Entrepreneurship

• A calendar of 37 entrepreneurship, tech, and startup events is scheduled for June 2026, featuring both virtual and in-person gatherings. • Key programming includes a session hosted by Morgan Lewis focusing on US government contracting, specifically addressing AI use, supply chain issues, and IP rights. • The events will cover critical regulatory requirements, such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the development of dual-use technologies.

• A UCLA Luskin summary of new Kauffman research says U.S. entrepreneurship has rebounded after the pandemic. • The study also finds that more founders are starting businesses out of necessity, pointing to a shift in the quality and motivation of new business formation. • This matters for the U.S. economy because startup formation affects job creation, household income, and small-business financing demand.

• Since the end of 2025, over 20 new One-Person Companies (OPCs) have been registered in the Huayuan science park within the Tianjin Binhai High-tech Industrial Development Area. • These new ventures focus on "light-asset" and intelligence-driven sectors, specifically targeting AI content production, software development, and cross-border e-commerce. • This trend highlights a shift in Chinese youth entrepreneurship toward high-tech, low-overhead business models that leverage artificial intelligence and digital platforms.