competitiveness in the startup ecosystem, inspired by insights from the newly published Draghi Report. This dynamic gathering brought together an array of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, in a candid discussion aimed at identifying solutions to key challenges and fostering …
Competition Latest News Startups
September 30, 2024
A Call to Action for D9+: Leveraging Startups to Bridge Europe’s Innovation Gap
Mario Draghi’s recently released report on European competitiveness underscores the urgent need to bolster Europe’s economic foundations. Hence, as part of the S9+ coalition, which represents Europe’s vibrant startup community, we are calling on D9+ ministers of the “digital frontrunner” countries within the EU to take decisive steps to enhance Europe’s global competitiveness and …
DTX Innovation
September 16, 2024
Levelling up with ‘Super Mario’: Can startups power up Europe’s pharma sector?
Last week, Mario Draghi, former PM of Italy and head of the ECB, released his report on the future of Europe’s competitiveness. Health, one of the priorities of the new EU mandate, is struggling to keep up, with the pharmaceutical industry in particular falling behind global competitors. As the world’s fourth largest industry, the pharmaceutical …