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incubator

 
 
/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtər/ noun [C]

Definition

an organization that helps people to start new companies, especially ones involved with advanced technology: The university has a business incubator to foster technology start-ups. an incubator unit
(Definition of incubator noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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