Exploring the determinants of university incubator performance in Morocco

• Autorzy: Elafqih Brahim , Messaoudi Abdelaziz

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DOI

10.2478/emj-2025-0007

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study investigates the determinants of university incubator performance in Morocco. It aims to understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of these incubators and their contribution to economic development, addressing the gap in assessing their real impact despite their recent proliferation. This study employs a qualitative methodology based on a case study approach of six incubators. Data is collected through document analysis of scientific literature, public policies, and activity reports, accompanied by semi-structured interviews with incubator managers, university administrators, incubated entrepreneurs, and key ecosystem players. Thematic analysis is used to identify and explore the key determinants of incubator performance. The study reveals several critical factors affecting the performance of university incubators in Morocco. These include incubator characteristics, the external environment, and attributes of the incubated entrepreneurs. The findings provide insights into the elements that contribute to the success or failure of these incubators, underlining areas for improvement and optimisation. This paper contributes to the existing literature on university incubators by providing a nuanced understanding of the specific factors influencing their performance in a Moroccan context. It extends current theories by incorporating the interplay of internal and external factors and offering a detailed analysis of their impact on incubator effectiveness. This research offers valuable recommendations for policymakers, university administrators, and incubator managers. By identifying key performance determinants, the study informs the developers of targeted strategies to enhance incubator effectiveness and boost their role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Morocco.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

university incubator; determinants of performance; entrepreneurship

PL

inkubator uniwersytecki; determinanty wyników; przedsiębiorczość

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Białostockiej
• Czasopismo: Engineering Management in Production and Services
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 17, no. 1
• Strony: 80--91
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Elafqih Brahim

• Ibn Zohr University Morocco, B.P 8658, Agadir, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3168-8429

autor

Messaoudi Abdelaziz

• Ibn Zohr University Morocco, B.P 8658, Agadir, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7156-3701

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