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. 2024 Feb;42(2):137-140.
doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2023.11.007. Epub 2023 Dec 18.

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

Widya Mulyasasmita  1 , David V Schaffer  2 , Risa Stack  3 , Rowan Chapman  3
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From garages to ecosystems: the coevolution of life science incubators and accelerators

Widya Mulyasasmita et al. Trends Biotechnol. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Incubators 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.

Keywords: accelerators; funding; incubators; startups; venture capital.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests W.M., R.S., and R.C. are co-founders of BEVC Management, LLC, a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage companies. D.V.S. is executive director of QB3, an inventor on numerous patents related to gene delivery and stem cell technologies, and co-founder of 4D Molecular Therapeutics and Axent Biosciences.

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