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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Bristol is Open

Year Introduced: | City-level

BiO operates as an innovative smart city initiative, functioning as a joint venture between the University of Bristol and Bristol City Council. The program has several key features:Infrastructure and…

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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…

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The Youth Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Strategy for Wales (YES)

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy (YES) for Wales employs a comprehensive framework designed to foster entrepreneurship among young people across Wales. The strategy is structured around three main…

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Growth Hubs Network

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

Growth Hubs aim to improve the coordination and delivery of business support services to local companies based on local needs with a focus on:Administrative procedures (e.g.: taxes,…

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Ready to Supply the City (London)

Year Introduced: | City-level

The program works by supporting and refining the supply chain of selected local SMEs through:Facilitating roundtable discussions and networking events aimed at building relationships with City…

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Digital Business Academy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The DBA offered free online digital business courses covering key skills needed to start a business such as:Setting up a digital businessSizing an ideaDeveloping and managing digital productsMaking a…

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BSc Business Enterprise (BBE) Programme

Year Introduced: | National-level

The innovative BSc Business Enterprise (BBE) at the independent University of Buckingham was the first undergraduate Venture Creation Programme in the world when it was launched in January 2006.It…

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TEAM SY

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

TEAM SY takes a multi-faceted approach to connecting and strengthening the startup and tech ecosystem in South Yorkshire:Delivering dedicated startup programsTEAM SY runs various pre-accelerator and…

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British Patient Capital Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The British Patient Capital fund operates as a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, focusing on providing long-term financing to innovative and high-growth potential businesses in the…

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FCA Regulatory sandbox

Year Introduced: | National-level

The FCA defines the regulatory sandbox as a testing environment that allows businesses to test innovative propositions with real consumers in the live market while ensuring that appropriate…