ABSTRACT
In present day economic turbulence, the new computing and communication techniques are changing our concepts of time and space, altering traditional patterns of work and spurring the growth of small entrepreneurial companies. But in both the developed and developing countries, many new ventures fail and for the few that survive and grow, there are numerous problems. A challenge, then, is to transform the traditional ways of supporting small enterprises and the related programs of international assistance - in order to make them more cost effective for today’s competitive environment. ‘Business Incubation’ is emerging as one of the most innovative instruments to support small enterprise creation and development all over the world. This is relatively a recent innovative system, derived from the earlier SME support programs but with its own distinctive characteristics. The concept of nurturing start-up and early-stage groups at managed workspaces appears straightforward but is complex in structure and execution. Incubators provide local, on the-spot diagnosis and treatment of business problems, dramatically lowering the early stage failure rate. These are essentially the programs designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the incubator and through its network of contacts. In Europe, US and many countries like China, Singapore and Thailand; the concept of incubation has developed significantly. The exceptionally fast growth of business incubators all over the world has baffled even the researchers. Business incubation theories, systems, strategies and techniques are getting transformed every day.
In this direction in India, following on the world pattern, several initiatives have been taken over the last decade to encourage the concept of business incubation. A scheme on establishment of ‘Technology Business Incubators’ (TBI’s) in and around academic/R&D institutions was initiated by NSTEDB (National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board) during 2000-2001. These TBIs are being promoted to achieve objectives like:
- Creation of technology based new enterprises,
- Creating value added jobs & services,
- Facilitating transfer of technology,
- Fostering the entrepreneurial spirit,
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Pretext
1.2 Entrepreneurial Synergy of Small Scale Industries in India.
1.2.1 Performance and Importance
1.2.2 Challenges and Opportunities
1.3 Business Incubation: Concept and Evolution in India
1.4 Business Incubation: Quality and Performance issues
1.5 Motivation for the Present Work
1.6 Objectives and Research Plan for Present Work
1.7 Organization of Present Work
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Business Incubators: Definitions and Concept
2.2.1 Period: Before 1985
2.2.2 Period: 1986-1990
2.2.3 Period: 1991-1995
2.2.4 Period: 1996-2000
2.2.5 Period: 2001 Onwards
2.3 Business Incubation Models
2.3.1 Independent Commercial Incubators
2.3.2 Regional Business Incubators
2.3.3 University Incubators
2.3.4 Company-Internal Incubators
2.3.5 Virtual Incubators
2.4 Business Incubators: Role and Functions
2.5 Business Incubators: Competitive Scope
2.6 Business Incubators: Challenges
2.7 Business Incubators: Performance and Quality Issues
2.8 Business Incubators: Status in India
2.9 Business Incubators: Status in Other Countries
2.10 Conclusions
CHAPTER 3: TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN INDIA
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Enablers for Entrepreneurship Development in India
3.3 Technology Business Incubators in India: A Preview
3.3.1 Initiatives on Business Incubation
3.3.2 Working Mechanism
3.3.3 Models and Characteristics
3.3.4 Major Performance Determiners
3.4 Conclusions
CHAPTER 4: PRESENT WORK
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Research Design and Methodology
4.3 Research Span
4.4 Profiling
4.4.1 Need for Profiling
4.4.2 Survey Design
4.4.3 Survey Findings
4.4.4 Result Appraisal
4.5 TBIs: Relevance in India
4.5.1 Relevance: Concept
4.5.2 Survey Design
4.5.3 Survey Methodology
4.5.4 Survey Findings
4.5.5 Result Appraisal
4.6 TBIs in India: Role Analysis (Effectiveness)
4.6.1 Effectiveness: Concept
4.6.2 Survey Design
4.6.3 Survey Methodology
4.6.4 Survey Findings
4.6.5 Result Appraisal
4.7 Sustainability Issues for TBIs in India
4.7.1 Sustainability: Concept
4.7.2 Sustainability Parameters
4.7.3 Sustainability Model
4.7.4 Survey Findings
4.7.5 Result Appraisal
4.8 Conclusions
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND SCOPE FOR FUTURE WORK
5.1 Conclusions
5.2 Scope for Future Work
Research Objectives and Themes
This thesis aims to explore the entrepreneurial aspects of Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in the Indian context, addressing the lack of empirical studies on their performance and sustainability. The central research question examines how TBIs can effectively support technology-based enterprises to foster economic growth and innovation in a competitive global market.
- Profiling of existing Technology Business Incubators in India.
- Evaluation of the relevance of TBIs concerning local societal and economic needs.
- Assessment of the effectiveness of business development support services provided by incubators.
- Investigation into the long-term sustainability models for TBIs in India.
- Development of strategic directions and recommendations for improving incubator performance.
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1.1 Pretext
The profound political and economic changes that have taken place over the last decade pose serious challenges for governments, private business and the international development community. The conversion of command systems to more open markets and the restructuring of enterprises, with the consequent need to find employment outside big government and large corporations, have given rise to a tide of entrepreneurism. Concurrently, the new computing and communicating techniques are changing our concepts of time and space, altering traditional patterns of work and spurring the growth of small entrepreneurial companies. But in both the developed and developing countries, many new ventures fail and for the few that survive and grow, there are numerous problems. A challenge, then, is to transform the traditional ways of supporting small enterprises and the related programs of international assistance - in order to make them more cost effective for today’s competitive environment. ‘Business Incubation’ is emerging as one of the most innovative instruments to support small enterprise creation and development. Business incubation is a relatively recent and innovative system, derived from the earlier SME support programs but with its own distinctive characteristics. The concept of nurturing start-up and early-stage groups at managed workspaces appears straightforward but is complex in structure and execution. Incubators provide on the spot diagnosis and treatment of business problems, dramatically lowering the early stage failure rate. Essentially these are programs designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services, developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the incubator and through its network of contacts.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: Outlines the background of the study, the economic significance of Small Scale Industries in India, and the evolution of the Business Incubation concept.
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW: Provides a comprehensive synthesis of global research on business incubation models, competitive scope, and performance quality issues.
CHAPTER 3: TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN INDIA: Details the specific Indian context, operational mechanisms, and existing policy initiatives for TBIs.
CHAPTER 4: PRESENT WORK: Documents the research design, methodology, profiling results, and the analysis of relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of Indian TBIs.
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND SCOPE FOR FUTURE WORK: Summarizes the key findings of the study and suggests directions for future research and institutional improvements.
Keywords
Technology Business Incubators, TBIs, Entrepreneurship, Small Scale Industries, SSI, SME, Economic Liberalization, Business Incubation, Start-up Development, Performance Appraisal, Sustainability, Business Development Supports, BDS, Innovation, India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on exploring various entrepreneurial aspects of Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) within the Indian context, specifically identifying performance and sustainability gaps.
What are the primary themes discussed in the work?
The core themes include the relevance of TBIs to societal needs, the effectiveness of business development services, the profiling of existing Indian incubators, and models for long-term sustainability.
What is the primary research goal of the thesis?
The primary goal is to analyze the performance of TBIs to provide strategic recommendations that help them become more effective, self-sustaining, and better equipped to trigger entrepreneurial culture in India.
What research methodology is employed?
The study utilizes a survey-based approach, collecting primary data from incubator management and enterprises across various thrust areas, supported by statistical validation and t-test methods.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body covers the literature review of global incubation concepts, an in-depth analysis of Indian initiatives (like NSTEDB programs), and empirical survey findings regarding incubator profiling and sustainability.
Which keywords best characterize the study?
Key terms include Technology Business Incubators, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Business Development Supports, Innovation, and Economic Growth.
How is the sustainability of Indian TBIs currently assessed?
The study assesses sustainability using a model that compares the stage of the incubator's life cycle (Start-up, Development, Maturity) against its performance profile regarding funding dependency and tenant achievement.
What specific conclusion is drawn regarding ICT incubators?
The study concludes that ICT-based incubators are currently the best performers among all thrust areas, often running near a breakeven point compared to the underperformance observed in agro-based incubators.
- Quote paper
- Sahib Sartaj Singh Dhaliwal (Author), 2010, Some Entrepreneurial Aspects of Technology Business Incubators in Indian Context, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/263909
