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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Kosovo
Kosovo's VAT Refund Processing Enhancement

Year Introduced: | National-level

The VAT Refund Processing Enhancement operates through multiple integrated mechanisms combining legal framework amendment, risk-based categorization, and operational streamlining.Legal Amendment and…

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Argentina
“Productive Recovery Program” SMEs Law

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Productive Recovery Program SMEs Law operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining tax incentives, financial access programs, and regulatory simplification:SME Definition and…

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Vietnam
Initiative for Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam (ISEV)

Year Introduced: | National-level

ISEV operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining long-term policy research with direct annual support activities:Governance and Administration Structure:The program is led by the…

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United States
Oregon Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Oregon Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms with different governance structures but complementary objectives, primarily through the Rural…

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Uruguay
'Entrepreneurial Uruguay' Portal

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Entrepreneurial Uruguay Portal operates as a centralized digital platform providing multiple information and engagement mechanisms for entrepreneurs:Core Platform Functions:The portal aggregates…

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United Kingdom
Tech Map London

Year Introduced: | National-level

Tech Map London operates through a multi-stage, data-driven research methodology combining multiple complementary data sources and analytical approaches to create comprehensive ecosystem…

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South Korea
K-Startup Grand Challenge

Year Introduced: | National-level

The K-Startup Grand Challenge operates through a multi-phase, comprehensive acceleration program combining remote and on-site components, with recent editions (2025 onward) featuring a hybrid format…

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Japan
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC): A Public-Private Venture Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

JIC operates as a public-private investment vehicle, managing funding from both government and private sources. Its core mission is to inject risk capital into industries and businesses that are…

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Brazil
National Committee of Start-Up Support Initiatives

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Committee operates as an inter-agency coordination mechanism composed of representatives from ten federal government entities and agencies:​The institutional structure includes representatives…

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United States
Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge

Year Introduced: | National-level

The SPRINT Challenge operates as a competitive grant mechanism coordinated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Department of Commerce. Eligible applicants—primarily…