Business incubators can be categorized in several ways, including:
- Academic Incubators: Often associated with universities, these incubators focus on commercializing research and innovations developed within the academic environment. - Corporate Incubators: Run by large corporations, these incubators aim to foster innovation within a specific industry or technology space. - Private Incubators: Independent organizations that provide incubation services for a fee or in exchange for equity. - Government Incubators: Funded and operated by government agencies to stimulate economic development and support local entrepreneurs.