ST&I dynamics via academic spin-off

evidence of the systemic functional structure of the innovation process

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https://doi.org/10.47456/regec.2317-5087.2022.11.3.37209.8-31

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Academic spin-off, Technological innovations, National Innovation System

Abstract

The present research highlights the ST&I dynamics established by an academic spin-off linked to a Brazilian public university, so as to analyze the functional structure of the national innovation system. The objective of the investigation was to identify components, interactions and functions that configured the ST&I dynamics, so as to enable the development of a new technology as an expression of a technological paradigm shift. The study was constituted under a qualitative approach, operationalized through semi-structured interviews, treated based on content analysis. The articulation of different players and competencies was verified to enable the development of the new technology and its transfer to the market. Among these actors, five main domains were identified: University, Development Agencies, Political Actors, Facilitators, and Market. Certain functions, such as Regulation, Support, Infrastructure, Financing and Commercialization, were manifested as key to the generation of innovation.

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Nayara Gonçalves Lauriano, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Doutoranda e Mestre em Administração com concentração na área Pública do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração da Universidade Federal de Viçosa (PPGADM/UFV). Bacharel em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Especialista em Gestão Empresarial e Inovação (PUCPR). Atua em linhas de pesquisa sobre inovação, desenvolvimento econômico e indústria.

Rodrigo Gava, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Professor Associado da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Doutor em Administração pela Escola Brasileira de Administração Pública e de Empresas da Fundação Getúlio Vargas (EBAPE/FGV). Mestre em Extensão Rural pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). Especialista em Gestão Estratégica de Marketing pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-MG). Atua em temas de pesquisa sobre inovação, desenvolvimento econômico e indústria.

Ana Cláudia Azevedo, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Professora Adjunta da Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Doutora em Administração pela Universidade de São Paulo (FEA/USP), com estágio doutoral realizado no Dipartimento di Scienze Aziendali da Università di Bologna, Itália. Mestre em Administração pela Universidade Fumec. Atua em temas de pesquisa sobre clusters, redes e ecossistemas de negócio, na perspectiva de governança, desenvolvimento e inovação.

Gabriel Sunsi Almada de Abreu, Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Graduando em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). Atuante na realização de pesquisas como bolsista nas áreas de inovação e desenvolvimento econômico, e crítica da produção do espaço.

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15-09-2022

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Gonçalves Lauriano, N., Gava, R. ., Azevedo, A. C., & Sunsi Almada de Abreu, G. . (2022). ST&I dynamics via academic spin-off: evidence of the systemic functional structure of the innovation process. Management and Connections Journal, 11(3), 8–31. https://doi.org/10.47456/regec.2317-5087.2022.11.3.37209.8-31

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