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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Tajikistan
Uniform Electronic System for Permits Processing

Year Introduced: | National-level

To improve the investment climate and to improve transparency and speed up business processes by allowing the private sector and entrepreneurs to apply for permits electronically. 

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Paraguay
FOMIPYMES (MSMEs Guidance Strengthening Project)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The project provides technical assistance to support key business sectors through the following activities: Training courses in business management, business advice and sector-specific…

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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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Canada
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives

Year Introduced: | National-level

The SR&ED tax incentives program has two main components:  The income tax deduction which allows immediate expensing of all allowable expenditures.   The investment tax…

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Australia
Digital Economy Strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Digital Economy Strategy in Australia is a comprehensive plan designed to foster a leading digital economy and society by 2030. Here are the key features of this blueprint: Main Initiatives…

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Greece
Open Innovation platform for SMEs

Year Introduced: | National-level

Promotes the collaboration between SMEs and experts/researchers for developing innovative products and/or services increasing their competitiveness in the global market. The open innovation platform…

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India
National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019 for Students & Faculty

Year Introduced: | National-level

India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development released a guiding framework for higher education institutions. The framework covers Intellectual Property ownership, revenue sharing…

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Argentina
Argentinean Entrepreneurs Law

Year Introduced: | 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…

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Israel
Innovation Tel-Aviv-Yafo Model

Year Introduced: | City-level

The ITAY program works by inviting employees from different departments and municipal companies to participate in a 3-month program that takes innovative ideas generated from its participants and…

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France
The National Plan for Open Science

Year Introduced: | National-level

The French Plan for Open Science has several main features: Mandatory Open Access: All publicly funded research is required to be freely accessible. This ensures that the results of the research…