Adham, Khairul Akmaliah
(2008)
Incubators Within University And Clustered
Contexts: Cases Of National Chiao Tung University
(Nctu) And National Tsing Hua University (Nthu)
Incubators In Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Asian Academy of Management Journal (AAMJ), 13 (1).
pp. 1-28.
ISSN 1394-2603
Abstract
Research literature on business incubators has highlighted the significance of clustered
locational contexts and networking as key to an incubator's success. Using the case study
approach, this study aimed to test the validity of this framework for explaining the level of
success of the National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Tsing Hua
University (NTHU) Incubators in Hsinchu, Taiwan – both of which are highly-networked,
cluster-centric and university-based. In-depth interviews were conducted with the
managers of both incubators, and these were followed by information gathering on
university patents and knowledge transfers from the research and development (R&D)
office at each university. Analysis found that the incubators' locational contexts
determined the degree and manner of their networking, but their profitability and growth
potential were influenced by many other factors working in combination. Satisfying their
sponsors' requirements and serving their core functions through sound management and
strategic planning appeared to be the key to achieving profitability and sustainability,
with benefits for all stakeholders. These constructs provide directions for more research
on the performance of incubators and other business entities that are located within
university and clustered contexts.
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