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Argentina

International SME Day

Year Introduced: 2017 | Supra-national

Among other bilateral agreements with several countries, the National Secretary for Entrepreneurs & SMEs, Mr. Mariano Mayer has led the implementation of the United Nations' …

France

Women's Entrepreneurship Plan

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

The Women's Entrepreneurship Plan in France operates through a multi-faceted approach. The plan operates on three main pillars: information dissemination, individual support, and improved access to…

Cyprus

Cyprus Startup Visa for Non-EU Nationals

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,…

Malaysia

MaGIC Activate

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

MaGIC Activate is an open innovation challenge platform that supports the innovation of corporates and private sector players by connecting them with a global community of entrepreneurs. The platform…

Ecuador

Venture capital fund

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The venture capital fund is a public fund made up of 20.4 million USD, which provides resources such as seed capital and venture capital to productive innovation projects in the 14 productive sectors…

Paraguay

Creative Economy Project

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The Creative Economy Project contained three main areas of policy to deliver on its objectives. These were; policymaking and ecosystem strengthening; access to financial support; and technical…

Germany

ReDI School of Digital Integration

Year Introduced: 2015 | Supra-national

The REDI School of Digital Integration offers a comprehensive learning experience with a variety of features. The school provides high-quality coding and basic computer courses, aimed at equipping…

Spain

Enisa participative loans

Year Introduced: 2005 | National-level

The Enisa participative loan scheme works by providing financial support to startups and SMEs. It operates like an equity loan, where the interest rate varies based on the company's profits. The loan…

Vietnam

Vietnam Silicon Valley Project

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

Allow private companies to receive capital from an agency to develop accelerators, funded by Vietnam government.

Bahrain

Fast-track setup process

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The fast-track setup process is a free service offered through a dedicated concierge, and includes: A fast-tracked entry process which will cover residency, visa requirements and business…

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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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