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Data Innovation Policy November 16, 2023 Done and dusted: what does the Data Act mean for startups?

On 9 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted the final text of the Data Act, by a majority of 481 votes in favour, 31 votes against, and 71 abstentions. The Data Act has the potential to fulfill its promise of boosting Europe’s competitiveness and innovation capacity by harmonising rules on access and use of industrial …

Artificial Intelligence Latest News Open Letter Policy October 24, 2023 Open Letter: The AI Act is an opportunity to provide regulatory stability for startups

Allied for Startups sent an open letter highlighting the reasons why regulating GPAIs and foundation models will have detrimental effects on the startup ecosystem. Download the PDF here.

Net Neutrality Policy October 18, 2023 Are Network Fees Over?

On 10 October, the European Commission finally released the results of the exploratory consultation on the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure – and there’s good news! For now, it seems like the Commission will not be moving forward with the idea of implementing Network Fees. Here are the key takeaways from …

DTX Innovation Policy Uncategorized September 28, 2023 Exploring the Path to Medical Device Regulation Compliance

A medical device, such as a thermometer or pacemaker, is a tool designed for healthcare purposes, including diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of medical conditions. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, medical devices have become synonymous with cutting-edge healthcare solutions, offering the potential of significantly improved patient outcomes.  The Medical Device Regulation …

Artificial Intelligence Innovation Policy Uncategorized September 18, 2023 Navigating the landscape of the EU’s voluntary AI initiatives

Now that the AI Act, originally proposed in April 2021, is on its way to be adopted by the end of 2023, one may think that the topic of artificial intelligence will incrementally cease to make the headlines in the EU. On the contrary, in the months to come after the adoption of the AI …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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, …