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.
 

Year Introduced: | National-level

This instrument will provide start-ups with seed-money for the commercialization phase of their innovative projects/ideas. This support serves as leverage in preparation for the next round of…

Year Introduced: | National-level

The objective of the National Directorate for Social Innovation is to promote the social innovation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster the development of triple impact companies (social,…

Year Introduced: | National-level

The new legislation contains five main pillars:  1. Reduced fees and simplification: The law reduces rates and includes measures that facilitate the registration and operation of businesses.…

Indonesia

Year Introduced: | City-level

The first city­-level tech startup incubator in Indonesia whose program is for young talents to launch tech startup with an impact, aim to make a difference, and valuable to society. Start…

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Delhi city-state has kicked off a consultation process to draft a new startup policy with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, with the goal of making Delhi their preferred destination…

Year Introduced: | National-level

The start­up nation strategy defines necessary actions in different policy areas, which need to be taken in order to turn Austria into Europe’s leading start­up­hotspot. It therefore covers 40…

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Entrepreneurship Passport was targeted at young people under the age of 34 with innovative business ideas that respond to market needs. It was required that the entrepreneurs were at the idea…

Year Introduced: | National-level

Under the scheme, an entrepreneur can be granted a residence and work permit in order to operate an independent company in Denmark. To qualify, they must have an innovative business idea which can…

Year Introduced: | National-level

Paraguayan Innovation Program (PROINNOVA) is a framework of different instruments aimed at a) fostering innovation and b) strengthening human capital for innovation. Through 9 different instruments,…

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program provides targeted support on a co-contribution basis to female founders of startup businesses (startups) to scale their businesses into domestic and global markets. Grants range between…