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Accelerators and incubators
Ecosystem-building intermediaries. Organizations that support the growth of individuals, firms, and their ideas. They help build innovation ecosystems “from the ground up” and address gaps, such as in facilitating how companies and institutions work together, supporting the process of research commercialization.
The role of accelerators and incubators
Accelerator
Where groups of experienced business owners and investors “accelerate” a cohort of companies through a short but intensive program, such as three to four months, finishing with a “demo” or “pitch” day.
Incubator
Where startups are supported to “incubate” potentially disruptive ideas at an early stage. Programs can include coaching and networking. Spaces can include wet labs, dry labs and office space.
Who Advances Districts?
Other actors advancing innovation districts:
Ecosystem builders
Accelerators and incubators, Other types of intermediaries, New kinds of anchors
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