Abstract: Despite the growing importance of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Jordan many SMEs still face significant challenges related to high failure rates or market exit. In this context, Government support can play a role in enhancing the effectiveness of business incubators for supporting entrepreneurship by offering training and consulting services, as well as networking opportunities with investors and markets. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the moderating effect of Government support on the relationship between business incubator services, namely, training, consulting, and networking and the success of SMEs in Jordan. The study adopted a quantitative approach, collecting data from a sample of 383 SMEs using a questionnaire developed based on previous literature. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to verify the assumed relationships and test the research hypotheses. The results revealed a positive moderating role for government support, which strengthened the relationship between incubator services and SMEs success. This underscores the importance of integrating government initiatives with incubator programs to build a supportive environment for entrepreneurship.
Keywords: Government Support, Business Incubators, Small and Medium Enterprises, Jordan.
Title: Does Government Support Moderate the Relationship between Business Incubators and Small and Medium Enterprise Success in Jordan?
Author: Badar Khall Nasif, Nahg Abdulmajid Alawi, Khairi Ahmed.
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
Vol. 14, Issue 1, April 2026 - September 2026
Page No: 666-677
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 10-July-2026
