NBIA is the world's leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. It provides thousands of professionals with the information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies. Software Business Cluster is a 32,000 square foot nonprofit software and Internet focused incubator facility operating under San Jose State University. Located in downtown San Jose, there are currently 21 businesses participating in the program, and 50 graduates have created more than 1,500 jobs. This year Software Business Cluster received NBIA's Randall M. Whaley Incubator of the Year Award.
Business incubation catalyzes the process of starting and growing companies.
A proven model, it provides entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks and tools they need to make their ventures successful. Incubation programs diversify economies, commercialize technologies, create jobs and build wealth. Today, there are more than 900 of these programs in the United States, up from 12 in 1980. He has been a great supporter of NBIA and really has been working to make Conference 2001 in San Jose a powerhouse event, bringing both recognition and revenue to the city. Jim Robbins is cofounder or founder and executive director of the Software Business Cluster and the Panasonic Internet Incubator, both located in Silicon Valley.