incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbā-tər 
ˈin-
: one that incubates: such as
a
: an apparatus by which eggs are hatched artificially
b
: an apparatus with a chamber used to provide controlled environmental conditions especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or the care and protection of premature or sick babies
c
: an organization or place that aids the development of new business ventures especially by providing low-cost commercial space, management assistance, or shared services
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In early February, Opportunity employees from around the world participated in brainstorming sessions for the incubator, generating more than 200 ideas.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
The session will be held in partnership with the Greek non-profit creative incubator Oxbelly.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Here, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana presented the newest edition of The Fashion Hub – a meeting place and incubator of innovative projects that leveraged CNMI’s fundamental values of experimentation, innovation, craftsmanship, sustainability, inclusion and education.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
If not for the sounds of ATMs dinging in the background, the branches’ auditorium-style classes would feel more like startup incubators than banks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
The session will be held in partnership with the Greek non-profit creative incubator Oxbelly.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Here, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana presented the newest edition of The Fashion Hub – a meeting place and incubator of innovative projects that leveraged CNMI’s fundamental values of experimentation, innovation, craftsmanship, sustainability, inclusion and education.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
If not for the sounds of ATMs dinging in the background, the branches’ auditorium-style classes would feel more like startup incubators than banks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbāt-ər
ˈin-
: one that incubates
especially
: a piece of equipment providing suitable conditions (as of warmth and moisture) for incubating something
an incubator for premature babies
Medical Definition
incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbāt-ər, ˈin-
: one that incubates
especially
: an apparatus with a chamber used to provide controlled environmental conditions especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or the care and protection of premature or sick babies
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