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Red Tape Reduction Unit

Year Introduced: 2022 | National-level

The RTR unit consists of a small team – situated in the Private Office of the President – which works with relevant role-players across government, the private sector, and community-based…

Gambia

Entrepreneurship Policy

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

To improve the general conditions for enterprise creation and enterprise growth. To build the national entrepreneurship ecosystem in The Gambia, that is conducive to the creation of new start-…

Egypt

InnovEgypt

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

InnovEgypt program aims at creating an Egyptian base of qualified calibers of potential innovators and entrepreneurs by providing widespread training in innovation and technology management and in…

Peru

Startup Peru

Year Introduced: 2012 | National-level

Startup Peru is a government initiative that co-finances young Peruvian companies which offer innovative, technology-based products and services. Established in 2012, the program…

Paraguay

FOMIPYMES (MSMEs Guidance Strengthening Project)

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The project provides technical assistance to support key business sectors through the following activities: Training courses in business management, business advice and sector-specific…

France

National Plan for Digital Inclusion

Year Introduced: 2018 | National-level

The National Plan for Digital Inclusion contains several initiatives that are designed to bridge the digital divide amongst the general population and in the workforce: Digital skills for all…

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…

Italy

Italian Startup Act

Year Introduced: 2012 | National-level

The Italian Startup Act defines Innovative startups as companies that fulfil the following requirements: to be less than 5 years old; to have their HQ in Italy, or in another EU…

Hungary

Hungarian economy protection action plan

Year Introduced: 2020 | National-level

As part of the set of measures to contain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hungarian government introduced the following measures to support businesses: For the duration of the…

Colombia

CEmprende: Campus of Exponential Entrepreneurship

Year Introduced: 2018 | National-level

CEmprende offers: Access to coworking Access to high-impact activities with partners Incubation and acceleration programs Financing Access to specialized laboratories These are available at…

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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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