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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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- 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.
- 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.