MacNeil, Heatherjean and McAdam, Maura
ORCID: 0000-0003-2203-5485
(2025)
Fostering inclusivity in startup accelerators: a literature review and research agenda.
In: Breivik-Meyer, Marit, Lindvert, Marta, Callerstig, Anne-Charlott, Balkmar, Dag and Alsos, Gry Agnete, (eds.)
Gendering Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
Routledge, New York.
ISBN 9781003431060
Abstract
This chapter reviews extant accelerator literature in order to better understand how accelerators can be more inclusive. Accelerators are programmes designed to support early-stage startups through mentorship, funding, and resources to accelerate their growth and development over a fixed period. The review contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem literature by demonstrating that rather than being social and physical spaces where tenants and professional advisors interact in a neutral fashion, accelerators consist of gendered structures and processes that undermine gender equality, which may simultaneously intersect with other identity markers. Highlighting the lack of intersectional literature focused on accelerators, this chapter provides an agenda for inclusion which includes illustrative reflection and future research questions to elucidate the embedded biases and power relations that alienate new majority founders.
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| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Inclusivity, startup, literature review |
| Subjects: | Business > Knowledge management |
| DCU Faculties and Centres: | DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
| Official URL: | https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.432... |
| Copyright Information: | Authors |
| ID Code: | 32738 |
| Deposited On: | 03 Jun 2026 14:39 by Tam Nguyen . Last Modified 03 Jun 2026 14:39 |
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