THE IMPORTANCE OF INCUBATION PROCESSES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INCUBATED AND GRADUATED COMPANIES
Abstract
This study seeks to analyze the importance of the incubation process for the viability and development of micro and small enterprises based on the perspective of incubated and/or graduated companies, in a technological incubator linked to a Community College in Santa Catarina. With respect to its objectives, this is a study of a descriptive nature with a qualitative approach. The data collection occurred through the application of a questionnaire. Through this study, it was possible to observe that the incubator is/was of great importance in the formation and implementation of the companies, providing greater viability and continuation for these companies on the market.
Keywords
Technological Incubator; Entrepreneurial University; Innovation; Incubation; Knowledge Transfer.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4301/S1807-17752017000200007
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