A study was conducted to determine some strategies useful in fostering entrepreneurship through business incubators and postsecondary programs supported by community and technical colleges. Data were gathered through a survey of entrepreneurs and incubator managers in 74 business incubators across the United States and individual and group interviews with business entrepreneurs and managers, teachers, and students in business incubators that offer systematic programs designed to develop entrepreneurial skills. The data were analyzed based on quantitative and qualitative descriptions of the experiences of entrepreneurs in and out of business incubation. Results were used to develop a profile of entrepreneurs, key factors associated with entrepreneurship, and implications for fostering entrepreneurship through business incubators and community and technical colleges. The use of real information to formulate business plans and as a method of strengthening entrepreneurial skills appears to be an effective instructional strategy for both business incubators and community and technical colleges. In general, the contextual application of educational and training opportunities appears to be critical for successful programs in postsecondary education and in partnerships with business incubators. (Contains 22 references.) (KC)