Table 1.

Input and output variables of the efficiency model of Mexican incubators

VariablesAuthorsIndicator
Inputs
Technological resourcesZhang and Yin (2010a, 2010b), Cooper and Park (2008) X1: Total number of resources as computers and else
Physical space destined for administration and operationZhang and Yin (2010a, 2010b X2: Number of square meters
People in contact with usersZhang and Yin (2010a, 2010b X3: Number of people involved with time and full responsibility, excluded mentors
Affiliated financial institutionsRamukumba (2014), Hackett and Dilts (2004a, 2004b)X4: Number of financiers guaranteed to provide financing
Financial resources obtained X5: Investment available to start operations
Outputs
Graduate firmsHackett and Dilts (2004a, 2004b), Kilcrease (2011) Y1: Annual rate of graduates
Survival of spin-offsHackett and Dilts (2004a, 2004b)Y3: Annual rate of survival
Survival of spin-offs growth in employmentAl-Mubaraki and Busler (2013), Goedhuys (2002), Hackett and Dilts (2004a, 2004b)Y4: Annual rate of growth in employment

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