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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Switzerland
Swiss liquidity support for startups

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Federal Council provides a guarantee scheme to support promising startups encountering liquidity problems caused by the coronavirus. Prior to this loan guarantee scheme for startups,…

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Ecuador
SE PUEDE

Year Introduced: | National-level

SE PUEDE is a program that creates new business opportunities in rural areas, promoting entrepreneurship and providing training to agro-entrepreneurs. SE PUEDE connects agribusinesses directly with…

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Australia
The Entrepreneurs’ Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program's primary function was to connect Australian businesses with the resources and support they need to succeed. This included not only financial support but also crucial access to expert…

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United Kingdom
Save As You Earn (SAYE)

Year Introduced: | National-level

SAYE is a tax advantaged savings-related share scheme which allows employees to convert part of their wage into shares of the company they work for. Financially, SAYE offers several benefits.…

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Argentina
Cordoba Scales

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The "Córdoba Escala" Program has a duration of three months, and offers the following benefits to selected dynamic and innovative ventures:  Alliance with the Association of…

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Taiwan
Taipei Municipal Self-Government Ordinance for Industrial Development

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Taipei Municipal Self-Government Ordinance for Industrial Development contains four key subsidies for startups including the Startup Subsidy, the Branding Subsidy, the R&D Subsidy and the…

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United States
Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Non-qualified Stock Option (NSO) scheme in the United States is a popular form of equity compensation provided by companies to their employees and other eligible service providers. Unlike ISOs,…

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Bahrain
Export Bahrain

Year Introduced: | National-level

Export Bahrain works alongside local and international partners to offer Bahraini companies greater international opportunities, exposure, knowledge and solutions to compete on a global level. The…

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Dominican Republic
CONFIE Co-Investment Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The "Fondo de Contrapartida Financiera para Desarrollo del Emprendimiento, or Fondo CONFIE" brings to the ecosystem an incentive and method through which startups and micro-enterprises…

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Netherlands
The Ambitious Entrepreneurship Action Plan

Year Introduced: | National-level

The key activities under the plan include offering early-stage finance, strengthening the international position of Dutch startups, attracting foreign startups to the Netherlands, granting temporary…