Entrepreneurship from a Business Incubator of a Public University Supported by a Psychological Program

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.

Citation

Montiel-Méndez, O.J. and Álvarez-Castañón, L.d.C. (2019), "Entrepreneurship from a Business Incubator of a Public University Supported by a Psychological Program", Dana, L.-P. and Ratten, V. (Ed.) Societal Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 93-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-471-720191007