The article investigates the essence of socially responsible business and its importance for the strategic development of the tourist enterprises. It is noted that CSR includes business, environmental and social issues, as they have a direct and significant impact on the company, its employees and strategic partners. It is determined that the main principles of CSR are voluntariness, reliability and timeliness, creation of values for all levels of the corporate environment. In the article the classification of strategies for the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) based on the concept by I. Adizes is determined. The system of evaluation metrics for justification of a CSR directions on the base of the Balanced Scorecard and stakeholder theory is proposed. Strategic profile of CSR for the tourist enterprises is constructed and appropriate strategies for their development are proposed.

This paper develops the theoretical foundation for the business incubation and acceleration process. Global trends determine the features of modern research and development processes ("sharing economy", "open innovation concept"). These tendencies contribute to growing the role of partnership within the entreprenerurial ecosystem. Therefore, business incubators and accelerators are the crucial elements of innovative infrastructure. In the paper, the definition of the business incubation and acceleration models was determined. Furthermore, three generations of incubation model development depending on the value proposition for the participating ventures were described (since 1980-early 1990s; during 1990s; 2001 -to date). Accelerator could be understood as the new business incubator mechanism.The role of business incubators as the tool for economic development are the following: high positive impact on economic growth, increasing the competitiveness of companies in the market by providing comprehensive service (assistance) to entrepreneurs at all scales of business (micro-, small and medium-sized businesses). The role of business accelerators is considered in the context of business support institute development. Therefore, the benefits from business accelerators could be classified for different stakeholders group: startups, investors and policymakers.In particular, the comparative analysis of business incubators and accelerators in a knowledge-based economy presented. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development/ Development Assistance Committee's (DAC) Quality Standards for Development Evaluation are suggested for consideration by a startup's team to choose the incubator or acceleration program. In the article, the business incubation process is described. Finally, the paper indicates the key educational approaches for acceleration program -Disciplined Entrepreneurship, the Lean Startup methodology, and Design Thinking.

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