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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Netherlands
Startup Amsterdam

Year Introduced: | City-level

StartupAmsterdam brings together public and private sectors to foster innovation, improve the regulatory environment, and promote international collaboration for startups and entrepreneurs.The…

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Australia
Free Tram Zone, Melbourne

Year Introduced: | City-level

Melbourne's Free Tram Zone is a designated area within the city's Central Business District (CBD) and Docklands where tram travel is entirely free of charge. This initiative was introduced to…

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Singapore
i.JAM Micro-funding initiative

Year Introduced: | National-level

The initiative operates through a network of appointed incubators who play a crucial role in identifying, developing, and disbursing funds to qualified startups. These incubators also advise startups…

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Switzerland
Swiss ‘Market entry camps’

Year Introduced: | National-level

These camps, typically lasting up to three months, are offered by Innosuisse in partnership with Swissnex and are available in various innovation hubs worldwide, including Boston, New York, San…

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Turkiye
Istanbul Venture Capital Initative (iVCi)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative (iVCi) operates as a fund of funds and co-investment program. Its primary mechanism is to channel investments into independently managed venture capital and…

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Portugal
The Competitiveness Factors Operational Programme (COMPETE)

Year Introduced: | National-level

COMPETE operates by launching calls for tenders in various areas, including SME internationalization, research and technological development, productive innovation, and business training. These calls…

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Mexico
F*ckup Nights

Year Introduced: | National-level

The F*ckup Nights movement operates through a series of organized events where individuals come together to share their personal stories of failure in a supportive and engaging environment. Each…

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Lithuania
Enterprise Lithuania - Business Promoting Agency

Year Introduced: | 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…

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Finland
NewCo Helsinki

Year Introduced: | 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…

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Estonia
Estonian Corporation Tax System

Year Introduced: | National-level

Estonia's corporate tax system underwent a significant reform in 2000, introducing a unique approach that has since garnered international attention. The key changes and features of this reform…