<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Startups benefit from incubators providing mentorship, resources, and supportive environment for growth.Incubators bridge gap from idea to operational business, offer training, funding, and connections.Types of incubators include university-affiliated, corporate-backed, government-sponsored, and independent/private incubators.Incubators differ from accelerators by focusing on idea development and providing resources.Key factors for incubator acceptance: market potential, committed team, scalable business, technology.