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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Innovation Tel-Aviv-Yafo Model

Year Introduced: | City-level

The ITAY program works by inviting employees from different departments and municipal companies to participate in a 3-month program that takes innovative ideas generated from its participants and…

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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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United States
Arizona’s fintech sandbox

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

Innovative financial services and products are often accompanied by high uncertainty, and often unclear compliance costs and regulatory responsibilities due to their novel approaches. Regulatory…

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Argentina
Bridge Fund

Year Introduced: | Sub-national

The "Bridge Fund" program:  Enables startups to access bridge rounds, while also promoting fundraising and encouraging follow-on investments in startups that have already received…

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Australia
The Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox

Year Introduced: | National-level

The ERS works by allowing businesses and individuals to test novel financial services or credit activities for up to 24 months without the need for obtaining either an Australian Financial Service…

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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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Colombia
Preferential Credit Line for Colombian Startups

Year Introduced: | National-level

In order to anticipate to the negative effects on entrepreneurs / startups as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a preferential credit line has been designed to maintain the liquidity of these…

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Colombia
The Orange Law

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Orange Law contains five main policy mechanisms designed to promote entrepreneurship including; access to finance, tax relief, cultural branding, startup support programs; training for…