Born globals and business incubators: a case analysis

Purpose This paper aims to analyze born globals and business incubators from an empirical standpoint. Particularly, the role of business incubators in the emergence and development of born global firms is focused, thereby outlining the significance of incubator influence on rapid internationalizatio...

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Published in:International journal of organizational analysis (2005) 2018-07, Vol.26 (3), p.490-517
Main Authors: Kuryan, Nadzeya, Khan, Mohammad Saud, Gustafsson, Veronika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business incubators
Corporate culture
Economic growth
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Globalization
Innovations
Researchers
Startups
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Summary:Purpose This paper aims to analyze born globals and business incubators from an empirical standpoint. Particularly, the role of business incubators in the emergence and development of born global firms is focused, thereby outlining the significance of incubator influence on rapid internationalization. Design/methodology/approach Based on extant literature on born globals, business incubators and their interrelationship that nurtures internationalization, a theoretical model is developed and empirically tested to analyze potential born globals residing in business incubators. Findings Due to services provided, such as infrastructure, business support and networking, business incubators create a favorable environment for rapid internationalization of their tenants. However, the initiative to go international comes from the incubatees, and the motivating role of business incubators in this process is fairly insignificant. Originality/value The incubator-incubation phenomenon is notably under-researched, with most of the literature focusing on “incubator topics.” This relationship is extremely important to understand to choose appropriate political measures and orchestrate effective management of business incubators.
ISSN:1934-8835
1758-8561
DOI:10.1108/IJOA-07-2017-1197