The Vertical Staff

Under revised guidance, a small business will be ineligible for an SBA loan if a noncitizen, including a green card holder, owns even 1% of the company. How will this change affect startups with foreign-born co-founders or investors?

Startups are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, as attorneys report that international founders face longer processing times and ‘crazy’ reasons for visa denials.

Oversonic Robotics, an Italian developer of cognitive humanoid robotics, has opened a 5,000-square-foot office in Los Angeles to support its expansion into the U.S. market. The site will serve as a hub for medical robotics development and national growth.

From panda-shaped caregiving robots to ultra-thin batteries, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased a new wave of international innovation. Here are our top global picks from this year’s show.