Policy & Advocacy

ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGE

New technology and business practices are evolving every day with great speed. Therefore, it’s an everyday challenge for policymakers and regulatory agencies to keep up. The most effective method for governments to catch up with the most recent market trends and demands is to improve communication and cooperation through expert working groups. 

Among these efforts is an open dialogue with the startup community e.g ecosystem stakeholders such as coworking spaces, incubators, accelerators and funds about future legislation to enhance the circumstances for creative enterprises. 

One of the most successful examples of how to foster the startup ecosystem and have regular feedback are ecosystem representative organisations or an entity that gathers ecosystem actors and serves as a one-stop shop for all burning questions and equips startup founders with training and mentorship. 

As a community we already command a large set of skills, experiences and good practices. We are also combining forces to build innovative policy actions with diverse ecosystem actors and stakeholders. Below are area we are currently focusing on and actively  monitoring their implementation in the region.

FACILITATE THE ENGAGEMENT OF CORPORATES IN INNOVATION PROCESSES

Identify Corporations

Present Conceptual thinking to a selected CEOs and seeking support

Creating awareness for corporate benefits of an engagement

Commiting initial corporate support and their peer community

Devise programme structure, from light to full engagement

ENABLE EARLY-STAGE FUNDING ACCESS TO STARTUPS

Prioritize Business angel activities

Co-investment fund

Convertible Loan & other financial instruments

Continuous support of the programs for startups

Introduction of tax benefits for companies or investor investment into startups, innovation, and R&D

ADVOCATE FOR POLICY INNOVATION

Improve Understanding of Startup Ecosystem from Governments

Prioritize Startup Agenda

Donor Engagement

Regional Association of Startup-related Organization

SUPPORT STARTUPS GROWING INTERNATIONALLY

Build concept on reciprocity

Soft Landing Support

Regional Seed stage Acceleration Programme