Desenvolvimento de tecnologias e negócios em um programa de incentivo à inovação

Abstract

This research analyzes the development of technology in the academic environment and its consolidation in technological businesses in micro, meso and macro organizational levels. Based on the content analysis of reports regarding a governmental Brazilian innovation incentive program, the Programa de Incentivo à Inovação, the research highlights the diffused actions of researchers-entrepreneurs in the micro level, which oscillates around the undertaking and the licensing of technology when creating spinoffs. In the meso level, among clients, competitors, partners and suppliers, the academic spinoffs operate under tight knit rules of regulatory agencies, as well as a strict dependence of financial support from research agencies and governmental programs for their startup. In the macro level, the political, legal, economical, technological, sustainable and cultural dispositions of the environment are important references for innovation agents to act. The findings of this study contribute to the formulation and evaluation of public policies and programs, as well as academic-business practices aimed at innovation and development of technologies.