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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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…

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Switzerland
Swiss ‘Market entry camps’

Year Introduced: | National-level

These camps, typically lasting up to three months, are offered by Innosuisse in partnership with Swissnex and are available in various innovation hubs worldwide, including Boston, New York, San…

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Ireland
UStart Student Accelerator

Year Introduced: | City-level

The UStart Student Accelerator at Dublin City University (DCU) operates as an innovative extra-curricular program designed to empower student entrepreneurs. The program runs for approximately 12…

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Italy
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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Finland
AppCampus

Year Introduced: | National-level

AppCampus provided a structured pathway for developers and startups to bring their app ideas to fruition. The process typically began with an open call for applications, where developers from around…

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Denmark
Vækstfonden (The Growth Foundation)

Year Introduced: | National-level

Vækstfonden (The Growth Foundation) supports Danish companies by helping to finance R&D, internationalisation and skills development projects. It invests in early stage ventures that focus on…

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Spain
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC)

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) at IESE Business School engages in a variety of activities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Key activities include:Educational…

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United States
University Lab Partners (ULP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

University Lab Partners (ULP) provides state-of-the-art facilities designed to support life science and medical technology startups in Orange County, California. The organization offers a range of…

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United Kingdom
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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Georgia
Credo Bank

Year Introduced: | National-level

Credo Bank provides a variety of SME loan products tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Typically, the average loan amount is 1,519 Georgian Lari (approximately US$586), with an…