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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National Plan for Digital Inclusion

Year Introduced: | National-level

The National Plan for Digital Inclusion contains several initiatives that are designed to bridge the digital divide amongst the general population and in the workforce:Digital skills for all…

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program provides opportunities to aspiring or newly established entrepreneurs to go abroad within Europe to develop their entrepreneurial competences in running a small business with an…

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France
Women's Entrepreneurship Plan

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Women's Entrepreneurship Plan in France operates through a multi-faceted approach. The plan operates on three main pillars: information dissemination, individual support, and improved access to…

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Startup-friendly Unemployment Benefits

Year Introduced: | National-level

For two full years after quitting their work French resident can dispose of 60% of their previous salary up to a maximum of 30k/year. This gives sufficient freedom and time for French resident to get…

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Denmark
The Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship has several key functions that support young entrepreneurs which can be broadly split into 4 main categories: entrepreneurial education; training; financial…

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Canada
The Black Entrepreneurship Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Black Entrepreneurship Program has three main components: the Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (BELF), the National Ecosystem Fund (NEF) and the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH). …

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Brazil
Innovative Women Program ("Mulheres Inovadoras")

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program selects 30 startups for acceleration which includes specialized mentoring, support and monitoring by market professionals. In addition, up to 15 of these startups are selected to receive…

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Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The WES currently contains four main initiatives that address access to finance, mentorship, skills development and knowledge sharing.  WES Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative…

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Bangladesh
Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra

Year Introduced: | National-level

Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra offers several microfinance programs designed to support the financial needs of both rural and urban poor in Bangladesh: Jagoron Program: This program is an…

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Azerbaijan
Women's Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan (WECA)

Year Introduced: | 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…