Atlas: GEN’s Research + 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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Australia
Tax Incentives for Early-Stage Investors

Year Introduced: | National-level

In July 2016, Australia introduced new tax incentives for early stage investors that offer those eligible: A 20 percent non-refundable carry-forward tax offset on amounts invested in qualifying…

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Estonia
Free public transport in Tallinn

Year Introduced: | City-level

Tallinn provides free public transport to its citizens. To use it, a commuter needs to be a registered resident in Tallinn.

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Finland
AppCampus

Year Introduced: | National-level

AppCampus was an accelerator for mobile applications designed for Windows platforms. Selected applicants were offered mentoring and grants of between €20,000 and €70,000 in exchange for exclusivity…

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Ireland
Economic Development Fund

Year Introduced: | City-level

Fund is created through ring fencing approximately 1% of the Commercial rates income for the City to support economic development as set out in its corporate plan. Part of fund and supports…

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Singapore
Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up)

Year Introduced: | National-level

Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up) Programme to boost the global competitiveness of the local technology enterprises by providing them with technical assistance. For instance,…

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Sierra Leone
National MSME Development Strategy

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL), through its Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), invited IFC Advisory Services to assist in creating a national micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME)…