In almost every city there is at least one so-called Existenzgründer-, technology or innovation center. They advertise "a good network for Business and Industry", "for companies with innovative business ideas" or "an optimal environment for young companies".
But what is actually behind it?
What is on offer and in how far such an institution may be adversely affected?
These are the questions I will go with you in the following at the bottom.
First of all, what is a technology, Existenzgründer-, Innovation Center?
Existenzgründer-, innovation centers are institutions to support technology-based (innovative as possible) start-ups and young companies.
Often they are used for regional economic development and supported by municipalities or cities, from the private sector or by a foundation.
What are the advantages?
A technology, business incubators offer the company to once favorable premises with a good infrastructure.
So often already larger seminar rooms, meeting rooms and technical equipment such as copiers, projectors etc available.
Of course, sanitary facilities are available and also a reception for customers and guests is not uncommon.
Through the accumulation of companies (usually also a variety of disciplines) can be created great synergy effects, which also just young companies can provitieren.
But also for companies outside of the center is usually a good network.
Often counseling and coaching in the planning, establishment and offered to build your own company, as well as support in the capital as well as looking at the funding application is given.
What are the disadvantages?
Where there is sun sides, so there are also downsides. Is applicable especially for the target group of truly innovative companies, the risk of idea Klaus.
Here since many people go in and out, and many are among them who have good contacts with larger companies, may come here quickly lost a promising idea and realized elsewhere faster.
Even young service can suffer because more experienced entrepreneurs to take up the ideas and offer himself.
For the startup, the great difficulty would mean the same in the initial stage, despite a perhaps initial niche.
It must not be overlooked and that, although the rooms are usually cheaper than other Warehouses, but they cost money anyway.
Especially for companies with little financial flexibility, this may be crucial.
You should also keep in mind that not all centers are equally good. While it is often the same promise, but often implemented unevenly.
Conclusion
A technology and business incubator can be a good start to a successful independence for young companies.
However, not the center is equal to the center, so that you already have to look exactly what was on offer for the money.
In addition, self-employed, consider whether such an institute's own company promotes at all or even possibly can hurt.
What about you? What do you think of such centers?
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