Over the past few decades, plastic production has significantly increased, with nearly 400 million tonnes being generated each year. This, coupled with subpar waste management methods, such as insufficient recycling and irresponsible disposal, has played a major role in the mounting buildup of plastic in the environment. It is estimated that as of 2015, approximately …
Net Neutrality
July 19, 2023
Yes, Network Fees Violate Net Neutrality.
As we have long established, startups all over the world have benefitted from a free and open internet. Net neutrality principles grounded in access to that free and open internet refer to the way that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) manage the data or traffic carried on their networks when data is requested by broadband subscribers …
Innovation Policy
July 12, 2023
Open source software: Empowering startups in the global market
Open source software (OSS) has become a critical tool for startups seeking to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Its affordability, flexibility, and ability to facilitate global scalability have positioned it as an invaluable asset for emerging businesses. Interestingly, the European Union recognises the significance of open source software and its role in fostering innovation. In …
Data Latest News Press Release Privacy
July 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: New EU-US Data Privacy Framework is vital for startups and a key milestone for Transatlantic Relations
[Brussels, 11 July 2023, contact: jaime@alliedforstartups.org] The European Commission’s adoption of its adequacy agreement for EU-US personal data is a milestone decision. It is a crucial step towards an adequacy regime that will provide significant benefits for startups by enabling free and secure data flows across the Atlantic. The invalidation of the Privacy Shield in …
Data Policy
July 6, 2023
Assessing The Data Act: How Startup-Friendly Is It?
On the 27th of June, after three months of trilogue negotiations, EU policymakers came to an agreement on the Data Act, which mandates requirements to facilitate the sharing of non-personal data. Before the beginning of the trilogues, Allied for Startups and its Members approached policymakers with an open letter in which we suggested three key …
DTX Innovation
July 4, 2023
Startup Solutions Tackling HIV Stigmatisation
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Its transmission remains a major global health concern, affecting more than 36 million people globally, of which 2.3 million people live in Europe. Antiretroviral therapies have been developed to help lower viral loads, fight infections and …
Press Release
June 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Glovo and Allied for Startups join forces to empower the entrepreneurial ecosystem
[Brussels and Barcelona, 27 June 2023, contact: ines@alliedforstartups.org and felix.eggert@glovoapp.com] Allied for Startups and Glovo have joined forces to empower and support startup and scaleup ecosystems across Europe and beyond. AFS and Glovo share the ambition of facilitating entrepreneurs’ path to success through better policy and further support for the innovation ecosystem. Speaking about the …
Data Latest News Press Release
June 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: Data Act: Startups commend EU harmonisation efforts and call for functioning data flows
[Brussels, 27 June 2023, contact jaime@alliedforstartups.org] Allied for Startups welcomes policymakers’ ambition to harmonise rules on access and use of industrial data in the EU. By establishing rules of fair access and use of data, the Data Act has the potential to become a powerful instrument for startups to access and transfer relevant data. While …
Startup Climate Network Startups
June 22, 2023
Reimagining our Food Systems: Startups in FoodTech
Spurred by the Paris Climate Agreement, governments and businesses across all sectors have intensified their efforts in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving ambitious targets rests on reimagining current ways of working and leveraging new technologies that support a green transition. One of the most urgent areas to address is that of food production. With growing …
Data Latest News Startups
June 21, 2023
A 10-step guide for startups to transfer data across borders
Startups are global from day one. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, transferring data across borders is the bread and butter of every startup ecosystem. The sharp increase of complex data protection regulation over the last few years has become a burdensome process for smaller actors with limited resources. In this blogpost we have explored the …