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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The inaugural grant winners include Stanley Kalu with the Anarchists United visionary filmmaker grant, Jennifer Reeder with the J.J. Ingram Chicago visionary filmmaker grant, and Marco Bermudez with the Anarchists United feature film incubator grant.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
The recipients of this year's awards are software company Perfect Corp., tech company Trax Retail and beauty incubator Maesa.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As the nation grew, villages and towns and cities of the Wagon Road became, in effect, the first incubators of America’s early industrial age.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
The recipients of this year's awards are software company Perfect Corp., tech company Trax Retail and beauty incubator Maesa.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
As the nation grew, villages and towns and cities of the Wagon Road became, in effect, the first incubators of America’s early industrial age.
—James Dodson
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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