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 …
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 …
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 …
Events LATAM Latest News Startups
April 27, 2023
Driving the startup ecosystem in LATAM
On April 19-26, the AFS LATAM office organised a series of panels and discussions to create a collaborative environment for the policies our startup ecosystem needs to thrive. Digital Economy, Cybersecurity, and the Startup Ecosystem On April 19 The AFS LATAM office hosted a roundtable for our LATAM member Associations on the Digital Economy, Cybersecurity, …
LATAM Latest News Startups
March 31, 2023
Setting the scene for innovation in LATAM
This month, our Allied for Startups office for Latin America got involved in a series of dialogues and high-level conversations involving different topics of interest regarding innovation in Mexico and Latin America. Open Technology for Innovation opportunities AFS joined Cómo la Tecnología Abierta Promueve la Oportunidad Económica y la Innovación, a round table event organized …
Latest News Policy Startups
March 22, 2023
ONE23 Startup Manifesto: Europe, Ready for Startups’ Vision of the Future?
Allied for Startups has joined startup organisations to contribute and sign the ONE23 Startup Manifesto published by our Members, SUP46 and Danish Entrepreneurs. We have presented recommendations to policy makers in the context of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Manifesto points at 5 key priorities for startups: Artificial intelligence, …
GreenTech Latest News Startup Climate Network Startups
March 22, 2023
World Water Day: Startups’ contributions to solving the water challenge
The world is currently facing a global water and sanitation crisis resulting in a lack of access to safe drinking water for a significant amount of the world’s population. The United Nations has launched a call to action to find solutions to tackle this pressing challenge. Startups have responded to this open call and continue …
Latest News Startups Talent
March 8, 2023
The gender gap in the digital community – a challenge ahead
As this year’s International Women’s Day theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, we want to celebrate the valuable contributions women have made to advance innovation and technology through entrepreneurship. However, it’s critical that we draw attention to the gender gap that still remains when it comes to ICT (Information, Computers and Technology) …
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 …