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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…

United Kingdom

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Year Introduced: 2015 | National-level

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) operates as a government-funded initiative to accelerate the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband in rural and hard-to-reach areas of the UK. The scheme…

Singapore

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up)

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up) Programme works to boost the global competitiveness of the local technology enterprises by providing them with technical assistance. For…

Colombia

The Orange Law

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The Orange Law contains five main policy mechanisms designed to promote entrepreneurship including; access to finance, tax relief, cultural branding, startup support programs; training for…

South Africa

The Seda Technology Programme

Year Introduced: 2006 | National-level

The Seda Technology Programme's efforts are bolstered by the Technology Transfer Fund, designed to aid clients across the expansive network of Seda branches and incubators throughout the country.…

Paraguay

FOMIPYMES (MSMEs Guidance Strengthening Project)

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The project provides technical assistance to support key business sectors through the following activities: Training courses in business management, business advice and sector-specific…

Argentina

SMEs Digital Innovation Program

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The program was created in order to improve the connectivity, technological development and digital infrastructure of SMEs. It enables SMEs the access to technological products and services through…

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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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