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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Senegal
The Senegal Startup Act

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Senegal Startup Act establishes an encouraging framework to boost the growth of startups. It offers benefits like tax advantages, streamlined administrative procedures, and access to public…

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India
Startup India

Year Introduced: | National-level

The main functions of Startup India are to:  Simplify regulations: The initiative aims to make it easier for startups to navigate through bureaucratic processes by introducing measures such…

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Dominican Republic
CONFIE Co-Investment Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The "Fondo de Contrapartida Financiera para Desarrollo del Emprendimiento, or Fondo CONFIE" brings to the ecosystem an incentive and method through which startups and micro-enterprises…

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Poland
Creating a system facilitating investment in SMEs Innovative Economy Operational Programme

Year Introduced: | National-level

Facilitating the purchase of consultancy services for entrepreneurs in order to prepare the proper documentation and analysis that are necessary to attract outside investors. Policy immediate target…

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Germany
INVEST Grants for Business Angels

Year Introduced: | National-level

INVEST consists of an acquisition grant and an exit grant. With the acquisition grant, business angels receive 25 percent of their investment tax-free if they invest at least 10,000 euros in venture…

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Bahrain
Convertible Notes

Year Introduced: | National-level

The policy is part of an amendment to the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law (BCCL) aimed at improving the business environment and aligning with global best practices. This amendment enables 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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Spain
The New Startup Law

Year Introduced: | National-level

The New Startup Law contains a range of measures to help support entrepreneurs and ecosystem actors which can be broadly split into 3 main categories; tax relief, favourable regulations, …

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Italy
Italian Startup Act

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Italian Startup Act defines Innovative startups as companies that fulfil the following requirements:  to be less than 5 years old;  to have their HQ in Italy, or in another EU…

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Argentina
Bridge Fund

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The "Bridge Fund" program:  Enables startups to access bridge rounds, while also promoting fundraising and encouraging follow-on investments in startups that have already received…