Incubators represent an essential policy instrument pivotal in catalyzing innovation within entrepreneurial ventures.Exploration of the symbiotic relationship between incubators and entrepreneurial entities holds substantial significance in augmen-ting the developmental effectiveness of these enterprises,thereby fostering a robust ecosystem conducive to innovation and entre-preneurship.This study,centering on incubators and their resident enterprises,delved into the dynamics of their mutual selec-tion and matching processes grounded in the principles of bilateral matching theory.Furthermore,it conducted empirical exami-nations to ascertain the influence of these matching paradigms on the innovation investment strategies of the enterprises involved.The study presented herein discovered that:(1)The actual connections formed between incubators and entrepreneurial ven-tures closely comply with a two-sided matching process,wherein factors like company size,growth prospects,entrepreneurial background,team composition,and the attributes and prowess of the incubator play a vital role in establishing a stable alliance;(2)A robust alignment between startups and incubators markedly fosters innovation investment;and(3)Financial limitations serve as an intermediary influence linking the suitability of the startup-incubator pairing and the enterprises'innovation invest-ments.These outcomes suggest that a consistent partnership between incubators and entrepreneurial entities aids in matching the incubation market's resource supply with demand and in forming trust-based relationships.This harmony eases financial hurdles for companies,thereby facilitating increased investment in innovation.This paper will offer novel viewpoints and strategic sugges-tions for the optimal distribution of resources within the entrepreneurial incubation arena to enhance innovation financing.