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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Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The BTF works as a co-investment fund, pooling money from the Australian government (Commonwealth capital) and matching it with private sector investment. In total, about $501.25million has been…

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The National Competition Policy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The National Competition Policy (NCP) in Australia encompassed a wide range of reforms aimed at promoting competition and enhancing economic efficiency. These reforms included:Legislation Review:…

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Free Tram Zone, Melbourne

Year Introduced: | City-level

Melbourne's Free Tram Zone is a designated area within the city's Central Business District (CBD) and Docklands where tram travel is entirely free of charge. This initiative was introduced to…

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The Enterprise Network for Young Australians (ENYA) Foundation

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Enterprise Network for Young Australians (ENYA) offers several programs designed to support young entrepreneurs and foster enterprise leadership. These programs include:Funding Support ENYA…

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Landing Pads for Australians Scaling Globally

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Landing Pads program is built around dedicated working spaces in global innovation hubs such as Berlin, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai to give Australian entrepreneurs a space in which to…

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Digital Economy Strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Digital Economy Strategy in Australia is a comprehensive plan designed to foster a leading digital economy and society by 2030. Here are the key features of this blueprint: Main Initiatives…

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The Entrepreneurs’ Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program's primary function was to connect Australian businesses with the resources and support they need to succeed. This included not only financial support but also crucial access to expert…

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Tax Incentives for Early-Stage Investors

Year Introduced: | National-level

In July 2016, Australia introduced new tax incentives for early-stage investors that offer those eligible:  A 20 percent non-refundable carry-forward tax offset on amounts invested in…

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Sydney School of Entrepreneurship

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE) operates by offering academic and co-curricular. These programs, generally delivered over a 10-week online period with opportunities for the on-campus…

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Global Talent Scheme's Startup Stream

Year Introduced: | National-level

The overall GTES allows established-businesses 20 visas per year that are much more flexible than anything offered by the existing Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS). Hires under the GTS visas do…