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Startup incubation refers to the process where an incubator firm, either non-profit or for-profit, supports and accelerates the development of early-stage companies by providing resources such as financial capital, experienced business consultants, physical location space, and access to information and research resources. The primary objective of startup incubators is to nurture emerging ventures until they have sufficient resources to function independently.
Participating in an incubation program offers several advantages:
Selecting the right incubator involves several considerations:
The typical business model of an incubator includes:
Several startups have achieved success through incubation programs. For instance, Dropbox, a cloud storage service, was incubated at Y Combinator, which helped the company secure funding and refine its product.
Reddit, a popular online platform, also benefited from Y Combinator's guidance and resources during its early stages. In India, prominent incubators like T-Hub and IIM Ahmedabad's CIIE have supported successful startups such as Darwinbox, a human resources management platform, and Locus, a logistics optimization solution provider.
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