The impact of the pre-incubation program on competences of future entrepreneurs: Case study of a Dutch pre-incubator

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2019-07-04
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Pre-incubators face the challenge of determining the impact its pre-incubation program has on the competences of future entrepreneurs. This paper aimed at providing insights on this topic by conducting a case study research on the pre-incubation programs of the two Dutch pre-incubators Mercator Launch and StudentsInc. A pre-interview questionnaire together with in-depth interviews with 12 pre-incubation participants has been conducted. The findings of this study show that the pre-incubation program has a substantial impact on entrepreneurial competences of its future entrepreneurs. It appears that ‘going out’ and talk to potential customers is the most valuable program element. Both programs have a positive impact on business skills, business knowledge and motivation of future entrepreneurs. In addition, communication skills, presentation skills and confidence are identified as additional competences that are impacted by the pre-incubation program.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen