Government statistics on newly registered startups offer valuable baseline information. But this only tells part of the story. Missing are the motivations, attitudes, aspirations, and societal perceptions that influence whether a business gets off the ground or succeeds long term, along with data on individuals who have begun organising their ventures but have not yet registered them.
GEM fills this gap by providing deep, longitudinal insights into the human side of entrepreneurship – what drives people to start businesses, what holds them back, and how those dynamics evolve over time. Poland can attest to the value of these insights. As described in this GEM Poland Policy Impact story, GEM data has helped shape national programmes and initiatives that not only support startups, but also promote inclusive, evidence-based innovation policy.
Access the GEM Poland Policy Impact story.