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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Qatar
Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC)

Year Introduced: | National-level

QBIC operates through integrated multi-stage support system combining physical infrastructure, specialized programs, financial instruments, and advisory services.Physical Infrastructure and…

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Albania
National Startup and Innovation Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The National Startup and Innovation Program operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining policy development with direct support services:Legal and Policy Framework:The program is…

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United States
San Francisco's Living Innovation Zones (LIZ)

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Living Innovation Zone (LIZ) program aims to enhance the public realm with innovation, simplify the permitting process for projects in public space and support innovators by providing real-world…

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Uruguay
'Entrepreneurial Uruguay' Portal

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Entrepreneurial Uruguay Portal operates as a centralized digital platform providing multiple information and engagement mechanisms for entrepreneurs:Core Platform Functions:The portal aggregates…

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United States
Oregon Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Oregon Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms with different governance structures but complementary objectives, primarily through the Rural…

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Vietnam
Initiative for Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam (ISEV)

Year Introduced: | National-level

ISEV operates through multiple coordinated mechanisms combining long-term policy research with direct annual support activities:Governance and Administration Structure:The program is led by the…

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United States
Accelerate St. Louis

Year Introduced: | City-level

Accelerate St. Louis operates as an entrepreneurship coalition providing multiple coordinated mechanisms to support startups at different development stages and facilitate connections across the…

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Spain
Rising Startup Spain

Year Introduced: | National-level

ICEX-Invest offers six-month acceleration program to attract international entrepreneurs and talent to Spain promoted. Its mission is to contribute to reinforcing and internationalizing the…

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South Korea
K-Startup Grand Challenge

Year Introduced: | National-level

The K-Startup Grand Challenge operates through a multi-phase, comprehensive acceleration program combining remote and on-site components, with recent editions (2025 onward) featuring a hybrid format…

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Portugal
Startup Portugal

Year Introduced: | National-level

Startup Portugal operates through multiple, interconnected components organized across three strategic pillars, with implementation delegated to government agencies and ecosystem partners including…