Resource Based Theory of Accelerator Programme

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Abstract Accelerators help accelerate startups through formal education and mentorship connections during intensive, temporally-compressed programmes for a period of three -six months.This paper investigate how Resource Based Theory (RBT) posits accelerators for sustained competitive advantage of startups. Our research question was to determine the value (in terms of resources offered) that accelerators bring to benefit startups that have been through the acceleration programmes. Our focus was to uncover what value gets created by accelerator programme and how. Through this qualitative study we selected a multiple case study method of 5 accelerator programmes in South Africa. For analysis we linked the RBT (tangible and intangible resources) for each accelerator’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, to determine if the phenomenon of the burgeoning accelerator industry can be better understood. Document reviews were explored to determine intended impact that sustain success for startup (technology) companies. Findings revealed that accelerators ensure that fewer startups fail and more SME’s become sustainable into the future. Secondly accelerators help startup companies define and build their initial products. Thirdly upscale is achieved through, identification of promising customer segments. Finally mentorship and accelerator process enhanced and securing resources is strengthening necessary resources available to startups.

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