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Startup support

2 developments on startup support in 2 countries and bodies. The most recent is EU sets common rules for AI Act regulatory sandboxes, with free entry for small firms, 11 Nov 2026.

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  1. Rule changeGovernmentEU
    EU sets common rules for AI Act regulatory sandboxes, with free entry for small firms

    Each member state is to have at least one AI regulatory sandbox by 2 August 2027, and all of them now admit, charge and sign off firms under the same rules.

    Source, source copy (PDF, saved 12 Nov 2026)

  2. ProgrammeFrontierSouth Korea
    South Korea plans AI startup unicorn growth strategy

    The ministry plans to reflect feedback from the meeting in the strategy, where startup leaders asked for technology demonstration support, wider government and public-sector purchasing links, and stronger help in raising investment from domestic and overseas investors.

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