AN INTRODUCTORY REVIEW ON CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN PUBLIC ICTS: A STUDY ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This work focuses on aspects related to Intellectual Property (IP), Technology Transfer (TT) and innovation, taking into account the context of the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes), with Agifes as a case study. Through a literature review, the difficulties faced by Science and Technology Institutions (ICTs) and Technological Innovation Centers (NITs) in Brazil are discussed, with emphasis on the Helix models – Triple, Quadruple and Quintuple – which bring together universities, government, the productive sector and society in an ecosystem of innovations. The analysis covers the evolution of innovation policies in Brazil, with an emphasis on the continuous training of people working in this area and the best technology transfer strategies, exemplified by reference ICTs, such as USP, Unicamp and Embrapa. In addition, an analysis of strategic communication is made, focusing on Endomarketing actions, the adherence and engagement of researchers, and the alignment of scientific innovations with market demands. It is concluded that the combination of applied research, protection of knowledge property and partnerships with the productive sector are the key factors that transform scientific knowledge into economic and social impact, corroborating the importance of IP and TT management in ICTs.