Original scientific paper

Business incubators in education for entrepreneurship

Igor Čizmadija ; Visoka škola za ekonomiju, poduzetništvo i upravljanje „Nikola Šubić Zrinski“, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Dragan Stanković ; Visoka škola za ekonomiju, poduzetništvo i upravljanje „Nikola Šubić Zrinski“, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

In the age of globalization and during the process of Croatian accession to the European Union, it is essential to adjust and find new models of education for entrepreneurship. This paper will show how the existing model of encouraging entrepreneurship through business incubators can be applied to education for entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the paper will provide basis for understanding student business incubators which can become a new driving force of Croatian economy. The authors will prove the thesis that establishing business incubators within higher education institutions is essential for creating positive entrepreneurial climate and developing entrepreneurial competences. The thesis will be substantiated by example of good practice. The conclusion will be relevant to other higher education institutions in educating students for entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurial competences through student business incubators as a tool for developing entrepreneurship.

Keywords

business incubators; education; entrepreneurship

Hrčak ID:

130096

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/130096

Publication date:

1.6.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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