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Perceções dos empreendedores sobre o processo de incubação: Estudo de caso UALG TEC START
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Este trabalho de projeto centra-se na análise do papel das incubadoras de empresas na promoção do empreendedorismo e no sucesso de novos empreendimentos. Apesar de uma crescente assunção da importância das incubadoras, os estudos sobre o seu impacto real são ainda limitados e contraditórios. Nesse sentido, este estudo propõe-se a contribuir para o conhecimento sobre o tema, explorando experiências e perspetivas dos empreendedores sobre o processo de incubação em que estão inseridos. Selecionou-se como caso de estudo único a UALG TEC START – Incubadora de Empresas da Universidade do Algarve, tendo-se identificado como problema prático nesta entidade uma ausência de informação sobre o perfil dos empreendedores e a sua perceção acerca dos serviços disponibilizados. Nesta pesquisa, de natureza exploratória e descritiva, recorreu-se a métodos mistos, qualitativos e quantitativos, para estudar o fenómeno da incubação de empresas, incluindo entrevistas semiestruturadas e questionários, no intuito de proporcionar um entendimento aprofundado das expetativas dos empreendedores e as suas opiniões sobre a eficácia dos serviços oferecidos pela incubadora. Os resultados indicam que os empreendedores valorizam, acima de tudo, o acesso a espaços de trabalho a custos reduzidos, o desenvolvimento de competências empreendedoras e a expansão de contactos. No entanto, detetou-se discrepâncias entre os serviços esperados e os efetivamente utilizados, sobretudo os apoios à gestão, redes e networking. Com base nos resultados obtidos, foram propostas sugestões de melhoria para a incubadora, na expetativa de que as informações recolhidas permitam à sua gestão tomar decisões mais informadas para otimizar e adequar os seus serviços às necessidades reais das empresas, numa perspetiva de criação de valor para a comunidade.
This project focuses on the analysis of business incubators, especially their role in fostering entrepreneurship and aiding the success of new ventures. Although the significance of incubators is increasingly recognized, research on their actual impact remains sparse and often contradictory. This study aims to enrich the understanding of this subject by exploring entrepreneurs' experiences and viewpoints. For this purpose, the University of Algarve’s UALG TEC START – Business Incubator was selected as the case study, in which a practical problem was identified, regarding the absence of comprehensive data regarding the profiles of the entrepreneurs and their perceptions of the services provided. Employing a combination of exploratory and descriptive methods, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, this research provides comprehensive insights into entrepreneurs' expectations and their perceptions of the effectiveness of the services. Findings indicate that entrepreneurs primarily seek access to affordable workspace, opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, and expand their professional networks. Nevertheless, significant discrepancies were observed between the anticipated services and those actually provided, particularly in areas such management support and networking. Based on these insights, recommendations for enhancements were formulated to more closely align the incubator's services with the true needs of the businesses, thereby facilitating more informed decision-making within its management.
This project focuses on the analysis of business incubators, especially their role in fostering entrepreneurship and aiding the success of new ventures. Although the significance of incubators is increasingly recognized, research on their actual impact remains sparse and often contradictory. This study aims to enrich the understanding of this subject by exploring entrepreneurs' experiences and viewpoints. For this purpose, the University of Algarve’s UALG TEC START – Business Incubator was selected as the case study, in which a practical problem was identified, regarding the absence of comprehensive data regarding the profiles of the entrepreneurs and their perceptions of the services provided. Employing a combination of exploratory and descriptive methods, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, this research provides comprehensive insights into entrepreneurs' expectations and their perceptions of the effectiveness of the services. Findings indicate that entrepreneurs primarily seek access to affordable workspace, opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, and expand their professional networks. Nevertheless, significant discrepancies were observed between the anticipated services and those actually provided, particularly in areas such management support and networking. Based on these insights, recommendations for enhancements were formulated to more closely align the incubator's services with the true needs of the businesses, thereby facilitating more informed decision-making within its management.
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Incubadoras de empresas Empreendedorismo Startups Estudo de caso