Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The WES currently contains four main initiatives that address access to finance, mentorship, skills development and knowledge sharing.   WES Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative…

Year Introduced: 2020 | National-level

The proposed Startups Equity Investment Program would allocate $2 billion in federal dollars ($1.5 billion initially, and $500 million in follow-on investment) to the states on a straightforward…

Year Introduced: 2021 | National-level

The Fem-Start program is designed to empower female entrepreneurs and reduce gender disparity in the startup ecosystem. Here's a brief outline of how the program works: Application and Selection:…

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The Entrepreneurs Law establishes a new type of business entity called the “Simplified Joint-Stock Companies" (SAS in the Spanish acronym). Under this new legal framework, entrepreneurs can create a…

Year Introduced: 2017 | 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…

Year Introduced: 2024 | National-level

The Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) intends to offer a comprehensive set of features designed to empower Black entrepreneurs. The CBE achieves this through a tripartite approach that…

Year Introduced: 2004 | 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…

Year Introduced: 2013 | 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…

Year Introduced: 2004 | National-level

SEFA's core function is to provide SMMEs and Co-operatives throughout South Africa with simple access to finance in an efficient and sustainable manner. It achieves this by delivering wholesale and…

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

This instrument will provide start-ups with seed-money for the commercialization phase of their innovative projects/ideas. This support serves as leverage in preparation for the next round of…