UNIVERSITY INCUBATORS OF SOLIDARITY ECONOMY: METHODOLOGIES IN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of solidarity economy and incubators of this kind, which plays an important role for developing solidarity economy enterprises (ESS) offering advice, so that these groups can become self-managed. The objective of this paper is to analyze different methods of incubation at public universities, through the axles of accompaniments, which are: legalization, economic viability, and human training and development. It was performed one multi-case study where four incubators EES, from different localities were analyzed. The characteristics of these incubators are discussed, detailing their methodologies, as well as the barriers and challenges faced in the incubation process. Was noted that they face difficulties independent of their maturation stage. It is concluded that it is important to hone tools and methodologies of incubation, so it can best treat incubated groups and to bring new solutions, through a collective and solidarity work.