Abstract
Objective – This paper assessed the formation of innovation networks by firms and institutions of science and technology (IST) so that they can receive financial resources from science and technology sector funds (SFs). SFs are the cornerstones of the Brazilian national system of innovation (NSI). As the funds were created slightly over a decade ago, it is high time they underwent revision. Design/methodology/approach – The research used data from projects offered by FINEP, RAIS and Economatica. Beyond the pursuit of basic patents Derwent Knowledge of Reuters. Descriptive analyzes were performed, network analysis through Gephi software and applied a multiple regression to the available indicators on the impacts generated by FS. The indicators used originate from different areas of knowledge and are analyzed in light of the theory of open innovation. Findings – In the preliminary stage of the program, funds were largely allocated to the science and technology sector, but firms had a low level of participation in the projects. In addition, patent applications are below expectations at that stage, given that one of the aims of SF is the incentive for technological development. Practical implications – Despite the improved transparency in the Brazilian economy, restrictions on information do not permit the application of statistical tests to measure the impacts of investments in innovation Originality/value – The innovation networks were assessed by social network analysis, which indicated that most nodes (actors) are occupied by more active ISTs, lowering any expectations for a higher level of participation by firms. Some suggestions are made for improving incentive programs for innovation and their management.
Highlights
The definition of innovation is ceasing to discriminate the technological status of economic activity
Since the analysis in this study focuses on the partnerships that led to the formation of innovation networks, it was made in light of the open innovation (OI) management model, which gives priority to the creation and application of the best business model to the firm as far as innovation is concerned
The range of firms and institutions of science and technology (IST) available from the sector funds (SFs) database published by FINEP was used for the descriptive analysis and for the construction and characterization of formed innovation networks
Summary
The definition of innovation is ceasing to discriminate the technological status of economic activity. Developed countries have long devoted themselves to encouraging innovation through public policies by investing large amounts of funds (Albuquerque, Suzigan, Kruss, & Lee, 2015; Lundvall, 2004; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmen [OECD], 2011). These countries see innovation as a driving force of economic competition, which allows for longterm economic growth and, for social welfare. With more funds at hand, there has been an increase in public bids for the financing of innovation projects at the firm level
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