Zernike’s provision of business and technology incubators offer the following types of resources and services:

	Highly flexible space and leasing terms;
	Small offices and workstations;
	Intensive management and mentoring;
	Latest in IP Telephony, Video Conferencing & Teleconferencing communications
	Access to university facilities, technical expertise and equipment;
	Marketing and export services;
	Access to finance.

A mentoring program is available to the business incubation cluster to link incubator users with highly successful and experienced entrepreneurs (mentors). In general, entry criteria is based on the viability of the business proposal, the potential for growth, innovation and aspirations to enter international markets.

The establishment of an exhibition and visitor centre within incubators where the innovations can be seen and demonstrated also assists in the embracement of new ideas and technologies.