Networked business incubators: a systematic literature review. (27th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Iscaro, Valentina; Castaldi, Laura; Buccino, Gaetano
• Is Part Of: Global business & economics review. Volume 25:Number 3/4(2021)
• Page Start: 331
• Page End: 354
• Publication Date: 2021-10-27
• Subjects: incubator -- network -- systematic literature review -- SLR -- networked business incubators -- NBIs -- Bibliometrix; Economics -- Periodicals; International economic relations -- Periodicals; 330.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1097-4954

Abstract

In this paper, we contribute to the literature on business incubators by focusing on networked business incubators. Recent studies have highlighted the central role played by incubators in embedding a company within well-organised networks, which is a main factor for start-up success. In this vein, we conduct a systematic literature review of scientific papers, matching the issues of incubators and networks through Bibliometrix, an open-source R-package. The findings highlight the existence of five literature clusters, with their own set of features emphasising specific characteristics of the investigated phenomenon.