Innovation training has been identified as a key contributor to enhancing the innovative behaviour of organisations and economies; yet sparse literature exists on the development and assessment of innovation training programs. This is particularly so in the vocational education and training...

Purpose This study explores the different learning practices of Chinese incubators in Chongqing and Chengdu and delves into how these "learning huddles" influence incubatees' absorptive capacity (the ability to apply knowledge) to improve their chance of success (sustainable growth)....