Published: 7:15pm, 17 Mar, 2016 Updated: 1:24pm, 18 Mar, 2016
According to industry insiders , in mainland China , start - up incubators are predicted to consolidate into a few large companies in the next few years , much like the pharmaceutical industry . these provide start - up companies with services such as cheap office space , mentorship and a chance to attract investors . This comes at a time when the market is saturated with small businesses due to a push by Beijing to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship .