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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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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Germany
Relaxing bankruptcy filing rules due to COVID-19 crisis

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Federal Ministry of Justice can exempt companies that have been hit by the COVID crisis from the obligation to file for insolvency right away. Normally, the regulatory scenario for…

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START-UP NY

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The main features of the START-UP NY program include tax-based incentives and academic partnerships to help new and expanding businesses. The program offers tax-free status for ten years to eligible…

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South Africa
Red Tape Reduction Unit

Year Introduced: | National-level

The RTR unit consists of a small team – situated in the Private Office of the President – which works with relevant role-players across government, the private sector, and community-based…

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Argentina
International Relations for Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Year Introduced: | National-level

International Relations is a cross-sectoral approach of the Argentinean government which aims to help and promote the internationalization of Entrepreneurs and SMEs; foster Argentina's connection…

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Central Indiana Corporate Partnership

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) develops clusters by first conducting an in-depth analysis of the region's leading economic sectors and identifying potential areas for growth. This…

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Congo (Kinshasa)
Pilot incubator for SMEs in the leather sector

Year Introduced: | National-level

The  incubator center is the making core services available, such as management guidance, technical assistance and enhancing access to backwards and forward linkages, use of common…

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Colombia
CEmprende: Campus of Exponential Entrepreneurship

Year Introduced: | National-level

CEmprende offers: Access to coworking Access to high-impact activities with partners Incubation and acceleration programs Financing Access to specialized laboratories These are available at…

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France
Women's Entrepreneurship Plan

Year Introduced: | 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…