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.
 
Argentina Flag
Argentina
“Productive Recovery Program” SMEs Law

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Productive Recovery Program SMEs Law operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining tax incentives, financial access programs, and regulatory simplification:SME Definition and…

United States Flag
United States
Bigapps NYC

Year Introduced: | City-level

BigApps NYC operates as an annual competitive competition providing access to government data, prizes, and business support to developers creating civic technology applications.Data Access and…

UK Flag
United Kingdom
LINC Scotland

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

LINC Scotland operates through multiple mechanisms designed to facilitate connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs, provide infrastructure for angel syndicates, and represent the angel…

UK Flag
United Kingdom
Business Basics

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Business Basics Programme operates through a test-and-learn approach, funding multiple experimental projects implemented by diverse organizations with systematic evaluation designed to generate…

Switzerland Flag
Switzerland
Amendment for a fintech regulatory sandbox in Switzerland

Year Introduced: | National-level

The proposed amendments to the Banking Act (BankA) and Banking Ordinance (BankO) aim to regulate fintech and other firms which provide services outside normal banking business according to their risk…

Sweden Flag
Sweden
ALMI Företagspartner AB (Almi)

Year Introduced: | National-level

ALMI operates through multiple interconnected financing and advisory services designed to serve businesses at different growth stages.Financing Services:Startup Loans provide initial funding to early…

Germany Flag
Germany
Two-Pillared €2 Billion Public Funding for German Startups

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program operates through two distinct financing pillars, each targeting different startup segments and utilizing different delivery mechanisms.​Pillar I: Corona Matching Facility (CMF)Pillar I…

Ireland Flag
Ireland
Lean Business Continuity Voucher

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their…

Japan Flag
Japan
Japan Investment Corporation (JIC): A Public-Private Venture Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

JIC operates as a public-private investment vehicle, managing funding from both government and private sources. Its core mission is to inject risk capital into industries and businesses that are…

Germany Flag
Germany
Foreign trade fair program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Germany Foreign Trade Fair Program operates as a joint exhibition platform coordinating collective German company participation in international trade fairs through the organizational support of…