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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INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub

Year Introduced: | National-level

INNOVIT operates through carefully curated acceleration and immersion programs tailored to companies at different growth stages and innovation needs. The hub offers multiple acceleration tracks,…

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CDP Venture Capital Sgr (CDP Venture Capital – Fondo Nazionale Innovazione)

Year Introduced: | National-level

CDP Venture Capital Sgr operates as the main national fund manager for Italy's innovation-focused investment programs. The platform manages resources through various venture capital funds, offering…

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Equity crowdfunding regulation

Year Introduced: | National-level

Under this framework, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) was given the authority to determine and implement the operational measures for equity crowdfunding. The regulation…

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Contamination Labs

Year Introduced: | National-level

The CLabs programs operate as innovative entrepreneurship education initiatives within the university system. These programs typically run for about five months, offering a unique blend of…

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Fail Fast Procedure

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Fail Fast procedure is a special insolvency mechanism tailored for innovative start-ups, aiming to streamline the process of handling business failures. The procedure is specifically designed for…

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SELFIEmployment

Year Introduced: | National-level

The SELFIEmployment program structured to support young entrepreneurs through a comprehensive process that includes financial support, and ongoing development assistance. The program targets young…

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Italia Startup Visa

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Italia Startup Visa introduced a simplified path to obtain a self-employment visa, for non-EU entrepreneurs who plan to set up an “innovative startup” entreprise in Italy (as defined by Decree-…

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Central Guarantee Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Central Guarantee Fund offers a maximum guaranteed amount of €2.5 million (increased to €5 million during the pandemic) for each SME with fewer than 500 employees, facilitating substantial…

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Italian Startup Act

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Italian Startup Act defines Innovative startups as companies that fulfil the following requirements:  to be less than 5 years old;  to have their HQ in Italy, or in another EU…