The Results Of The First Ever Study Of Accelerator Best Practices

Everywhere you look nowadays there seems to be an accelerator. Cities, universities, investors and even countries are aggressively embracing the concept of startup accelerators as a means of positioning themselves as friendly to innovation and entrepreneurship. They are viewed as a quick and easy way to attract young people, support local economic development, and connect people to the global economy. And because there are no barriers to entry, almost anyone with a Wi-Fi connection and an open work space can call themselves an accelerator. The results have been uneven, and until recently, unmeasured.