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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Mexico
Technology Business Accelerator (TechBA)

Year Introduced: | National-level

TechBA selects high-potential, innovation-driven Mexican SMEs that demonstrate readiness to enter competitive foreign markets. With offices in Silicon Valley, Austin, Seattle, Montreal, Vancouver,…

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United Kingdom
Angel CoFund (ACF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Angel CoFund operates through a distinctive co-investment model that prioritises private sector leadership and robust governance. Businesses do not approach the fund directly; instead, they must…

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Hong Kong S.A.R., China
The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The ITF operates through a comprehensive portfolio of 19 funding schemes (being consolidated to approximately 14-15) organized into six strategic support areas, administered by the Innovation and…

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Paraguay
Exporta Fácil (Commercial Integration Project by postal shipments for MSMEs)

Year Introduced: | National-level

Exporta Fácil operates through a digitalized, simplified export process that removes bureaucratic barriers typically faced by MSMEs. The program allows companies to export packages weighing up to 20…

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Tajikistan
Law No 1269: On Inspection of Activities of Business Entities

Year Introduced: | National-level

Law No 1269 operates through several integrated mechanisms designed to fundamentally change how government agencies inspect businesses.​Risk-Based Inspection System: Rather than inspecting all…

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France
La French Tech Visa

Year Introduced: | National-level

The French Tech Visa operates through three distinct pathways within France's Talent Passport framework, each targeting different segments of the tech ecosystem.​French Tech Visa for Employees…

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United States
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

STEP operates through a two-tier federal-state partnership model. The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade awards competitive grants to state and territory governments,…

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Saudi Arabia
National Technology Development Program (NTDP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

NTDP operates through a comprehensive portfolio of 18-19 financial and non-financial initiatives designed to support technology companies at every stage of development. The program works through…

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Japan
J-Startup Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The J-Startup Program operates through a rigorous selection process followed by comprehensive government and private sector support. The program uses a nomination system where 66 dedicated…

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United States
Export Counselling

Year Introduced: | National-level

Export Counselling operates through the U.S. Commercial Service, which maintains more than 100 domestic offices across the United States and over 75 international offices at U.S. embassies and…