startup incubator

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A startup incubator is an organization that helps early-stage companies develop by providing resources like office space, mentorship, funding connections, and business guidance.

Incubators typically support startups for extended periods—months or years—while they refine their products and business models.

She got her company off the ground through a university startup incubator.

Compare with accelerators, which offer similar support in shorter, more intensive programs.

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