Invisible business incubator promoted in Fort Collins

FORT COLLINS – This city soon could become home to Colorado’s newest business and technology incubator if one man can persuade the city of its long-term benefits.

The incubator will differ from the conventional model, however: It will be invisible.

Frank Bruno, director of policy and special projects for the city, is proposing an “incubator without walls” that would eliminate the need for an expensive feasibility study and physical space.

“Ever since I’ve been here, we’ve had the discussion: Maybe we need an incubator?” Bruno said. “The problem arises when we come to the question, who’s going to pay for the feasibility study?…