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Startup News Digest 04/04/25

Startup News Digest 04/04/25

Trade uncertainty stalls American innovation

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

Congress charges ahead on ‘kids’ safety,’ despite tradeoffs

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

The fate of some of the largest broadband subsidy programs, key to bridging the digital divide for all consumers, including startups and their users, depends on the outcome of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v. Consumers’ Research case before the Supreme Court.

AI Essentials: What is a foundation model?

AI Essentials: What is a foundation model?

This blog continues our series called “AI Essentials,” which aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding AI-related topics. It discusses what a foundation model is, how startups are leveraging them to drive greater innovation in the AI ecosystem, and what policymakers need to keep in mind.

Startup News Digest 03/24/25

Startup News Digest 03/24/25

Trump administration targets programs that provide funding, resources to startups

Startup News Digest 03/17/25

Startup News Digest 03/17/25

 Trade policy should reduce barriers, not invite new ones

Startup News Digest 03/10/25

Startup News Digest 03/10/25

Engine releases pro-startup policy agenda on AI

Startup News Digest 03/03/25

Startup News Digest 03/03/25

Startups call on Congress to lower barriers for investment

Startup News Digest 02/24/25

Startup News Digest 02/24/25

Startups need competition agenda that supports innovation

Startup News Digest 02/17/25

Startup News Digest 02/17/25

Congress eyes key startup tax priorities

Startup News Digest 02/10/25

Startup News Digest 02/10/25

Tariffs invite retaliation that will harm startups

Startup News Digest 02/03/25

Startup News Digest 02/03/25

Startup programs caught up in federal spending freeze

Engine releases 2025 Startup Agenda

Engine releases 2025 Startup Agenda

Engine released the 2025 Startup Policy Agenda showcasing how smart, thoughtful policy facilitates and encourages startup activity, leading to more innovation and more economic and job growth. The Agenda gives those working on policy an overview of the issues that are currently impacting—and the debates that stand to impact—startups. 

Engine releases Startup Policy Playbook for 2025

Engine releases Startup Policy Playbook for 2025

Engine released the 2025 Startup Policy Playbook to give members of the startup ecosystem—founders, employees, investors, and support organizations—an overview of the policy conversations happening this year and how they can get involved in amplifying the startup voice. There’s lots to do, and lots to do better, and this playbook highlights why shaping innovation-friendly policies matters to startups.

Startup News Digest 01/20/25

Startup News Digest 01/20/25

States begin 2025 with AI push

Startup News Digest 01/13/25

Startup News Digest 01/13/25

Congress tees up tax and immigration fight

Startup News Digest 12/13/24

Startup News Digest 12/13/24

How successful exits help fuel the startup ecosystem

Startup News Digest 12/06/24

Startup News Digest 12/06/24

Artificial intelligence, innovation funding, spectrum left off of Congress’ 2024 to-do list