Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The "Cyprus Startup Visa" programme/ scheme allows talented entrepreneurs from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), individuals or in a team, to enter,…

Year Introduced: 2018 | National-level

Export Bahrain works alongside local and international partners to offer Bahraini companies greater international opportunities, exposure, knowledge and solutions to compete on a global level. The…

Year Introduced: 2020 | National-level

Through four objectives and 24 actions, Enterprise Ireland is responding to the underrepresentation of women entrepreneurs in Ireland.   The four objectives and their related action are:…

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

INVEST consists of an acquisition grant and an exit grant. With the acquisition grant, business angels receive 25 percent of their investment tax-free if they invest at least 10,000 euros in venture…

Year Introduced: 2022 | National-level

There are five main features of the Nigerian Startup Act which provide a legal definition for startups, access to funding, the creation of an information portal for startups, the creation of a…

Year Introduced: 1950 | National-level

The ISO scheme works by offering key employees the ability to purchase company shares at a set exercise price. Employers offer these options selectively to top-tier management and key employees. The…

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

MaGIC’s Impact Driven Enterprise Accreditation (IDEA) Program believes in creating a future for Malaysia where every business will be a force for good, that is inclusive as well as creating…

Year Introduced: 2020 | National-level

The program selects 30 startups for acceleration which includes specialized mentoring, support and monitoring by market professionals. In addition, up to 15 of these startups are selected to receive…

Year Introduced: 2022 | National-level

EsTech operates by collaborating with high-growth startups in Spain and advocating for their interests on multiple fronts. They work towards developing talent within Spain by fostering education and…

Year Introduced: 2023 | National-level

The Enterprise Supplier Development Community of Practice works through a public-private collaboration aimed at supporting effective transformation through enterprise and supplier development. It…