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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Israel
Yozma

Year Introduced: | National-level

Yozma was launched in 1993 as a USD 100 million government‑owned venture program with two functions: a fund‑of‑funds placing up to USD 80 million as minority stakes (typically 40%) across ten newly…

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Saudi Arabia
Jada Fund of Funds

Year Introduced: | National-level

Jada Fund of Funds operates as an intermediary investor, allocating capital to externally managed private equity and venture capital funds that focus on Saudi SMEs. The company does not invest…

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United States
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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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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Turkiye
Istanbul Venture Capital Initative (iVCi)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative (iVCi) operates as a fund of funds and co-investment program. Its primary mechanism is to channel investments into independently managed venture capital and…

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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…