JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
The University of St. Thomas/Gener8tor Partnership: Integrating the Accelerator
Model Into Entrepreneurship Education
Author(s): Jay Ebben, Alec Johnson
Citation: Jay Ebben, Alec Johnson, (2020) "The University of St. Thomas/Gener8tor Partnership: Integrating the Accelerator Model Into Entrepreneurship Education," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 20, ss. 9, pp. 73-79
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
Following the success of accelerator programs in the start-up ecosystem, many colleges and universities have begun developing internal accelerator programs as part of experiential, cross-campus entrepreneurship education offerings. However, there are significant challenges to implementing accelerator programs in higher education that will likely prevent many colleges and universities from adopting these programs. This paper outlines the experimental partnership between the Gener8tor Accelerator Program and the University of St. Thomas to create a highly-impactful and replicable collegiate accelerator program. The results of the program to date are encouraging and can be used as a basis for further innovation and development.