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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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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United States
The Minority Business Development Agency

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, operates with a mission to foster the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises (…

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Portugal
Cascais Entrepreneurial Schools

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The program allows students (from 7 years old up to 22 years old) from Cascais develop entrepreneurial skills, understand the different stages of the entrepreneurial process and be aware of the role…

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Bangladesh
The Service Innovation Fund (SIF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The SIF provides funding and support for innovative projects aimed at improving public services through digital means. It is open to a wide range of participants, including government agencies,…

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Algeria
Algeria Startup Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The ASF provides comprehensive financial and advisory services tailed to the needs of innovative startups. The ASF offers the following types of funding: Seed funding: The ASF provides seed…

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Jamaica
JAMPRO (Jamaica Promotions Corporation)

Year Introduced: | National-level

JAMPRO serves as the primary agency for promoting business opportunities in export and investment to both local and international private sectors. One of JAMPRO's key functions is to attract and…

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United Kingdom
Growth Hubs Network

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

Growth Hubs aim to improve the coordination and delivery of business support services to local companies based on local needs with a focus on:Administrative procedures (e.g.: taxes,…

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided forgivable Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency '7(a) loans' of up to $10 million to small businesses with 500 or fewer employees…

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Portugal
Entrepreneur's Desk

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Entrepreneur’s Desk (Balcão do Empreendedor) initiative simplifies entrepreneurship and business regulatory compliance by offering a single government digital portal for entrepreneurs and…

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Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon InC)

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

Oregon InC is a publicly funded council that designs and implements high impact industry opportunity projects, signature research centers in target industries and SBIR/STTR grant support programs for…