MAIN TAKEAWAYS
Standard #7 reached an implementation level of 73%, representing the most significant increase out of all standards with a 22-percentage-point improvement since 2024.
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79%
SOCIAL INCLUSION MOBILISATION INITIATIVES
Out of the 24 participating countries, 19 (79%) have social inclusion mobilisation initiatives to promote startups' engagement in tackling marginalisation and social exclusion.
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63%
INCENTIVES FOR DIVERSITY HIRING
15 out of the 24 countries (63%) provide incentives for diversity hiring, nearly doubling from eight in 2024.
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54%
POLICES THAT SUPPORT BOTH WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND FOUNDERS FROM OTHER UNDERPRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS
13 out of the 24 participating countries (54%) achieve full implementation (100%) on indicator 7.2.1. by establishing comprehensive polices that support both women entrepreneurs and founders from other underprivileged backgrounds.