We have crafted an infographic to explain the current landscape of EU-US data transfers. It dives into how the successor to the Privacy Shield, the new Data Privacy Framework, holds great potential to facilitate the transfer of data from the EU to the US, in particular for startups. As Allied for Startups, an association that …
Innovation Policy
September 7, 2023
How can the Product Liability Directive best support the startup ecosystem?
Context Since the European Commission proposed a revision of the Product Liability Directive (PLD) on 28 September 2022, both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament started their respective work on the file. Now that the Council has reached a general approach on 14 June 2023, all eyes are on the Members of …
GreenTech Startup Climate Network Startups
September 6, 2023
Smart Cities: Startups Revolutionising Urban Mobility
The rapid urbanisation of our world has led to numerous challenges, one of the most pressing being the strain of our mobility systems on the environment. Traditional modes of transportation rely on conventional fossil fuels, significantly contributing to pollution, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. In response to this challenge, innovative startups in the realm of …
DTX Policy
September 4, 2023
The European Health Data Space: Where Are We At
Just over one year ago, the European Commission proposed the first EU-wide framework for data sharing: the European Health Data Space (EHDS). With stark ambitions to unleash the potential of health data for stakeholders across the care continuum, the EHDS promises to lay the ground-rules for harmonisation and accessing cross-border health data. European co-legislators have …
DTX Innovation
July 27, 2023
The Silent Pandemic: Startups Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotics are a mainstay of modern medicine, revolutionising the treatment of infectious diseases worldwide. By killing or preventing bacteria from reproducing and spreading in humans or animals, they make for the most important type of agent in fighting bacterial infections. However, a significant threat to the achievements of the antibiotic era is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), …
GreenTech Startup Climate Network
July 20, 2023
Drowning in Plastic: How Startups Tackle The Issue of Microplastic Pollution
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: [email protected]] 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 …