As this year’s International Women’s Day theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, we want to celebrate the valuable contributions women have made to advance innovation and technology through entrepreneurship. However, it’s critical that we draw attention to the gender gap that still remains when it comes to ICT (Information, Computers and Technology) …
Innovation Latest News Startups
March 2, 2023
White House Opens New Frontiers in Patent Trolling, Leaves Startups Behind
Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden upheld a controversial limited exclusion order which could ban the sale of Apple’s popular Watch product in the United States after a ruling by the International Trade Commission late last year. The order upholds the enforcement of a patent by AliveCor, a medical device manufacturer, and while the facts …
Latest News Startups
March 2, 2023
All hands on deck: Startups emergency capabilities
The February 6th earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria have devastated millions, causing irreparable losses and pain. We would like to express our solidarity and willingness to contribute to the efforts of the crisis response. We’ve noticed outstanding activities from startups and the tech community involved in the rescue process and relief aid. From applying …
DTX Healthtech Charter Latest News
February 20, 2023
2022 Highlights in Healthtech: The DTx Annual Report
Allied for Startups launched its 2022 DTx Annual Report – diving into our healthtech project’s main activities and growth this past year. With digital health initiatives under the spotlight, join us as we continue to enhance the policy environment for startups and support innovation in healthtech worldwide. Download the …
DTX Healthtech Charter Policy
February 7, 2023
A French Fitness Check: Reimbursing HealthTech Solutions
During Allied for Startups DTx Startup Congress, we launched The French Fitness Check, uncovering a multi-stakeholder perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the digital health innovation sector in France. As a HealthTech Charter initiative, this report aims to map out the French reimbursement environment and reveal areas for improvement to best empower digital health …
Latest News Startups
February 6, 2023
Time for Washington to take on ITC reform
This article has been written by Michael McGeary and was originally published in Delaware Business Times on January 31, 2023. The new year has brought with it renewed fears about inflation in the global economy, with new data indicating that an astounding 90% of small business owners are deeply concerned about rising costs. According …
DTX Innovation Uncategorized
February 2, 2023
Healthtech startups can be vital players in the fight against cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths every year. However, evidence has shown that 40% of cancers are preventable. With breakthrough advances in cancer research and innovation, there are an increasing number of treatments and care. Startups can play a key role in the development of patient-centric solutions …
Data Latest News Policy
January 30, 2023
How startups will be affected by a potential extension of scope of Article 27 of the Data Act to data holders?
We are closely following the discussions on the European Commission’s proposal on the Data Act and its impact on the startup ecosystem. Startup communities are particularly concerned about recent discussions on the extension of the scope of Article 27 from “data processing services” to “data holders”. International data transfers are a key element of innovation …
DTX Latest News
January 26, 2023
What happens when policy makers, entrepreneurs and startup communities discuss the future of digital health?
Allied for Startups hosted its second annual DTx Startup Congress in Brussels on January 25th, 2023. The hybrid event brought together startups, policy makers, and ecosystem builders to exchange views on the current state of digital health in Europe and beyond! The first segment of the event featured a panel discussion comparing & contrasting different …
Artificial Intelligence Latest News Policy
January 26, 2023
Summary: Exploring the impact of the AI Act on Startups in Europe survey
A recent survey of over 100 high-tech AI startups which drive AI innovation by developing diverse AI systems, with both specific and generic purposes, and 15 Venture Capital firms (VCs) in the EU, has shed some light on potential startup challenges stemming from the EU’s AI Act proposal. This survey conducted by a coalition of …