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Abstract
This study explores the structural and resource characteristics of university-based incubation centers in Uzbekistan, with a focus on funding, allocated space, staffing, and startup program engagement. While recent government policy has encouraged the proliferation of incubation centers within higher education institutions, limited empirical research exists on the physical and financial resources available at the time of establishment. This gap is addressed through an analysis of official institutional data from 11 higher education institutions operating incubation centers.
The dataset includes internal order numbers, floor area (m²) allocated for incubation activities, names of center directors, initial funding amounts (in million UZS), number of jobs created within the center, number of incubation programs, and the number of startup projects supported. A descriptive analytical approach was employed to assess variations in infrastructure and operational scope across institutions.
Findings show a combined allocation of 2,126.15 m² of space and total funding of 4,221.4435 million UZS for the 11 centers. The number of jobs created ranged from zero to five, while incubation programs varied between two and seven per institution. The number of supported startup projects ranged from one to twenty-five, indicating considerable diversity in institutional capacity and engagement levels.
These results have practical implications for resource planning and performance benchmarking in higher education-based incubation ecosystems. Future research should examine the relationship between initial infrastructure and programmatic variables with long-term startup performance and regional innovation outcomes to inform more equitable and effective incubation policies.