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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Innovation Vouchers

Year Introduced: | National-level

Under this initiative, eligible SMEs can apply for vouchers worth €5,000 or €10,000, depending on the administering body (e.g., Enterprise Ireland or Local Enterprise Offices). These vouchers can be…

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The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) operates as a government-funded initiative to accelerate the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband in rural and hard-to-reach areas of the UK. The scheme…

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Italy
Contamination Labs

Year Introduced: | National-level

The CLabs programs operate as innovative entrepreneurship education initiatives within the university system. These programs typically run for about five months, offering a unique blend of…

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Denmark
Vækstfonden (The Growth Foundation)

Year Introduced: | 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…

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Singapore
Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up)

Year Introduced: | National-level

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up) Programme works to boost the global competitiveness of the local technology enterprises by providing them with technical assistance. For…

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United States
New Mexico Lab Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP)

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The New Mexico Lab Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) operates as a two-year fellowship designed to accelerate the development of deep tech startups by leveraging the resources of national…

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Bristol is Open

Year Introduced: | City-level

BiO operates as an innovative smart city initiative, functioning as a joint venture between the University of Bristol and Bristol City Council. The program has several key features:Infrastructure and…

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London DataStore

Year Introduced: | City-level

The London Datastore operates as a comprehensive open data platform, providing free access to a wide range of datasets related to London. It functions as a centralized repository where various public…

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Argentina
Programme for the Development of Entrepreneurial Investment in Technology (PROFIET)

Year Introduced: | National-level

At its core, PROFIET functions as a financial support mechanism, providing various forms of funding to eligible participants, including venture capitalists, investors, and entrepreneurs involved in…

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Support for UK University Spinouts

Year Introduced: | National-level

UK universities support spinouts through a combination of policies and infrastructure designed to foster innovation and facilitate the commercialization of research. Key elements include:Technology…