Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Atlas is a compendium of public sector policies and programs that serves as a tool for policymakers, advisors and opinion leaders to learn about previously implemented policy models, articulated entrepreneurship strategies and/or designs of public-sector-supported programs.
 
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Armenia
NerUzh Diaspora Tech Startup Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The NerUzh program operates through a structured multi-phase model combining international recruitment, intensive bootcamp training, competitive grant awards, and post-program support. The program is…

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Philippines
iFWD PH Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The iFWD PH Program operates through a structured two-phase model combining capacity building with financial support, implemented nationwide through DOST Regional Offices. The program is led by DOST-…

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United States
Bigapps NYC

Year Introduced: | City-level

BigApps NYC operates as an annual competitive competition providing access to government data, prizes, and business support to developers creating civic technology applications.Data Access and…

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Santander Summer Company Programme (SSCP) at the University of Glasgow

Year Introduced: | City-level

SSCP operates through a competitive application process where University of Glasgow students submit venture proposals evaluated for innovation potential, team capability, and market opportunity.With…

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London DataStore

Year Introduced: | City-level

The London Datastore operates as a comprehensive open data platform, providing free access to a wide range of datasets related to London. It functions as a centralized repository where various public…

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Kenya
YBI and Somo Revolving Loan Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The YBI and Somo Revolving Loan Fund operates as a financial empowerment initiative targeting young, low-income female entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The primary mechanism involves providing…

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Tajikistan
Start-Up Choihona - A Platform for Promotion of Youth Entrepreneur Projects

Year Introduced: | National-level

The main function of Start-up Choihona was to hold intra-university, regional and interregional competitions in Tajikistan. It was staffed by one international UN volunteer, ten community volunteers…

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Estonia
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Talendid Koju

Year Introduced: | National-level

At its core, the initiative offered an online platform that connected Estonians living abroad and looking for a job with employers looking for talented additions to their workforce. Via the platform…

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France
DataCity Paris

Year Introduced: | City-level

DataCity Paris selects data-intensive startups to collaborate with the City Government to address problems that have been identified by the Mayor of Paris and their team. The city authorities and…

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United Kingdom
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

Year Introduced: | City-level

The main function of the JCYEB is to distribute a range of micro grants to young people as seen fit by the members of the bank. Beyond this function, however, the bank plays the role of facilitator…