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First Generation |
Second Generation |
Third Generation |
Goal |
Non-profit |
Non-profit/For-profit |
Non-profit/For-profit |
Type of Incubator |
Multi-purpose incubators |
Specialized incubators |
Technology incubators |
Main Activity |
Mixed users |
Technology-based users |
High technology-based users |
Objectives |
Economic development and restructuring estate centers |
Commercialization of innovation and technologies |
Access to networks and move towards accelerators |
Key value proposition |
Physical infrastructure and office support services |
Business and technical assistance, coaching and training support |
Access to technological, professional, and financial networks |
Theoretical rational |
Economies of scale |
Accelerating the learning curve |
Access to external resources, knowledge, and legitimacy |