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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GROWKS Multi-Fund Equity Program (Kansas)

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

At its core, the GROWKS Multi-Fund Equity Program operates as a public-private investment model, blending federal funding from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) with matching private…

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China
Zhongguancun Fund of Funds

Year Introduced: | National-level

ZGC FOF operates as a government-guided, professionally managed parent fund, pooling capital from state-owned enterprises, private investors, and industrial partners. Managed by the ZGC Group and ZGC…

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United Kingdom
British Business Investments

Year Introduced: | National-level

British Business Investments operates as a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank. It does not lend or invest directly into businesses, but instead invests in finance providers who have…

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South Africa
South Africa SME Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The South Africa SME Fund operates as a fund of funds, meaning it invests in a portfolio of professionally managed venture capital and growth funds, rather than deploying capital directly to…

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United States
Innovate NY Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

Empire State Development administers Innovate NY as a $47.3 million fund-of-funds program, contracting with eight investment management firms selected through competitive procurement. Each fund…

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Turkiye
Turkish Growth and Innovation Fund (TGIF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

TGIF operates as a fund-of-funds, meaning it does not invest directly in companies but instead allocates its resources to selected venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds managed by…

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Canada
Alberta Red Tape Reduction Act

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Red Tape Reduction Act enables the provincial government to create an inventory of current regulations, assess their effectiveness, and focus on outcomes rather than processes to ensure all…

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Spain
22@Barcelona

Year Introduced: | City-level

22@Barcelona works through a comprehensive urban renewal strategy that combines physical transformation, economic revitalization, and social innovation. The project operates by repurposing the former…

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United Kingdom
Tech Nation

Year Introduced: | National-level

TechNation operates as a comprehensive growth platform for the UK tech industry, focusing on empowering ambitious tech entrepreneurs and their companies through various initiatives and support…

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Australia
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…