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United States

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

Year Introduced: 2010 | National-level

SSBCI operates through multiple mechanisms and program types that participating jurisdictions can deploy based on their specific needs:Program Types and Capital Structures:States and jurisdictions…

Vietnam

Initiative for Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam (ISEV)

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

ISEV operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining long-term policy research with direct annual support activities:Governance and Administration Structure:The program is led by the…

Uruguay

'Entrepreneurial Uruguay' Portal

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The Entrepreneurial Uruguay Portal operates as a centralized digital platform providing multiple information and engagement mechanisms for entrepreneurs:Core Platform Functions:The portal aggregates…

United States

Build to Scale (B2S) Grants Program for Entrepreneur-Support Organizations

Year Introduced: 2014 | National-level

The Build to Scale Program seeks to build regional economies through scalable startups, and is comprised of three separate grant competitions for entrepreneur-support organizations:1. Venture…

United States

Accelerate St. Louis

Year Introduced: 2013 | City-level

Accelerate St. Louis operates as an entrepreneurship coalition providing multiple coordinated mechanisms to support startups at different development stages and facilitate connections across the…

United Kingdom

Tech Map London

Year Introduced: 2015 | National-level

Tech Map London operates through a multi-stage, data-driven research methodology combining multiple complementary data sources and analytical approaches to create comprehensive ecosystem…

United Kingdom

Business Basics

Year Introduced: 2018 | 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…

Saudi Arabia

BADIR, a Technology Incubator Program

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

BADIR operates through a comprehensive support system combining multiple services and mechanisms to support technology entrepreneurs from idea stage through growth and scaling.Incubation Services:…

Portugal

Startup Portugal

Year Introduced: 2015 | National-level

Startup Portugal operates through multiple, interconnected components organized across three strategic pillars, with implementation delegated to government agencies and ecosystem partners including…

Portugal

IN2:BA – Business Angels Co-Investment Fund

Year Introduced: 2009 | National-level

IN2:BA operates through a dual co-investment structure involving two complementary platforms, each with distinct operational characteristics. Dual Platform Structure: The IN2:BA program comprises…

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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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