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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Cork City Economic Development Fund

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Cork City Economic Development Fund operates through strategic allocation of local authority rates revenue to support identified economic development priorities.​Fund Structure and Management…

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Startup India

Year Introduced: | National-level

The main functions of Startup India are to: Simplify regulations: The initiative aims to make it easier for startups to navigate through bureaucratic processes by introducing measures such as…

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AIM (Atal Innovation Mission)

Year Introduced: | National-level

“AIM intends to establish ‘new’ incubation centres (Atal Incubation Centres) across India by providing them with financial support. AICs would further support and encourage start-ups to become…

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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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Indonesia
Youth Co:Lab's ecosystem diagnostic framework

Year Introduced: | National-level

The study applied Youth Co:Lab's ecosystem diagnostic framework to assess the ecosystem through 5 key domains: access to finance and incentives, human capital and entrepreneurship culture, business…

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Women in Business Action Plan 2020: Fueling Growth through Diversity

Year Introduced: | National-level

Through four objectives and 24 actions, Enterprise Ireland is responding to the underrepresentation of women entrepreneurs in Ireland.  The four objectives and their related action are:…

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Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE)

Year Introduced: | National-level

IBYE is a nationwide competition, run across three categories: Best Business Idea, Best Start-Up Business and Best-Established Business. County Finalists enter into a specialised Entrepreneur…

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National Strategy for Social Innovations and Social Enterprises

Year Introduced: | National-level

The National Strategy for Social Innovations and Social Enterprises underpinned by seven main guiding principles:Act sustainably: The strategy aims to contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable…

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La Mission French Tech

Year Introduced: | National-level

La Mission French Tech is a public administration attached to the Directorate General for Enterprises (DGE) within the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Unlike…

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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…