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Country

France

Option Start UP, Paris

Year Introduced: 2015 | City-level

The program typically runs for about a week in October. During this time, students have the opportunity to explore innovative spaces, discover startup projects, and meet entrepreneurs under the…

Ireland

UStart Student Accelerator

Year Introduced: 2013 | City-level

The UStart Student Accelerator at Dublin City University (DCU) operates as an innovative extra-curricular program designed to empower student entrepreneurs. The program runs for approximately 12…

Georgia

Credo Bank

Year Introduced: 2005 | National-level

Credo Bank provides a variety of SME loan products tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Typically, the average loan amount is 1,519 Georgian Lari (approximately US$586), with an…

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…

Angola

African Angel Academy

Year Introduced: 2022 | Supra-national

Orange Corners is fostering local investment in Africa by backing two business angel networks: CAIA in Angola and CBA in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative is supporting 24 up-and-…

Kenya

YELD Mentorship Program

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The YELD Mentorship Program is a six-month flagship initiative designed to empower micro and small enterprises to scale up through tailored support. This comprehensive program combines one-on-one…

Yemen

Al Amal Rural Expansion Project

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

Al Amal Microfinance Bank offers loans without requiring traditional collateral through a unique approach that involves the use of guarantors or third-party guarantees instead. This method is…

Bangladesh

Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra

Year Introduced: 1986 | National-level

Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra offers several microfinance programs designed to support the financial needs of both rural and urban poor in Bangladesh: Jagoron Program: This program is an…

Kenya

YBI and Somo Revolving Loan Fund

Year Introduced: 2023 | National-level

The YBI and Somo Revolving Loan Fund operates as a financial empowerment initiative targeting young, low-income female entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The primary mechanism involves providing…

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…

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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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