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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X-HUB TOKYO OUTBOUND PROGRAM

Year Introduced: | National-level

The OUTBOUND program operates through a structured, multi-phase acceleration model spanning approximately 4-6 months. The program is divided into six geographic courses, each targeting specific…

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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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Germany
German Accelerator

Year Introduced: | National-level

The German Accelerator operates through several distinct program tracks tailored to different stages of internationalization. The Kickstart Program is an early-stage offering (typically 5-7 days)…

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Italy
INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub

Year Introduced: | National-level

INNOVIT operates through carefully curated acceleration and immersion programs tailored to companies at different growth stages and innovation needs. The hub offers multiple acceleration tracks,…

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Canada
Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The CTA operates through a structured framework combining virtual and in-market programming delivered across 12 international locations: Boston, New York, San Francisco (Silicon Valley), Denver,…

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Brazil
Apex-Brasil

Year Introduced: | National-level

Apex-Brasil operates through a comprehensive ecosystem of programs and services delivered via an extensive geographic network. The agency maintains national headquarters in Brasília, four regional…

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France
La Mission French Tech

Year Introduced: | National-level

La Mission French Tech is a public administration attached to the Directorate General for Enterprises (DGE) within the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Unlike…

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Brazil
Startup OutReach Brasil

Year Introduced: | National-level

Startup OutReach Brasil operates through a three-stage structure designed to progressively prepare and integrate Brazilian startups into international innovation ecosystems.​The first stage is the…

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France
Public investment bank (BPI France)

Year Introduced: | National-level

BPI France was founded in 2013 with a budget of €20 billion to support entrepreneurs by offering various financial solutions such as loans, guarantees, buyer credit, and supplier credit to encourage…

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Ethiopia
Enterprise Financing Facility (EFF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Enterprise Financing Facility operates within the Innovative Finance Lab (IFL), a platform created by the National Bank of Ethiopia and the United Nations Development Programme in 2022 to test…