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Accelerators and incubators

Organizations that support the growth of individuals, firms, and their ideas

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?

 

 

R&D intensive actors

Universities & medical institutions, R&D magnets and companies.

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Ecosystem builders

A diversity of intermediaries, accelerators and incubators, and new kinds of anchors.

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Investors

Governments, real estate developers, philanthropies and capital investors.

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Mission-driven organizations

A set of organizations advancing districts social, economic and physical transformation.

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