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Incubating innovation : the role of incubators in supporting business model innovation (2024)


Braun, S., & Suoranta, M. (2024). Incubating innovation : the role of incubators in supporting business model innovation. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1108/JRME-01-2024-0028


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Julkaisun tiedot

Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Braun, Sjard; Suoranta, Mari

Lehti tai sarja: Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship

ISSN: 1471-5201

eISSN: 1471-5201

Julkaisuvuosi: 2024

Ilmestymispäivä: 12.09.2024

Volyymi: Early online

Kustantaja: Emerald

Julkaisumaa: Britannia

Julkaisun kieli: englanti

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JRME-01-2024-0028

Julkaisun avoin saatavuus: Avoimesti saatavilla

Julkaisukanavan avoin saatavuus: Osittain avoin julkaisukanava

Julkaisu on rinnakkaistallennettu (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/97101


Tiivistelmä

Purpose: The role of incubators in promoting startup growth has received close research attention, but the findings paint a conflicting picture. This study aims to reduce the ambiguity surrounding incubator impact by exploring how incubators can support startups with business model innovations – a significant growth factor for startups neglected in the incubation literature.

Design/methodology/approach: Using a multiple-case study design, the authors conducted semistructured interviews with incubator directors and startup founders, offering insights into their experiences. The transcripts were coded following the Gioia method.

Findings: This study shows that incubatees are exposed to and struggle with business model innovation. Therefore, this study explores how incubators can support startups in innovating their business models. Research limitations/implications: This research reveals the importance of addressing the psychological needs of entrepreneurs in incubators. By offering emotional support, incubators can create a positive psychological environment, helping entrepreneurs face fears and challenges. This highlights the human side of entrepreneurship, which has not been considered in the incubation literature.

Practical implications: Incubator directors can strengthen their programmes’ impact by offering tailored support for business model innovation and facilitating network connections. Policymakers should encourage ecosystem collaboration and allocate resources to effective programmes.

Originality/value: This research fills a gap in the incubation literature by emphasizing the significance and need for support for business model innovation. This study also offers original insights into the psychological dimensions of entrepreneurship.


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Vapaat asiasanat: business model innovation; entrepreneurial ecosystem; incubator; startup


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OKM-raportointi: Kyllä

VIRTA-lähetysvuosi: 2024

Alustava JUFO-taso: 1


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