ACT | The App Association gives a voice to small technology companies. Our mission is to help members promote an environment that inspires and rewards innovation while providing resources to help them raise capital, create jobs, and continue creating incredible technology.
About us
Our members are innovators who develop mobile technology products that power the growth of the internet of things (IoT) across multiple sectors of the economy. As a global organisation for small-to-medium technology enterprises (SMEs), we work with industry leaders and entrepreneurial innovators who develop products and services that improve productivity, accelerate learning, deliver entertainment, and promote healthier lifestyles. Together, we represent the growing diversity of the global technology ecosystem.
Our mission in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Provide valuable guidance, events, and insight to our growing community of UK tech innovators, including app developers and IoT manufacturers
- To act as a leading industry voice on the app economy to policymakers and the global business community
- Create an environment where innovative internet of things (IoT) businesses can thrive, driving UK prosperity
- Promote awareness amongst tech SMEs about how the use of patented and standardised technologies aid innovation
- Champion transparent access to standard-essential patents (SEPs) for SMEs under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms
What we can do for you
Our team of experts advocate on your behalf and ensure that policymakers hear and understand your concerns, shaping government decisions that affect your company. We arrange face-to-face meetings between members and policymakers to ensure your voice is heard.
Our advocacy work spans the UK, European Union (EU), and United States (U.S.), where we regularly meet with policymakers, helping them understand the needs of our members. This gives us a truly global perspective, helping our members who trade across borders.
We regularly publish analyses to increase your knowledge of regulation, policy developments, and best practices that may influence how you design your products or grow your business.
Our tools and best practices are designed to make compliance easier for you, which helps to increase your current and potential customers’ confidence in your company.
Our policy priorities reflect the opportunities and challenges today’s small IoT innovators and app developers face in the mobile economy. This includes protecting your intellectual property, addressing the digital skills gap, and ensuring continued economic growth.
Recent Posts
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 [...]
Safeguarding Innovation: IP Concerns and the DMA
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 [...]
Regulatory Roadmap: Understanding the DMA and DMCCA for SMEs
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s increasingly vital for app developers and tech companies to stay ahead of regulatory changes. The recent [...]
Decoding SEP Licensing: A Comprehensive Guide for the IoT and AI Revolutions
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and policymakers alike often find the standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing landscape to be a difficult, dense, and confusing topic [...]
SME Developers Seek Clarification on DSA: A Call for Dialogue and Enhanced Protections
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) developers find themselves at a crucial juncture, navigating the complexities of [...]
ACT | The App Association statement from founder Mike Sax regarding the 7 March deadline for gatekeepers to comply with the DMA
Statement from Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, on the 7 March deadline for gatekeepers to comply with obligations [...]
