Processo de incubação de startups na ótica dos gestores : um estudo no Parque Tecnológico de Sergipe

Abstract

The startup incubation process plays a fundamental role in strengthening any entrepreneurial ecosystem, since it provides support for the development of technology-based companies. This research aimed to analyze the benefits offered, the challenges faced, and the contributions of the incubation process for the startups incubated at the Sergipe Technology Park from the perspective of their managers. The role played by the business incubator of the Sergipe Technology Park (SergipeTec) was described through interviews conducted with the managers of the incubated startups and employees of the organization. Methodologically, the research is characterized as descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research was based on the single case study method incorporated according to the concept of (Yin, 2015). To analyze the information obtained through the interviews, the content analysis method was used according to the concept of (Bardim, 2016). The results indicate that the incubation process offers essential support for the structuring and growth of incubated startups, providing access to infrastructure, training, mentoring and strategic contact networks. However, managers highlight challenges such as the need to increase financial investments and a poor structuring of the business model. It is clear that the incubation process at the Sergipe Technology Park contributes significantly to the consolidation of the startups installed there, although there are opportunities for improvement to enhance its impact.