29 How High-Impact Academics Can Build Exceptional Academic Incubators by Leveraging Business Partnerships1

Victor Schiller

DOI: 10.4324/9781003459217-32

The growth in student demands for experiential learning has driven universities to expand capabilities to meet those demands. This has led to a rise in university-operated entrepreneurial courses along with academic incubator programs and, by implication, academic entrepreneurs. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the specific strategies, tactics, and ideas to accomplish this.

This chapter delves into the prospects for enhanced business partnerships and provides five practical suggestions for initiating, fostering, and managing academic institution relationships with business partners. ...

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