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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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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Bahrain
Export Bahrain

Year Introduced: | National-level

Export Bahrain works alongside local and international partners to offer Bahraini companies greater international opportunities, exposure, knowledge and solutions to compete on a global level. The…

Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA)

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator is currently running 6 projects that cover the themes of learning; digital gender divide; innovation ecosystem; gender-responsive procurement; and…

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Netherlands
The Ambitious Entrepreneurship Action Plan

Year Introduced: | National-level

The key activities under the plan include offering early-stage finance, strengthening the international position of Dutch startups, attracting foreign startups to the Netherlands, granting temporary…

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New Zealand
Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

IPETCA operates as a cooperation-based agreement that aims to boost the participation of Indigenous peoples in international trade, and to foster their economic growth. The participating economies,…

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United Kingdom
Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

Year Introduced: | National-level

The regulatory sandbox is an initative developed by the Financial Conduct Authority which aims to introduce a regulatory sandbox, that is a ‘safe space’ in which businesses can test innovative…

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Bahrain
Rowad Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Rowad Model was built over the years through research and observation on the basic tools and necessities required by an entrepreneur to startup, grow, expand, and turnaround a business or idea.…

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Cyprus
Tax incentives to individuals to invest in innovative enterprises and startups

Year Introduced: | National-level

Revision of the Income Tax Law in order to improve incentives that foster investment in startups and innovative companies in Cyprus. The tax incentives given to private investors, investing either…

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Bahrain
Fast-track setup process

Year Introduced: | National-level

The fast-track setup process is a free service offered through a dedicated concierge, and includes: A fast-tracked entry process which will cover residency, visa requirements and business…

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Netherlands
TechLeap.NL

Year Introduced: | National-level

The TechLeap.NL initiative includes a wide range of actions involving different actors of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and intervening at different stages of the entrepreneurship process, from…