incubators

Survey data reveal that Appalachian incubators have graduated almost 1,300 businesses to date, most of them into their host communities, and have helped to create almost 38,000 jobs. Of these 38,000 jobs, 24,500 are directly attributable to current incubator tenants and graduates, and the remaining 13,500 jobs are indirectly attributable to these same firms.

Using business development data of six technology start-ups in the Hong Kong Science Park, the authors apply a framework to examine the effectiveness of incubators from the perspective of venture creation and development process.

The paper explores the different incubation strategies for spinning-out companies employed by European Research Institutions.

The authors assess the effectiveness of technology incubators in Turkey in supporting small and new firms. Findings indicate differences between on- and off-incubator firms regarding their economic performance, highly in favor of on-incubator firms, but the same cannot be put forward concerning innovative output.

As a result of globalization and increasing international efforts to foster economic growth in transitional and developing economies, the report expanded to include Central Asia and the Middle East to discover new models and trends in business incubation. Data presented in the report is intended to expand understanding of the organization and purposes of business incubators and the impact that they have, better equipping entrepreneurs, policy makers and practitioners develop technology-led economic strategies.

This assessment charts an action plan for the commercialization of science and technology-based innovations through business incubation. It focuses on leveraging the existing “intellectual capital” in Vermont, with the goal of enhancing its academic institutions, creating clean industries, a more diversified economy and high quality jobs.

As a result of globalization and increasing
international efforts to foster economic growth in transitional and developing economies, the report expanded to include Central Asia and the Middle East to discover new models and trends in business incubation. Data presented in the report is intended to expand understanding of the organization and purposes of business incubators and the impact that they have, better equipping entrepreneurs, policy makers and practitioners develop technology-led economic strategies.

As a result of globalization and increasing
international efforts to foster economic growth in transitional and developing economies, the report expanded to include Central Asia and the Middle East to discover new models and trends in business incubation. Data presented in the report is intended to expand understanding of the organization and purposes of business incubators and the impact that they have, better equipping entrepreneurs, policy makers and practitioners develop technology-led economic strategies.

The report from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Business Incubation Association identifies and compares under-performing incubator programs in an attempt to better understand best practices and strategies for the future. Data from the report is presented to help improve the operation and economic impact of business incubators.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Technology Administrations study highlights 17 of the nations top incubators. To determine the 17 "best-in-class" incubators out of a field of 79, National Business Incubation Association researchers gathered data on employment and sales revenue growth from incubator managers.