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Research on the State of Business Incubation Systems in Different Countries : Lessons for Uganda

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Small and Medium sized enterprises have proven to be capable of catalyzing national economies owing to their high growth potential, their role in promoting innovations, employment creation and economic development. However, in the early days of their growth period, these firms face difficulties that may lead to their failure. Business incubation has been identified as an effective growth mechanism for such entrepreneurial firms. This paper mainly looked at the concept and description of business incubation, development process and contribution of incubators to start-up firms. It examined the impact to regional entrepreneurship and economic development globally. The paper concluded by highlighting the existing incubators in Uganda and identified recommendations for strengthening the business incubation in Uganda.

Source: KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Authors: Joshua Mutambi, Joseph Byaruhanga, Lena Trojer, Kariko B. Buhwezi

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1481076004

FWCI: 1.337

Cites: 10

Cited by: 19

Related to: 10