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Germany

EXIST (support for graduates, scientists, students in preparing technology- and knowledge-based start-ups)

Year Introduced: 1998 | National-level

The EXIST program works through a process of application, selection, and funding. Potential candidates with innovative ideas and a strong unique selling proposition are encouraged to apply for the…

Ireland

Starting Strong

Year Introduced: 2014 | National-level

Through a structured approach in six-month cycles, Starting Strong leverages volunteer contributions from successful entrepreneurs who lead peer support round tables. These volunteer "Lead…

United States

The Black Founders Fund

Year Introduced: 2020 | Supra-national

The Black Founders Fund is a comprehensive initiative that supports Black-led businesses in several key ways: Non-dilutive Funding: The Fund provides $150K in non-dilutive funding to selected…

Austria

Austrian Startup Nation strategy

Year Introduced: 2015 | National-level

The startup nation strategy defines necessary actions in different policy areas, which need to be taken in order to turn Austria into Europe’s leading startuphotspot. It therefore covers 40…

United States

Cooperative Venturing Program

Year Introduced: 2015 | Sub-national

The Cooperative Venturing Program primarily uses diverse teams of mentors to help entrepreneurs secure capital and expand their networks. Two key elements of the Cooperative Venturing model are…

Ecuador

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Strategy

Year Introduced: 2015 | National-level

"Strategy EEI2020" includes objectives for every area of the ecosystem. However, in order to accomplish them it is necessary to design a concrete plan of action. For this reason, the Alliance for…

United States

START-UP NY

Year Introduced: 2014 | Sub-national

The main features of the START-UP NY program include tax-based incentives and academic partnerships to help new and expanding businesses. The program offers tax-free status for ten years to eligible…

United States

Oregon Intrastate Offering Exemption (Crowd Investing Law)

Year Introduced: 2015 | Sub-national

The Oregon Intrastate Offering Exemption is a provision that allows businesses within the state of Oregon to raise capital from Oregon residents through the issuance of securities and without having…

Chile

Start-Up Chile

Year Introduced: 2010 | National-level

Allows innovative early stage entrepreneurs from all over the world to access equity free funding through three programs of investment: The S Factory, Seed and Scale. Each program gives funding (15K…

European Innovation Council (EIC)

Year Introduced: 2019 | Supra-national

The EIC provides several funding mechanisms for startups, SMEs and researchers to utilise in the process of bringing their innovations to market. They include: EIC Pathfinder The EIC Pathfinder…

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