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Turkiye

Istanbul Venture Capital Initative (iVCi)

Year Introduced: 2007 | 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…

Italy

Equity crowdfunding regulation

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

Under this framework, the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) was given the authority to determine and implement the operational measures for equity crowdfunding. The regulation…

Estonia

Estonian Corporation Tax System

Year Introduced: 2017 | 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…

Denmark

Vækstfonden (The Growth Foundation)

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

Vækstfonden (The Growth Foundation) supports Danish companies by helping to finance R&D, internationalisation and skills development projects. It invests in early stage ventures that focus on…

Azerbaijan

Women's Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan (WECA)

Year Introduced: 2022 | National-level

The Women's Empowerment Centers (WECA) for Azerbaijan initiative operates through a network of centers strategically located across various regions of the country. These centers function as hubs for…

Spain

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC)

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) at IESE Business School engages in a variety of activities aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Key activities include:Educational…

Georgia

Credo Bank

Year Introduced: 2005 | National-level

Credo Bank provides a variety of SME loan products tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Typically, the average loan amount is 1,519 Georgian Lari (approximately US$586), with an…

Uganda

FINCA Uganda

Year Introduced: 1992 | National-level

FINCA Uganda supports youth entrepreneurs through a combination of tailored financial products, educational programs, and initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship among young people. The…

Angola

African Angel Academy

Year Introduced: 2022 | Supra-national

Orange Corners is fostering local investment in Africa by backing two business angel networks: CAIA in Angola and CBA in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiative is supporting 24 up-and-…

Yemen

Al Amal Rural Expansion Project

Year Introduced: 2013 | National-level

Al Amal Microfinance Bank offers loans without requiring traditional collateral through a unique approach that involves the use of guarantors or third-party guarantees instead. This method is…

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