Business Incubators Business Incubators Business incubators provide start-up and fledgling companies with business and management assistance, affordable space, and shared support services . They are an alternative to the office at home or the long-term lease. Business incubators are generally operated by universities, colleges and community colleges, for-profit businesses and economic development agencies, local governments, or consortia of all of these organizations. They are often targeted to serve the needs of light manufacturing and service firms and those developing new products or engaged in research and development. Incubator tenants may also include construction-related, sales and marketing, or wholesale and distribution firms.
Incubators vary in the services they offer and in the charges to their tenants.