Sustainability-oriented business incubation: framing and supporting sustainable entrepreneurship

Business Incubation in Uganda, Services, Processes and Incubatee Perceptions- A case study

Makerere Business Journal ◽

10.33117/514 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 94-108

Keyword(s):

Social Enterprise ◽

Single Case ◽

Business Incubation ◽

Entrepreneurial Networks ◽

Private Sector Development ◽

Statistical Inferences ◽

Office Space ◽

Interview Methods ◽

Entrepreneurial Training

Purpose-This paper examines the nature of services and processes of business incubation. Its specific objectives are to establish the nature of services offered by business incubation centers in Uganda, examine the incubation process and to establish the perception of business incu- batees about business incubation services using a case of FinAfrica a private social enterprise. Methodology-This paper presents findings from one incubation center FinAfrica as a case study. Ethnographic design is adopted while observation and interview methods are used to collect data. Results-Key services offered by FinAfrica incubation center include entrepreneurial training, provision of office space, legal and accounting services, mentoring, coaching, entrepreneurial networks and general office administration. The centre has a unique business incubation model which starts with motivating people to start businesses, capacity building, business registration, and ends with graduation after attaining capability for self-sustainability. Incubatees perceive the services offered by the incubation centre as helpful through training, affordable office space, entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for a lean startup. Implications- While this study does not offer statistical inferences for generalisation because of the qualitative design and single case, the exploration of FinAfrica provides insights about how Incubation centers need to plan for positive and sustainable entrepreneurial impact for startups. There is need for more Government and other development partners’ involvement in business incubation and post incubation support for competiveness and growth. Originality/value- This study provides insights about the key services offered in the incubation process and provides insights into the perceived benefits of business incubation. It also contributes to literature about business incubation with practical evidence from an emerging economy whose focus is on private sector development and innovation promotion.

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Business incubation in the private sector, South Africa

Enterprise Development and Microfinance ◽

10.3362/1755-1986.2009.006 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 61-70

Author(s):

Allon Raiz

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Private Sector ◽

Business Incubation

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Steps for a Sustainable Entrepreneurship Model — Contribution for a Method

Journal of Business and Economics ◽

10.15341/jbe(2155-7950)/06.06.2015/007 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 1104-1115

Author(s):

Isabel Sofia de Sousa Santos de Albuquerque ◽

Dana T. Redford

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

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PROBLEMS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF EUROPEAN PUBLIC-PRIVATE FORMS OF SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN UKRAINE

Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development ◽

10.37100/2616-7689/2019/5(24)/2 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 14-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Igor Bystryakov

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

National Economy ◽

Sustainable Management ◽

Mineral Resources ◽

The State ◽

Sustainable Entrepreneurship ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

European Public

The problem issues and points of inhibition of the introduction of public-private forms of sustainable management of European type in the national economy of Ukraine are determined in order to ensure the effective implementation of the relevant principles and mechanisms in the system of sustainable development of the state and its territories, in particular in the context of water, land, forest and mineral resources. The main limitations of the system, as well as the factors of deterrence and directions of the development of public-private relations in Ukraine are revealed.

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