Abstract:
The project’s objective was to evaluate the overall feasibility of an incubator in Redmond,Oregon. In order to do so,we were tasked with the following objectives:
• Develop a strong understanding of Redmond and its community vision and priorities.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on comparable incubators.
• Utilize insights from research to benchmark incubators.
• Evaluate the external and internal environment for Redmond.
• Create a direct point of comparison between Redmond and our benchmark.
• Develop a business model for Redmond and understand the support required for the organizational model.
• Determine next steps in implementing the incubator model.
• Identify measures of success.