Table I. Synergies between the... | Emerald Publishing

Table I.

Synergies between the incubators and necessary adaptation

	Synergies with existing conventional startup incubator	Adaptation for sustainable innovation incubator
SIP	Using existing business plan platform getLaunched.ch, questions in both tools partially overlap	Adding and emphasizing topics such as initial situation, impact and outcome as well as evaluation. Allowing for more options in terms of money streams – as recipients are often not the ones paying for an offer, especially in the non-profit segment. Strengthening the role of strategic partnerships
Coaching	Some coaches are coaching in both programmes, especially in the field of marketing, communication, legal, accounting, and finance	Additional coaches in specific fields have been provided, e.g. in development cooperation, life cycle assessment, project management, non-profit management
Input sessions and workshops	Participants of the SSSC can attend input sessions of other incubation programmes on various topics – from social media marketing to human resource management and patent rights	Additional workshops complete the offers, e.g. on purposeful pitching, impact investing or introduction to the SIP
Jury sessions	Taking the overall structure of two jury sessions to create selection funnel, a limited number of 1-2 jury members can and should be the same in both programmes	Setting up the jury with experts in sustainability, sustainable entrepreneurship and from the non-profit sector allows for the right deep-dive questions and a better selection
Prize money	Similar sum of prize money makes sure the programmes are valued equally amongst students and staff	The need to have a designated prize for sustainable startups and not just a special price in a conventional startup competition allows for quality, interesting cases and real benefits for participating project teams
Networking possibilities	–	Inviting social or sustainable entrepreneurs to an interactive dinner with programme participants where exchange on experiences is the key
Award ceremony	Taking over the idea of an award ceremony	Making sure to create a unique event set-up that fits the audience (e.g. vegetarian buffet)

	Synergies with existing conventional startup incubator	Adaptation for sustainable innovation incubator
SIP	Using existing business plan platform getLaunched.ch, questions in both tools partially overlap	Adding and emphasizing topics such as initial situation, impact and outcome as well as evaluation. Allowing for more options in terms of money streams – as recipients are often not the ones paying for an offer, especially in the non-profit segment. Strengthening the role of strategic partnerships
Coaching	Some coaches are coaching in both programmes, especially in the field of marketing, communication, legal, accounting, and finance	Additional coaches in specific fields have been provided, e.g. in development cooperation, life cycle assessment, project management, non-profit management
Input sessions and workshops	Participants of the SSSC can attend input sessions of other incubation programmes on various topics – from social media marketing to human resource management and patent rights	Additional workshops complete the offers, e.g. on purposeful pitching, impact investing or introduction to the SIP
Jury sessions	Taking the overall structure of two jury sessions to create selection funnel, a limited number of 1-2 jury members can and should be the same in both programmes	Setting up the jury with experts in sustainability, sustainable entrepreneurship and from the non-profit sector allows for the right deep-dive questions and a better selection
Prize money	Similar sum of prize money makes sure the programmes are valued equally amongst students and staff	The need to have a designated prize for sustainable startups and not just a special price in a conventional startup competition allows for quality, interesting cases and real benefits for participating project teams
Networking possibilities	–	Inviting social or sustainable entrepreneurs to an interactive dinner with programme participants where exchange on experiences is the key
Award ceremony	Taking over the idea of an award ceremony	Making sure to create a unique event set-up that fits the audience (e.g. vegetarian buffet)