The Impact of Business Incubation Centre on Regional Growth in Western China

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Introduction to the Topic and Main Question
• Structure of the Thesis
• Data, Sources and Methodology
• The Concept of Business Incubation
• The Roots of the Incubation Model
• The Incubation Process
• Forms of Incubation Centre's
• University Business Incubator
• Business Innovation Centre
• Independent Business Incubator
• Corporate Business Incubator
• Science & Technology Programs in China
• Major Science and Technology Programs until Today
• China's Mission to become a High-Tech Nation
• Business Incubation in China
• Development of Incubators in China
• Spreading of Incubators in China
• Incubators in China's West
• China's Need for Regional Development
• Roots of China's Regional Disparities
• China's Regional Disparities since 1949
• Regional Disparities in the Post-Mao Period
• Understanding Regional Growth
• Elements of Regional Growth
• Location
• Infrastructure
• Human Capital
• Political Incentives
• Investment
• Regional Growth in Western China
• Extension of the Infrastructure
• Development of Human Capital
• Attraction of FDI
• Technology Advancement
• Summary
• Impact of Business Incubation Centers on Regional Growth
• Incubators and Location
• Impact of Technology Parks on a Regions Infrastructure
• Human Capital Development due to Technology Incubators
• The Role of Policy with Regards to Incubators

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the impact of business incubation centers on regional growth in Western China. It aims to understand the role of business incubation centers in facilitating economic development and innovation in this region. The main themes explored in the thesis include: * The concept and development of business incubation centers in China * The role of science and technology programs in fostering innovation * The challenges and opportunities for regional development in Western China * The impact of business incubation centers on key elements of regional growth, such as infrastructure, human capital, and investment * The role of policy in promoting and supporting business incubation centers

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction to the topic of business incubation centers and their potential impact on regional growth in Western China. It then delves into the theoretical framework of business incubation, exploring its origins and the various forms of incubation centers that exist. The thesis further examines China's science and technology programs and their role in fostering innovation. The following chapters focus on the development of business incubation centers in China, including their spread across different regions and particularly their presence in Western China. The thesis then analyzes the specific challenges and opportunities related to regional development in Western China, highlighting the disparities between Western and Eastern regions. The thesis examines the various factors contributing to regional growth, including location, infrastructure, human capital, political incentives, and investment. It then analyzes the specific challenges and opportunities related to regional development in Western China, highlighting the disparities between Western and Eastern regions. The thesis concludes with a discussion of the impact of business incubation centers on regional growth in Western China.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes explored in this thesis include: business incubation, regional growth, Western China, science and technology programs, innovation, human capital, infrastructure, investment, and regional disparities. The research focuses on the role of business incubation centers in facilitating economic development and innovation in Western China.