THE IMPACT OF INCUBATORS ON ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS IN TURKEY: A GUIDE FOR STARTUPS

Year 2020, , 132 - 142, 30.06.2020

Muge Bırden Murat Bastug , Selim Yazıcı

https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2020.1219

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the incubators on entrepreneurial processes in Turkey.
Methodology- We divided incubators in the sample universe into four different categories that are business based, university-private based, university-based and municipality incubators. We deciphered semi-structured and the face-to-face interviews, which were conducted in the incubation determined by the expert opinion, and interpreted the findings in the light of the purpose of the study.
Findings- We can conclude that there is a significant increase in the number of incubation centers and startups in Turkey where incubators help develop startups by providing advisory and administrative support services.
Conclusion- In general, the financial reasons and the need for convenient access make this criterion a vital one. However, it is also significant in terms of its proximity to the business center and the transportation network of the city, and its high accessibility for mentors.

Keywords

Incubator, incubator models, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship process, Turkey

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