The Engine Team 1/30/26 The Engine Team 1/30/26

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.

Jill Crosby 1/29/26 Jill Crosby 1/29/26

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.

The Engine Team 12/19/25 The Engine Team 12/19/25

Startup News Digest 12/19/25

Congress revisits FCC’s role in broadband access and innovation

Jill Crosby 11/20/25 Jill Crosby 11/20/25

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.

The Engine Team 8/22/25 The Engine Team 8/22/25

Startup News Digest 08/22/25

R&D funding, universal broadband on congressional fall to-do list

Jill Crosby 4/28/25 Jill Crosby 4/28/25

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.

The Engine Team 3/30/25 The Engine Team 3/30/25

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.

The Engine Team 1/27/25 The Engine Team 1/27/25

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.

The Engine Team 1/27/25 The Engine Team 1/27/25

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.

The Engine Team 12/6/24 The Engine Team 12/6/24

Startup News Digest 12/06/24

Artificial intelligence, innovation funding, spectrum left off of Congress’ 2024 to-do list

The Engine Team 8/9/24 The Engine Team 8/9/24

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Controversial California legislation threatens AI innovation

The Engine Team 8/2/24 The Engine Team 8/2/24

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Tax package fails Senate vote in blow to innovation

The Engine Team 7/26/24 The Engine Team 7/26/24

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Senate advances Internet regulation rife with unintended consequences

The Engine Team 7/19/24 The Engine Team 7/19/24

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startups call for better access to capital for entrepreneurs of color

The Engine Team 7/12/24 The Engine Team 7/12/24

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Congress needs to act on child care challenges

The Engine Team 6/14/24 The Engine Team 6/14/24

Startup News Digest 06/14/24

Startup founders come to D.C. calling for policies to enable innovation for all

The Engine Team 6/7/24 The Engine Team 6/7/24

Startup News Digest 06/07/24

Legal setback threatens resources for underrepresented founders

The Engine Team 6/1/24 The Engine Team 6/1/24

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.

The Engine Team 5/24/24 The Engine Team 5/24/24

Startup News Digest 05/24/24

Engine defends key Internet law to Congress

The Engine Team 5/17/24 The Engine Team 5/17/24

Startup News Digest 05/17/24

Key lawmakers propose rolling back crucial Internet framework

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