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Singapore

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up)

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up) Programme works to boost the global competitiveness of the local technology enterprises by providing them with technical assistance. For…

Azerbaijan

Startup Certificate

Year Introduced: 2021 | National-level

The Startup Certificate in Azerbaijan provides several significant benefits aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). One of the primary…

Uruguay

Red Uruguay Emprendedor

Year Introduced: 2007 | National-level

The network operates on five fundamental principles: community, professionalization, global vision, proactivity, and systematization. Through these objectives and principles, Red Uruguay Emprendedor…

United States

University Lab Partners (ULP)

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

University Lab Partners (ULP) provides state-of-the-art facilities designed to support life science and medical technology startups in Orange County, California. The organization offers a range of…

Spain

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC)

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) at IESE Business School engages in a variety of activities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Key activities include:Educational…

United Kingdom

Support for UK University Spinouts

Year Introduced: | National-level

UK universities support spinouts through a combination of policies and infrastructure designed to foster innovation and facilitate the commercialization of research. Key elements include:Technology…

Kenya

YELD Mentorship Program

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The YELD Mentorship Program is a six-month flagship initiative designed to empower micro and small enterprises to scale up through tailored support. This comprehensive program combines one-on-one…

Angola

African Angel Academy

Year Introduced: 2022 | Supra-national

Orange Corners is fostering local investment in Africa by backing two business angel networks: CAIA in Angola and CBA in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative is supporting 24 up-and-…

Armenia

Law on Tax Benefits for Newly Formed IT Companies

Year Introduced: 2014 | National-level

The main features of the Law on Tax Benefits for Newly Formed IT Companies in Armenia are: Corporate income tax exemption: Certified IT startups are exempt from paying the standard 20% corporate…

Malaysia

RYSE

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The five mission statements of RYSE are:Expose youth to stories and experiences in entrepreneurship and employabilityUpskill youth with entrepreneurship knowledge, transferable soft skills and…

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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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