INQB8R: A Cloud-based Web Application for Incubator Recommendation

Abstract

A majority of incubator applicants choose incubators based on references, media exposure, and urban legend. Many startups are aware of only a tiny fraction of available incubation opportunities. This uneven visibility of incubators creates a self-reinforcing cycle of geographical imbalance, restricting significant opportunities in select incubators (mainly in metropolitan areas). As a result, startups have less visible incubation choices, and incubators receive subpar applicants, hindering the growth of startup ecosystems. The web application INQB8R parses a dataset of over 100 Indian startup accelerators and incubators to develop a matching algorithm that can help startups identify the perfect incubator match per their needs (location and facilities) and enables incubators to compete for attracting high-quality ideas.