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 …
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), …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Innovation Latest News Policy
December 13, 2022
The cybersecurity reform is an opportunity for innovation
By Alejandra Plaschinski, Director for LATAM at Allied for Startups Cybersecurity legislation has been under discussion in the Mexican Congress in recent months. This debate comes at a key moment to position Mexico as a leader in the digital ecosystem for Latin America. The reform gives congress the possibility to attract capital investment while boosting …
Innovation Latest News Startups
September 21, 2022
The energy transition at the hands of startups
Rethinking the ways in which we produce and consume energy is more pressing than ever. In 2015, the Paris Agreement reached a global consensus around the necessity to adopt measures to achieve climate neutrality and mitigate climate change consequences. The same year, the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included “affordable and …
Data Innovation Startups
July 14, 2022
Turning the Data Act into the key to a successful startup-fuelled recovery
In February 2022 the European Commission presented the Data Act. The Data Act is one of the main pillars of the European Strategy on Data, the plan that the EU has to create a single market for data that “will allow it to flow freely within the EU and across sectors for the benefit of …
DTX Innovation Startups
June 23, 2022
Spotlighting Digital Health Innovation: The EU Patient Digital Health Awards
Allied for Startups DTx is thrilled to partner up for the European Patient Digital Health Awards! Following last year’s successful first edition, we applaud the initiative’s mission to spotlight the most patient-focused innovations and allow startups to gain visibility for their work. With the call for applications now open, we invite all European digital health …