ACT | The App Association Joint Letter to ITA Re: Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Statement by ACT | The App Association on Canada Digital Service Tax Adoption
“ACT | The App Association strongly opposes Bill C-59’s proposal to impose a digital services tax (DST) for Canada. The changes to Canadian law that C-59 will upend business planning and research and development cycles for small business innovators and are inconsistent with international tax standards, chilling the investment and [...]
Open Letter to Mario Draghi on the future of European Competitiveness
As we continue to advocate for a thriving digital ecosystem, we have addressed an open letter to Mario Draghi, with some asks for considerations in his upcoming report on EU competitiveness. Our letter highlights the unique challenges faced by SMEs and underscores the importance of policies that foster innovation and [...]
Identifying Key Components of a Successful Tech Hub
The concept of a "tech hub" has evolved into much more than a campaign buzzword or a geographical location. It represents a dynamic ecosystem where talent, innovation, and connectivity converge to drive progress and prosperity. Whether you're a founder looking to launch your startup, a venture capitalist seeking promising investment [...]
Talent Hubs and Tech Hubs: Settling the Chicken-and-Egg Debate
In the world of economic development and innovation, the relationship between talent hubs and tech hubs is often likened to the age-old question of the chicken and the egg. Which should come first: the talent that fuels technological innovation or the tech ecosystem that attracts and nurtures the talent? Unlike [...]