When incubators evolve: new models to assist innovative entrepreneurs

Jeffrey M. Shepard

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2017, vol. 21, issue 1/2, 86-104

Abstract: This paper presents a brief background on business incubators, a historical context across three time periods, business characteristics culled from literature and relevant research findings and its implications. Emerging new models are illustrated with a practical working example of how innovation and entrepreneurship intersect. It ends with conclusions.

Keywords: business incubators; historical context; business characteristics; new models; innovation; entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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