title: Incubating Innovation: A standard model for nurturing new businesses, the incubator gains prominence in the world of biotech.
abstract: Incubators, accelerators, innovation centers, launch pads. Everyone defines the idea a bit differently, but, generally, these infrastructures refer to a subsidized space where fledgling companies get support?a combination of mentorship, funding, low rent, networking opportunities, and other training?with the goal of propelling early businesses to success.
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Grifantini
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D062069:Inventions / Q000639:trends*