Collaboration between incubators is often touted as essential, but in practice, it can be hard to get right. Partnerships form with good intent, yet many struggle to deliver real value, sustain momentum, or align around shared priorities.
Signals from the Field is an interactive session that steps back to ask: what does the evidence really show about when incubator collaboration works and when it does not?
Drawing on Pollinate Impact’s latest literature review, this session invites members to examine what research and real-world experience say about collaboration, value alignment, and what makes partnerships truly meaningful. We’ll highlight key findings, discuss what aligns with your experience, and make time for open conversation across the network.
What you’ll take away
- Get a clear snapshot of what research says about collaboration between incubators
- Understand why value alignment matters and where misalignment often shows up
- Explore common collaboration models and see where they tend to succeed or face challenges
- Gain practical language to assess partnerships more thoughtfully
- Help shape Pollinate Impact’s ongoing research agenda
Who should attend
- Leaders and team members from incubators and accelerators
- Partnership, research, or strategy teams
- Decision-makers who are thinking about cross-organisation collaboration
Featuring
- Himakshi Chaudhary (Pollinate Impact)
- Anand Sri Ganesh (NSRCEL)
- Gertrude Mawuena Goh (RUG Hub Ghana)
- Keni Kariuki (Impact Hub Nairobi)
- Peninah Kanyua (Dimewise)
- Saurabh Lall (University of Glasgow)
- Tony Sheldon (Yale School of Management)
If collaboration is part of your work now or in the future, this session will be helpful.
We’d love to see you there.
