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: [email protected] and [email protected]] 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 [email protected]] 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 …
Artificial Intelligence Latest News Press Release
June 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: AI Act Plenary vote: Startups call for a harmonised and proportionate AI Act
AI Act Plenary vote: Startups call for a harmonised and proportionate AI Act [Brussels, 14 June 2023, contact [email protected]] With the adoption by the European Parliament plenary of the joint report on the Artificial Intelligence Act, Allied for Startups urges policymakers to consider startups’ perspective in its upcoming negotiations. Speaking about the adoption of the …
Artificial Intelligence Latest News Open Letter
June 12, 2023
Ensuring a fair and proportionate AI Act for startups
Allied for Startups sent an open letter highlighting key recommendations on the AI Act to Members of the European Parliament. The letter puts forward 3 main asks to ensure the text remains fair and proportionate for startups. Download the PDF here.
DTX Latest News Open Letter
June 12, 2023
Open Letter: A European Health Data Space Fit for Startups
Startup communities came together and sent an open letter on their key asks for the European Health Data Space to policy makers. The letter is co-signed by 12 startup associations and includes 3 key asks from policy makers to ensure the file fulfills its promise to startups & innovation. Download the PDF here.
Events
June 5, 2023
Open Encryption Bar
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, …