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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Zimbabwe:Works

Year Introduced: | National-level

In collaboration with business development organizations and training institutions, Zimbabwe:Works provided a comprehensive array of non-financial services aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among…

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Italy
SELFIEmployment

Year Introduced: | National-level

The SELFIEmployment program structured to support young entrepreneurs through a comprehensive process that includes financial support, and ongoing development assistance. The program targets young…

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Nigeria
YouWIN!

Year Introduced: | National-level

Nigeria YouWIN! is a unique youth entrepreneurship initiative which offers 1,200 grants of 10 million Naira each (around €28,000) to young Nigerians with the aim of empowering young Nigerians to…

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program provides opportunities to aspiring or newly established entrepreneurs to go abroad within Europe to develop their entrepreneurial competences in running a small business with an…

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Nigeria
Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Programme

Year Introduced: | National-level

The YES programme is aimed at equipping young people with the requisite skills and knowledge to be self-employed by starting and managing their own businesses. The programme is comprised of the…

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Germany
EXIST (support for graduates, scientists, students in preparing technology- and knowledge-based start-ups)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The EXIST program works through a process of application, selection, and funding. Potential candidates with innovative ideas and a strong unique selling proposition are encouraged to apply for the…

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Paraguay
Creative Economy Project

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Creative Economy Project contained three main areas of policy to deliver on its objectives. These were; policymaking and ecosystem strengthening; access to financial support; and technical…

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United Kingdom
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

Year Introduced: | City-level

The main function of the JCYEB is to distribute a range of micro grants to young people as seen fit by the members of the bank. Beyond this function, however, the bank plays the role of facilitator…

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Portugal
Entrepreneurship Passport (Passaporte para o Empreendedorismo)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Entrepreneurship Passport was targeted at young people under the age of 34 with innovative business ideas that respond to market needs. It was required that the entrepreneurs were at the idea…

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Denmark
The Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship has several key functions that support young entrepreneurs which can be broadly split into 4 main categories: entrepreneurial education; training; financial…