June 5, 2023 Brussels Open Encryption Bar brought together experts on encryption from both a policy-making and entrepreneurial perspective to discuss the current state of play and the future of this cornerstone technology for privacy and secure information. Moritz Körner – Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe Bavo Van den Heuvel – Founder & Chief …
Latest News Policy
June 2, 2023
Where are we in the encryption debate?
Startups benefit from using encryption in their everyday operations, as it allows them to store and send information across the Internet securely at a relatively low cost. Many startups use encryption to provide secure communication channels for their employees and customers, which in turn helps to build trust and credibility around their businesses and, ultimately, …
Data Latest News Policy
May 25, 2023
‘Back to Basics for Startups’ – International Data Transfers
Any entrepreneur is just an idea and the right data set away from a startup. As global actors, startups benefit from transferring data across borders to expand their customer base and scale their businesses. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Governance Act (DGA) and the Data Act are three key policies that contain …
DTX Healthtech Charter
May 23, 2023
Catalysts in Digital Health Innovation: Accelerators and Grants
Accelerators and grants play a pivotal role in the development of new technologies, spearheading the advance in digital health innovation. Launched in December 2021, the HealthTech Charter serves as a best practice repository of the most empowering policies and measures for digital health innovation across Europe. It provides an opportunity to shape Europe into a …
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May 17, 2023
‘Back to Basics for Startups’ – The revision of the EU Product Liability Directive
What’s proposed? The European Commission proposed on 28 September 2022 a revision of the Product Liability Directive (PLD), originally adopted in 1985. The main goal of the proposed revision is to modernise the existing Directive to reflect technological advances, changes in consumer behaviour, and evolving business practices. In this regard, the latest revision of the …
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May 11, 2023
AI Act Committee vote: The AI Act should incentivise starting up and scaling
[Brussels, 11 May 2023, contact maxime@alliedforstartups.org] Allied for Startups welcomes the adoption of the European Parliament’s IMCO and LIBE committees’ joint report on the Artificial Intelligence Act and urges policymakers to consider startups’ perspective in the upcoming negotiations. The AI Act aims to ensure that the development and uptake of AI in the EU are …
DTX
May 9, 2023
Spotlighting HealthTech Innovation: Apply for the Patient Digital Health Awards
“As the most user-centric companies, startups continue to display their problem-solving abilities in reaction to new challenges, all the while remaining true to their users: patients” Melissa Blaustein, CEO of Allied for Startups shares. It is that time of the year again to spotlight and discover Europe’s best digital health solutions improving the health and …
Artificial Intelligence Latest News Policy
May 3, 2023
‘Back to Basics for Startups’ – AI Regulation in the EU
What’s proposed? The European Commission has proposed a new Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) to regulate the development and use of AI systems in the European Union. The proposed legislation outlines a risk-based approach to AI, with four levels of risk categorisation: unacceptable risk AI, high-risk AI, limited risk AI, and minimal risk AI. If …
Events LATAM Latest News Startups
April 27, 2023
Driving the startup ecosystem in LATAM
On April 19-26, the AFS LATAM office organised a series of panels and discussions to create a collaborative environment for the policies our startup ecosystem needs to thrive. Digital Economy, Cybersecurity, and the Startup Ecosystem On April 19 The AFS LATAM office hosted a roundtable for our LATAM member Associations on the Digital Economy, Cybersecurity, …
DTX Healthtech Charter
April 25, 2023
Why HealthTech Startups Engage in Public-Private Partnerships
Bridging the gap to address today’s most pressing healthcare challenges will require interdisciplinary public-private partnerships (PPP). PPPs have gained widespread acceptance as a strategy to achieve global health objectives. Cooperation between digital health innovators, healthcare providers, public institutions and patient groups is key to ensuring the development of a digital healthcare system in which startups …