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 [...]
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 [...]
As the European Commission continues implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the app economy face new challenges and risks. Recently, members of ACT | The App Association met with the Commission to express deep concerns over potential intellectual property (IP) protection risks under [...]
Reasonable tax rates, access to data, and the ability to raise capital are all necessary conditions for the creation and growth of small companies in the app economy. These companies, in turn, provide both the foundations for and novel adaptations of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools of the future. What [...]
Decades of standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing abuse led a cross-section of technology standards participants and their representatives, including the ACT | The App Association, to draft the CEN/CENLEC 95000 Workshop Agreement: Core Principles and Approaches for Licensing of Standard Essential Patents (CWA 95000). This detailed guide is a foundational document [...]
