Technology Business Incubators-TBIs Role in Promoting Freelancing Concept in Gig Economy 'Case Study : Islamic University Incubator BTI'

This study aimed to identify TBIs incubators role in promoting freelancing concept in Gig Economy. The sample of the study was complete census (180) entrepreneurs using questionnaire as a main tool for primary data collection. Descriptive and quantitative approach used in this study. The general results of the study showed existence of a positive statistically significant intermediate relationship between incubators and the concept of freelancing among entrepreneurs of incubator at the Islamic University of Gaza. According to static analysis, incubator encourages entrepreneurs and freelancers to create and innovate, and provides the right atmosphere to implement creative ideas on the ground. Also incubator helps in networking and marketing, which is a mean part in freelancer business model. The study recommended that incubator must link entrepreneur's projects with financing programs, local and international investments, and networking between public and private sectors and investors with entrepreneurs. Also the study recommended that incubator should facilitate government procedures such as registration procedures, provide advice on obtaining financial aids, and provide legislations for freelancing. Study suggested more research to create mechanism that protect freelancer and Gig Economy workers' rights