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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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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Argentina
International SME Day

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

Among other bilateral agreements with several countries, the National Secretary for Entrepreneurs & SMEs, Mr. Mariano Mayer has led the implementation of the United Nations'…

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India
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…

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Austria
Reducing liquidity shortages via modified tax & social security regulations

Year Introduced: | National-level

A. Special tax regulations concerning Coronavirus Prepayments of income or corporate income tax for 2020 Prepayments of income or corporate income tax for 2020 can be reduced or assessed…

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United Kingdom
Converge Challenge

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Converge Challenge is primarily a business creation competition and entrepreneurship development programme for staff, students and recent graduates of all Scottish universities and research…

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Poland
Scale Up Acceleration Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

To accelerate the development of Polish startups through measures such as testing their products and/or services with medium and large companies, to learn how best to scale their…

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United Kingdom
Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

Year Introduced: | National-level

The regulatory sandbox is an initative developed by the Financial Conduct Authority which aims to introduce a regulatory sandbox, that is a ‘safe space’ in which businesses can test innovative…

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Argentina
Women's Economic Development Center

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Women's Economic Development Center aims to develop a research field oriented to foster women´s inclusion and participation on the programs, tools and others services offered by the Secretariat…

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Paraguay
National Entrepreneurship Network & Advisory Council

Year Introduced: | National-level

National Entrepreneurship Network ('RED PyEMPRENDE') The main functions of the network are to: Coordinate the implementation of strategic objectives of the entrepreneurial sector, within the…

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Ecuador
Re-Emprende Ecuador

Year Introduced: | National-level

What do we do? We support the economic reactivation of Esmeraldas and Manabí affected by the 2016 earthquake, through the development and strengthening of enterprises and value chains. Program…