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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Enisa participative loans

Year Introduced: | 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…

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United States
Cooperative Venturing Program

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Cooperative Venturing Program primarily uses diverse teams of mentors to help entrepreneurs secure capital and expand their networks. Two key elements of the Cooperative Venturing model are…

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Ireland
Starting Strong

Year Introduced: | National-level

Through a structured approach in six-month cycles, Starting Strong leverages volunteer contributions from successful entrepreneurs who lead peer support round tables. These volunteer "Lead…

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Spain
Barcelona Mentoring Program

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Barcelona Mentoring Program operates as a support and advisory initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It primarily relies on the voluntary contributions of successful…

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Ireland
Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

KEEP is structured to provide tax benefits to employees of qualifying companies who receive share options. The program works by allowing these companies to issue share options to their employees…

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Argentina
Argentina Startup & Talent Visa

Year Introduced: | National-level

Accepted applicants will receive benefits that make it "easier and faster" for foreign entrepreneurs and talent to start a business and work in the country:   Temporary residence:…

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Argentina
Entrepreneurs Clubs

Year Introduced: | National-level

This program provides financial support for the opening of coworking places/spaces at local level. This innovation and incubation spaces are designed to strengthen the local talent and to promote…

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Paraguay
INNOVANDO PARAGUAY

Year Introduced: | National-level

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Poland
Poland Prize

Year Introduced: | National-level

Poland Prize is a programme inviting foreign startups to start activity in Poland. Its objective is to effectively include foreign economic operators in the Polish startup ecosystem. The programme…

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Startup India

Year Introduced: | National-level

The main functions of Startup India are to:  Simplify regulations: The initiative aims to make it easier for startups to navigate through bureaucratic processes by introducing measures such…