Accelerator as an effective replacement of a business incubator in the Irkutsk region

Abstract

This article presents a comparison of business incubators with business accelerators as state support projects in accordance with the government order of March 6, 2015 No. 373-p, which implements the innovative development strategy for the period up to 2020 in the Russian Federation. Also is carried analysis, development specifics of them in the Irkutsk region and the advantages/disadvantages of the each system are revealed.