What is the added value of a sector specific incubator?
Most incubators have an open perspective on the types of startups they take up. I am exploring the possibilities for setting up an incubator specifically for food and agriculture startups.
I would like to do a post-up to reflect on possible advantages and disadvantages of a specialized incubator.
Possible advantages:
For founders:
Faster testing of hypothesis:
- through quick access to specific knowledge (from peers, mentors, research institutions)
- through having a common language on the market
For investors
- quicker assessment of novelty/viability
Possible disadvantages:
- myopia
- missing out on collaboration with the broader startup eco-system
Thanks,
@bdoorn