Sure. We refer to these tech hubs frequently today, and they are success stories because they provide that space where you have the researchers and academics, who may hold tenure but are looking for an opportunity to explore business ventures, and they can cross paths with business people.
These are the sorts of exercises that help break down some of these roles for the more motivated among the academic world, and they're the sorts of exercises that need to be supported in a more flexible and consistent manner across the country.