The Effectiveness of Financing Mechanisms for the Start-Up Ecosystem within the Context of Government Innovation Policy
By: George Abuselidze and Aleko Meladze
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Language: English
Page range: 98 - 107
Submitted on: Apr 26, 2026
Accepted on: May 25, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
Published by: BC Publishing
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