The Role of Intermediary Organizations in Facilitating Startups within the Research Triangle – A Case Study of North Carolina, U.S. : Implications and Actionable Steps for Korea

This study explores the critical role of intermediary organizations, such as incubators, accelerators, and technology transfer offices, in fostering startup growth within the Research Triangle in North Carolina, U.S. The Research Triangle has become a globally recognized innovation hub through strong collaboration among universities, private investors, and government agencies. By examining the success of the Research Triangle, this paper identifies actionable steps that can be applied to Korea’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Key strategies include developing industry-specific incubators, diversifying funding sources, enhancing university-industry collaboration, and promoting public-private partnerships. This study highlights how Korea can adopt these models to drive innovation, commercialize research, and foster sustainable economic growth in high-tech industries.