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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United States
START-UP NY

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The main features of the START-UP NY program include tax-based incentives and academic partnerships to help new and expanding businesses. The program offers tax-free status for ten years to eligible…

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Austria
Austrian Start­up Nation strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The start­up nation strategy defines necessary actions in different policy areas, which need to be taken in order to turn Austria into Europe’s leading start­up­hotspot. It therefore covers 40…

European Innovation Council (EIC)

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The EIC provides several funding mechanisms for startups, SMEs and researchers to utilise in the process of bringing their innovations to market. They include: EIC Pathfinder The EIC Pathfinder…

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Colombia
The Orange Law

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Orange Law contains five main policy mechanisms designed to promote entrepreneurship including; access to finance, tax relief, cultural branding, startup support programs; training for…

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Germany
EXIST (support for graduates, scientists, students in preparing technology- and knowledge-based start-ups)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The EXIST program works through a process of application, selection, and funding. Potential candidates with innovative ideas and a strong unique selling proposition are encouraged to apply for the…

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Netherlands
SME credit guarantee scheme (BMKB)

Year Introduced: | National-level

BMKB operates by providing a government-backed guarantee for loans applied for by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses interested in the scheme don't apply for the guarantee directly…

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Australia
Research and Development Tax Incentive

Year Introduced: | National-level

The R&DTI, serving as a self-assessment program, aids in offsetting part of the costs of eligible research activities, thereby fostering investment in innovation. Particularly, the program…

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United Kingdom
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The EMI scheme is a government-backed tax advantageous share options scheme which allows companies to reward employees with equity in a highly tax efficient way. Eligible companies are able to grant…

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South Africa
The Seda Technology Programme

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Seda Technology Programme's efforts are bolstered by the Technology Transfer Fund, designed to aid clients across the expansive network of Seda branches and incubators throughout the country.…

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Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The WES currently contains four main initiatives that address access to finance, mentorship, skills development and knowledge sharing.   WES Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative…