Startup communities have come together and sent a Data Act open letter to policy makers. The letter is co-signed by 13 startup associations and includes 3 key asks from policy makers to ensure the file fulfills its promise of stimulating a competitive data market, opening opportunities for data-driven innovation and making data more accessible for …
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April 6, 2023
‘A world where the term burnout is just a dusty old term’ – Digiburn
On the occasion of World Health Day, we spoke to Digiburn, a startup working on personal digital burnout therapy. Key catalysts in the revolutionisation of digital mental health care have been startups. The availability of these digital solutions on a mobile phone or laptop contributes to the democratisation of healthcare and a step closer to …
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 …
Latest News Policy Startups Uncategorized
December 21, 2022
Our 2022 word is growth
As 2022 comes to an end, we take a look at what an incredible year this has been for startups worldwide. At Allied for Startups we can proudly say goodbye to a year of growth and meaningful policy results that reaffirm our mission as a global startup organisation. The Policy Corner We have seen the …
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February 9, 2022
Incentivising gig economy success for consumers, platform workers and the economy
Many startups delivering for businesses and consumers choose to be platforms and to offer gig jobs. As the EU gets into second gear with its directive for platform workers, we believe this legislation can increase gig economy success for consumers, platform workers, and the economy. On 8 December 2021, as part of its objective to …
DSA 4 Startups Latest News Open Letter Uncategorized
May 27, 2021
Joint statement to the 27 May Competitiveness Council on The Digital Services Act (DSA)
The undersigned organisations support the objective of the Digital Services Act (DSA) to increase digital innovation, online safety, and fundamental rights protection in the European Union Single Market. Considering the importance of this file we take this opportunity to congratulate the Portuguese Presidency and the Member States for the significant progress at the Working Party …
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October 29, 2020
A short recap of our 2020 Virtual Annual Summit
On the 13th of October, Allied for Startups held its 6th Annual Summit. Our Annual Summit is the highlight of our year as we invite all of our Members from across the globe to Brussels. This year, given the circumstances, we held it online. Despite the new format, we are amazed to see the level …
Policy Uncategorized
September 3, 2020
What is the EU Startup Nation Standard and how can it boost economic growth?
In March of 2020, as part of the EU’s new industrial strategy for a globally competitive, green and digital Europe, the European Commission announced the EU Startup Nation Standard. At Allied for Startups we are thrilled that the Commission had listened to startup communities calls to make startups central to EU policy making. While we …
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November 16, 2017
10 European Apps Helping Us Travel Smarter
In today’s hyperconnected world, travelers rely so heavily on apps that often the quality of their travel experiences depend on them. An outstanding trip might result from recommendations or ease of booking from an app, and vise versa: if something major goes wrong – an app might be to blame. Europe has given rise to …
Startups Uncategorized
June 2, 2017
From Zero to Hero or Europe’s Mighty App Economy: Part I Utility Apps
Europe has long stood in America’s shadows when it comes to basking in the tech spotlight, but that’s all quickly changing. Indeed, the European app economy is booming and already leading in many ways.