The association is composed primarily
of incubator developers and managers, but technology commercialization
specialists, educators and business assistance professionals
are also well represented. Its mission is to provide training
and a clearinghouse for information on incubator management
and development issues and on tools for assisting start-up
and fledgling firms.
Throughout the year, NBIA offers development
activities and specialized training to help business assistance
professionals create and administer effective incubation
programs. NBIA also conducts research, compiles statistics
and produces publications that provide hands-on approaches
to developing and managing effective programs. In addition,
the association tracks relevant legislative initiatives
and maintains a speakers' bureau and referral service.
It creates partnerships with leading private-sector and
public-sector entities to further the interests of the
industry and its members.
The National Business Incubation Association is a
private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization
based in
Athens, Ohio. An elected, 15-member voting board of
directors representing the world's leading incubators
governs the association.
NBIA Objectives
- Provide information, research and
networking resources to help members develop and manage
successful business incubation programs
- Monitor and disseminate information
about industry developments, trends and best practices
- Inform and educate leaders, potential
supporters and stakeholders of the significant benefits
of business incubation
- Build public awareness of business
incubation as a valuable business development tool
- Expand capacity to create valuable
resources for members and our member’s members
through partnerships
- Engage and represent all segments
of the business incubation industry
- Create value for members
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