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Learn / Who shapes districts / Ecosystem builders / Accelerators and incubators
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 shapes districts
Ecosystem builders
A diversity of intermediaries, accelerators and incubators, and new kinds of anchors.
Mission-driven organizations
A set of organizations advancing districts social, economic and physical transformation.
