From garages to ecosystems: the coevolution of life science incubators and accelerators

Trends Biotechnol. 2023 Dec 8:S0167-7799(23)00329-3. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.11.007. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIncubators and accelerators catalyze the launch of life science startups and have evolved from simple facilities to vibrant ecosystems offering research infrastructure, programs, and funding. Analysis of financing activities indicates the outperformance of incubator companies relative to accelerators in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and initial public offerings (IPOs), attributed to extended interactions with investors and peers.PMID:38114392 | DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.11.007
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