Chapter 6: Entrepreneurship from a Business Incubator of a Public University Supported by a Psychological Program
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Published:2019
Oscar Javier Montiel-Méndez, Lorena del Carmen Álvarez-Castañón, 2019. "Entrepreneurship from a Business Incubator of a Public University Supported by a Psychological Program", Societal Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness, Leo-Paul Dana, Vanessa Ratten
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact of the implementation of a psychological assistance program on new entrepreneurs in a business incubator of a public university located in an emerging economy. The methodology was an intrinsic case study through qualitative approach. The findings suggest that this program had a positive impact on new entrepreneurs; it promoted a space for reflection, motivation and perseverance; it encouraged them to handle different emotions or factors to achieve its business targets. Thus, it helped them to improve the chances of success of their start-ups by learning and strengthening key psychological entrepreneurial competences.
