Incubator

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtər/

Incubator (noun)

  1. A machine that keeps eggs warm to help them hatch into baby animals.
  2. A program or place that helps new businesses grow by providing support and resources.

Examples

  • An incubator maintains the right temperature for hatching eggs.
  • An incubator provides resources for new businesses to grow.

Common collocations: hatch eggs, set temperature, launch a startup, receive funding, offer mentorship