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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.
How expanding unlicensed spectrum spurs startup innovation
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted earlier this week to expand and enhance the use of unlicensed spectrum in the 6 GHz band, increasing high-quality wireless connectivity for innovative technologies developed and used by startups.
Promoting universal Internet access without raising costs for startups
While Congress weighs proposals to reform federal broadband programs aimed at closing the digital divide, policymakers must carefully evaluate how imposing new fees on startups could impact the innovation ecosystem.
Startup News Digest 08/22/25
R&D funding, universal broadband on congressional fall to-do list
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.
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.