This thesis focuses on addressing the challenges faced by technology-driven startups in highly regulated industries, emphasizing the critical role of strategic long-term planning and compli-ance with stringent regulatory frameworks. It highlights the importance of the Testing, In-spection, and Certification (TIC) industry in aiding startups to navigate these challenges, of-fering a detailed examination of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and its implications. Through a exploratory approach, it explores how a TIC company adapts scientific findings to practical scenarios, proposing innovative product concepts like the an information directive for relevant information, an regulation radar for monitoring regulatory landscapes and man-agement support tools. These solutions aim to enhance compliance and provide strategic guid-ance, emphasizing the necessity. The thesis underscores the need for start-ups to engage in proactive strategic planning and investment security, leveraging TIC services to mitigate regu-latory risks and secure a stable future in the digital age.