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The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)

Year Introduced: 1999 | National-level

The ITF operates through a comprehensive portfolio of 19 funding schemes (being consolidated to approximately 14-15) organized into six strategic support areas, administered by the Innovation and…

Lithuania

Enterprise Lithuania - Business Promoting Agency

Year Introduced: 2014 | National-level

The organization consists of several departments, including the Export Department, Small and Medium-Sized Business Department, and the Point of Single Contact for Services and Products. These…

Finland

NewCo Helsinki

Year Introduced: 2014 | City-level

NewCo Helsinki operates as a multifaceted support system for entrepreneurs and startups in the Helsinki region. It functions as a hub for entrepreneurship, offering a range of free services designed…

Israel

Tel Aviv Startup Exchange

Year Introduced: 2017 | City-level

The Tel Aviv Startup Exchange operates as a collaborative program connecting the startup ecosystems of Tel Aviv and other global hubs, such as Berlin. Its primary mechanism involves providing…

Azerbaijan

Women's Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan (WECA)

Year Introduced: 2022 | National-level

The Women's Empowerment Centers (WECA) for Azerbaijan initiative operates through a network of centers strategically located across various regions of the country. These centers function as hubs for…

Malaysia

RYSE

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The five mission statements of RYSE are:Expose youth to stories and experiences in entrepreneurship and employabilityUpskill youth with entrepreneurship knowledge, transferable soft skills and…

Uganda

FINCA Uganda

Year Introduced: 1992 | National-level

FINCA Uganda supports youth entrepreneurs through a combination of tailored financial products, educational programs, and initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship among young people. The…

Ghana

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP)

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of startups and small businesses.…

Tajikistan

Start-Up Choihona - A Platform for Promotion of Youth Entrepreneur Projects

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

The main function of Start-up Choihona was to hold intra-university, regional and interregional competitions in Tajikistan. It was staffed by one international UN volunteer, ten community volunteers…

Côte d'Ivoire

Orange Corners Côte d'Ivoire

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The program runs in cohorts, with each cohort lasting about 6 months. During this period, participants receive comprehensive support to develop their business ideas and skills.Key Components:Training…

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