The Accelerator Effect: Why Incubators Are No Longer Just for Silicon Valley Startups The United States has long been a hub for startup innovation, producing more unicorns than any other country in the world.
Venture capital firms have shifted their focus towards growth oriented investments, leaving early stage startups to fend for themselves.
To address this gap, incubators and accelerators – programs designed to provide resources and support to burgeoning companies – are gaining traction.