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In this chapter we investigate Technology-Based Incubators (TBIs) in the state of São Paulo. The objective is to identify managerial aspects, as well as to observe some important initiatives, highlighting the bottlenecks and challenges that might come along. We used a mixed research method, characterized by the convergence of qualitative and quantitative data. Thirty-four active incubators were mapped, and we conducted personal interviews with the managers of 28 incubators. Furthermore, we collected data from 100 incubated companies through electronic survey. Results reveal an ongoing movement, particularly related to actions for achieving financial sustainability of incubators and incubated companies.
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Coelho, D.B., Mazzola, B.G., Fernandes, C.C., de Miranda Oliveira, M. (2019). Evaluation and Challenges in Managing Business Incubators. In: Oliveira, Jr., M., Cahen, F., Borini, F. (eds) Startups and Innovation Ecosystems in Emerging Markets. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10865-6_7
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