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Georgia

Credo Bank

Year Introduced: 2005 | National-level

Credo Bank provides a variety of SME loan products tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Typically, the average loan amount is 1,519 Georgian Lari (approximately US$586), with an…

Tajikistan

Start-Up Choihona - A Platform for Promotion of Youth Entrepreneur Projects

Year Introduced: 2016 | National-level

The main function of Start-up Choihona was to hold intra-university, regional and interregional competitions in Tajikistan. It was staffed by one international UN volunteer, ten community volunteers…

Ghana

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP)

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of startups and small businesses.…

France

Crowdfunding Law (France)

Year Introduced: 2021 | National-level

The crowdfunding law is governed by a regulatory framework that has undergone significant changes, with Decree 2022-110 and Order 2021-1735 of 22 December 2021 modernizing the crowdfunding framework…

Iraq

Business Registration Single Window

Year Introduced: 2020 | 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…

Italy

Fail Fast Procedure

Year Introduced: 2017 | National-level

The Fail Fast procedure is a special insolvency mechanism tailored for innovative start-ups, aiming to streamline the process of handling business failures. The procedure is specifically designed for…

Pakistan

Higher Education Development Project

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The HEDP equips students and institutions in Pakistan with modern technology through several targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning environment and administrative efficiency. Here are…

Côte d'Ivoire

Orange Corners Côte d'Ivoire

Year Introduced: 2019 | National-level

The program runs in cohorts, with each cohort lasting about 6 months. During this period, participants receive comprehensive support to develop their business ideas and skills.Key Components:Training…

Ireland

Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE)

Year Introduced: 2014 | 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…

United States

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)

Year Introduced: 2008 | Supra-national

GEW operates as a coordinated, worldwide initiative that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem supporters across the globe. This annual event spans one week and is designed to…

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