In business, an incubator helps fledgling start-ups that were launched prematurity to land on their feet.
The concept of business incubation started more than three decades ago with entrepreneurs who sought help covering overhead costs. During those times, when the cost of technology was high, business owners would pool together to share the cost burden of fax machines, printers, computers and even office space.
To read the original article: FairfaxTimes.com: Incubation: The engine behind Fairfax’s start-ups