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incubator

noun/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtə/

B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

An organisation that nurtures very early-stage startups with workspace, mentoring and seed resources.

Fresh out of university, they joined a campus incubator that gave them desk space and a modest stipend.

Topic: Entrepreneurship & startups in Business English

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