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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We Are Made in NY

Year Introduced: | City-level

We Are Made in NY operated through an integrated suite of components designed to increase visibility and connectivity within New York's emerging tech ecosystem.The Made in NY Mark of DistinctionThe…

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Office of Business Development, UC Merced, California, USA

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Office of Business Development from the University of Merced is meant as an alternative to more conventional Tech. Instead of focusing principally on a licensing model (whereby the…

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Amendment for a fintech regulatory sandbox in Switzerland

Year Introduced: | National-level

The proposed amendments to the Banking Act (BankA) and Banking Ordinance (BankO) aim to regulate fintech and other firms which provide services outside normal banking business according to their risk…

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Saudi Arabia
BADIR, a Technology Incubator Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

BADIR operates through a comprehensive support system combining multiple services and mechanisms to support technology entrepreneurs from idea stage through growth and scaling.​Incubation Services:…

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International Entrepreneur Rule

Year Introduced: | National-level

The IER permits foreign entrepreneurs who meet specific eligibility criteria to apply for discretionary parole from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To qualify, entrepreneurs must…

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Angel CoFund (ACF)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Angel CoFund operates through a distinctive co-investment model that prioritises private sector leadership and robust governance. Businesses do not approach the fund directly; instead, they must…

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La French Tech Visa

Year Introduced: | National-level

The French Tech Visa operates through three distinct pathways within France's Talent Passport framework, each targeting different segments of the tech ecosystem.​French Tech Visa for Employees…

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Startup OutReach Brasil

Year Introduced: | National-level

Startup OutReach Brasil operates through a three-stage structure designed to progressively prepare and integrate Brazilian startups into international innovation ecosystems.​The first stage is the…

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South Africa SME Fund

Year Introduced: | National-level

The South Africa SME Fund operates as a fund of funds, meaning it invests in a portfolio of professionally managed venture capital and growth funds, rather than deploying capital directly to…

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FONDCE

Year Introduced: | National-level

FONDCE operated as a public–private trust fund, administered by Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior (BICE) and later by BICE Fideicomisos S.A. The program pools resources from Argentina’s national…