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Categories of incubator success: a case study of three New York incubator programmes

Categories of incubator success: a case study of three New York incubator programmes Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate and identify three categories of incubators in the USA located in New York (NY). The incubator categories are: technology commercialisation; economic development; and entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a qualitative approach based on interviews concerning three incubator programmes selected for their successful outcomes. Findings – The research findings suggest four priorities for incubators: to be dynamic models of self-sustainable, efficient business development; to provide helpful tools for generating jobs; to foster and support enterprise and innovation to create the best environment for the start-up and smart growth of businesses; and to support value-added businesses through various means, such as developing the region’s science parks and R&D centres, improving collaboration between universities, and supporting business investment and growth. Originality/value – The research adds value to academicians and practitioners such as government, funded organisations, institutions and policy makers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png World Journal of Science Technology and Sustainable Development Emerald Publishing

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
2042-5945
DOI
10.1108/WJSTSD-06-2014-0006
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate and identify three categories of incubators in the USA located in New York (NY). The incubator categories are: technology commercialisation; economic development; and entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a qualitative approach based on interviews concerning three incubator programmes selected for their successful outcomes. Findings – The research findings suggest four priorities for incubators: to be dynamic models of self-sustainable, efficient business development; to provide helpful tools for generating jobs; to foster and support enterprise and innovation to create the best environment for the start-up and smart growth of businesses; and to support value-added businesses through various means, such as developing the region’s science parks and R&D centres, improving collaboration between universities, and supporting business investment and growth. Originality/value – The research adds value to academicians and practitioners such as government, funded organisations, institutions and policy makers.

Journal

World Journal of Science Technology and Sustainable DevelopmentEmerald Publishing

Published: Jan 5, 2015

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