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The Impact of the Incubator on the Internationalization of Firms.

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Title: The Impact of the Incubator on the Internationalization of Firms.
Authors: Engelman, Raquel1 raqueleng@feevale.br, Zen, Aurora Carneiro2, Fracasso, Edi Madalena2
Source: Journal of Technology Management & Innovation. 2015, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p29-39. 11p.
Subjects: Business incubators, Brazilian corporations, International markets, Globalization, Technology, Corporations
Geographic Terms: Brazil
Abstract: This paper aims to examine how technology incubators contribute to the internationalization of incubated Brazilian companies. To do so, was developed a framework that, in addition to supporting research, can be used to provide a basis for studies of internationalization in small technology-based companies and incubators and to assist their managers. By comparing the factors identified as influencing internationalization and the actions and services provided by the technology incubators, an integrated model with four constructs (entrepreneurs; organizational characteristics; network; foreign market) was built. The results demonstrate that incubation positively affects the internationalization of companies and indicate the actions and services that contribute towards the internationalization, as also reveals aspects that could be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This paper aims to examine how technology incubators contribute to the internationalization of incubated Brazilian companies. To do so, was developed a framework that, in addition to supporting research, can be used to provide a basis for studies of internationalization in small technology-based companies and incubators and to assist their managers. By comparing the factors identified as influencing internationalization and the actions and services provided by the technology incubators, an integrated model with four constructs (entrepreneurs; organizational characteristics; network; foreign market) was built. The results demonstrate that incubation positively affects the internationalization of companies and indicate the actions and services that contribute towards the internationalization, as also reveals aspects that could be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:07182724
DOI:10.4067/S0718-27242015000100003