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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United Kingdom
The Ecosystem Fund

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The Ecosystem Fund operates through a competitive open-call grant process, managed by Inspirent Ltd on behalf of the Scottish Government.Eligibility. Applications are open to a wide range of…

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Philippines
iFWD PH Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

The iFWD PH Program operates through a structured two-phase model combining capacity building with financial support, implemented nationwide through DOST Regional Offices. The program is led by DOST-…

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Ukraine
Diia.Business

Year Introduced: | National-level

Diia.Business operates through integrated online and offline delivery mechanisms providing comprehensive entrepreneurship support.​ Online Portal Component: The Diia.Business portal (diia.…

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United States
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

STEP operates through a two-tier federal-state partnership model. The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade awards competitive grants to state and territory governments,…

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Saudi Arabia
National Technology Development Program (NTDP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

NTDP operates through a comprehensive portfolio of 18-19 financial and non-financial initiatives designed to support technology companies at every stage of development. The program works through…

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Italy
CDP Venture Capital Sgr (CDP Venture Capital – Fondo Nazionale Innovazione)

Year Introduced: | National-level

CDP Venture Capital Sgr operates as the main national fund manager for Italy's innovation-focused investment programs. The platform manages resources through various venture capital funds, offering…

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Brazil
PIX Instant Payments System

Year Introduced: | National-level

PIX, Brazil's instant payment system, operates through a centralized messaging and settlement framework called the Instant Payment System (SPI), managed by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). The…

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Iraq
Business Registration Single Window

Year Introduced: | National-level

Prior to 2020, registering a business in Baghdad was a cumbersome task with loopholes that opened the doors to corruption. The process required an entrepreneur to take 35 separate steps, make…

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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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Bahrain
Convertible Notes

Year Introduced: | National-level

The policy is part of an amendment to the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law (BCCL) aimed at improving the business environment and aligning with global best practices. This amendment enables the…