Many universities are recognizing the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial talent and are establishing entrepreneurial opportunities for students and the business communities.

These university incubators or similar centers or innovation hubs offer a range of benefits and resources to help entrepreneurs develop and launch their businesses. While the emphasis on entrepreneur studies at the university level is not a new initiative, students, community business leaders and even faculty are embracing the benefits of collaboration and dedicating space for startups, research and hands-on experience.

“I would say from a university perspective, the goal is to think in new and different ways and learn about new and different things,” said Amy Whitney, director of the University of North Dakota

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