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Engine releases 2026 Startup Agenda
Today, Engine published the 2026 Startup Policy Agenda, highlighting the policy issues coming up this year that will impact startups.
The new “exit,” how policy choices led us here, and what it means for startups
Broadly, there are three types of startup exits: going public, being acquired, or failing.
Creating the next Silicon Valley, an update on the Tech Hubs Program
Congress passed a plan to build Silicon Valleys across the country, now they just need to fund it
Startup News Digest 08/22/25
R&D funding, universal broadband on congressional fall to-do list
Startup News Digest 05/16/25
Congress advances sweeping tax bills touching on R&D, AI, and more
Startup News Digest 03/24/25
Trump administration targets programs that provide funding, resources to startups
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 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 08/16/24
Congressional Startup Day underscores importance of startups in policymaking
Engine releases ‘Innovation For All’ report
The U.S. startup ecosystem is anchored by the premise that anyone—no matter their race, gender, sexual identity, background, or location—with an idea and the will, can launch a startup and grow a successful company.
Engine elevates the startup voice on acquisitions
Building on Engine’s previous research on the role of acquisitions in the startup ecosystem, Engine today released a report examining the ways that acquisitions are a critical component of the startup ecosystem, featuring over a dozen startup founders, investors, and accelerators.
Engine releases Startup Policy Playbook for 2023
Startup founders are busy people. They’re running businesses, managing small teams, raising funds, and doing the actual work of building new and innovative things. It’s no wonder they’re not also constantly tracking and engaging in policymaking in D.C.
Engine releases 2023 Startup Agenda
Engine's Startup Policy Agenda for 2023 highlights the voices of those startup companies, investors, and support organizations as they discuss in their own words the obstacles they face and the ways policies have helped and hurt them. We hope it serves as a high-level overview of the issues we hear about from startups every day and a jumping off point for policymakers looking to support the technology industry's small businesses.