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Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

A federal program to boost broadband — a necessary component of startup founders and users ability to access the startup ecosystem — in states across the country is facing headwinds and delays as policymakers move the goalposts and risk making progress on closing the digital divide.

Startup News Digest 04/25/25

Startup News Digest 04/25/25

Broadband program hits new roadblocks

Startup News Digest 04/18/25

Startup News Digest 04/18/25

Startup ecosystem feels the effects of DOGE cuts

Sacrificing Patent Quality for the Sake of “Efficiency”

Sacrificing Patent Quality for the Sake of “Efficiency”

The Trump administration’s push for “efficiency” is undercutting key programs and tools that maintain balanced intellectual property frameworks that protect startups against low-quality patents and meritless, but expensive and time consuming, litigation.

Startup News Digest 04/11/25

Startup News Digest 04/11/25

SEC digs into capital formation proposals

Startup News Digest 04/04/25

Startup News Digest 04/04/25

Trade uncertainty stalls American innovation

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

Startup News Digest 03/31/25

Congress charges ahead on ‘kids’ safety,’ despite tradeoffs

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

Supreme Court Reviews the Universal Service Fund: What It Means for Startups and the Future of Broadband Programs

The fate of some of the largest broadband subsidy programs, key to bridging the digital divide for all consumers, including startups and their users, depends on the outcome of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) v. Consumers’ Research case before the Supreme Court.

AI Essentials: What is a foundation model?

AI Essentials: What is a foundation model?

This blog continues our series called “AI Essentials,” which aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding AI-related topics. It discusses what a foundation model is, how startups are leveraging them to drive greater innovation in the AI ecosystem, and what policymakers need to keep in mind.

Startup News Digest 03/24/25

Startup News Digest 03/24/25

Trump administration targets programs that provide funding, resources to startups

Startup News Digest 03/17/25

Startup News Digest 03/17/25

 Trade policy should reduce barriers, not invite new ones

Startup News Digest 03/10/25

Startup News Digest 03/10/25

Engine releases pro-startup policy agenda on AI

Startup News Digest 03/03/25

Startup News Digest 03/03/25

Startups call on Congress to lower barriers for investment

Startup News Digest 02/24/25

Startup News Digest 02/24/25

Startups need competition agenda that supports innovation

Startup News Digest 02/17/25

Startup News Digest 02/17/25

Congress eyes key startup tax priorities