Published in:Paris Dauphine University Working Paper IMRI 2006/04
Extent:
1 Online-Ressource (13 p)
Language:
English
DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.1340211
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Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments April 1, 2006 erstellt
Description:
This report presents the main findings of a new survey of 170 European business incubators. It finds that a large share of surveyed incubators began to operate in the last 5 years. The survey suggests that upwards of 5,500 people work in Europe's business incubators, offering services to around 24,000 firms. Most incubators offer a range of options that reduce starting-up risks, going from flexible lease terms to risk management tools. External financing shortages regularly affect incubated firms, which often rely on public support from national and EU programs