Innovation-Driven Enterprises: Incubators, Accelerators and R&D Parks

Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) differ from traditional SMEs by focusing on global markets based on intellectual property (IP) and deep technology. The ecosystem relies on a trinity of support: Incubators (Early-stage handholding), Accelerators (Growth & scaling), and Research Parks (Industry-Academia symbiosis) to translate laboratory research into commercial products.

The R&D Catalysts & Change Agents

  • DeepTech Startups: Ventures in AI, Biotech, and Quantum computing requiring long gestation support.
  • Academic Researchers: Faculty and students converting patents into commercial ventures (Spin-offs).
  • Corporate R&D: Large firms setting up Global Capability Centres (GCCs) within Research Parks to access talent.
  • Student Innovators: Beneficiaries of campus-based pre-incubation cells.

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