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Abstract Paper aims This paper aims at answering the research question “How to successfully build up and strategically manage a new network of applied R&D in Brazil?” Originality The paper is based on a unique experience of a strategic partnership, transferring the experiences of managing the largest network of applied research in Europe to the Brazilian National Innovation System (NIS). Research method The research described in this paper follows an action research approach, using a participative process of rapid prototyping, pilot tests and continuous revision and adaptation. Main findings The paper presents a comprehensive and consistent set of management models, procedures and tools for the planning, implementation and evaluation of applied R&D institutes. Implications for theory and practice The paper’s findings contribute to the empirical research on methodologies to manage knowledge-based networks and innovation actors at the interface between research and industry.
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With a GDP of 2.138 billion USD (2018), Brazil is the ninth largest economy of the world
Paper aims: This paper aims at answering the research question “How to successfully build up and strategically manage a new network of applied R&D in Brazil?” Originality: The paper is based on a unique experience of a strategic partnership, transferring the experiences of managing the largest network of applied research in Europe to the Brazilian National Innovation System (NIS)
National Network of 25 Operational SENAI Innovation Institutes in Brazil. Taking this pre-defined scope of the national Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) network as the initial situation, the present paper focuses on the practical implications of the ambitious endeavor to implement such a national network of Innovation Institutes from scratch and to direct it towards successful operations
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With a GDP of 2.138 billion USD (2018), Brazil is the ninth largest economy of the world. IPK’s division Corporate Management is specialized in developing and implementing management systems for companies, public clients and research institutes Based on these experiences, SENAI assigned Fraunhofer IPK with supporting the establishment of the new national network of applied R&D institutes in Brazil. Already foreseeing at that time, that this economic scenario would not serve for sustainable economic growth and future increase of national wealth in the long run, the leading industrial players and large Brazilian companies articulated the need for a shift towards higher added value in the national production chains, including the increase of productivity and added value through technology and innovation This led the Entrepreneurial Movement for Innovation (MEI), consisting of the CEOs of the largest industrial companies in Brazil (Mobilização Empresarial pela Inovação, 2018b), to request a national initiative with the aim to support the Brazilian industry in tackling this challenge of introducing technology and innovation to the companies as a means to strengthen the competitiveness of the Brazilian industry in a globalized economy. Breaking up these barriers at least partly and demonstrating the economic benefits and return of investment of industrial R&D, is one of the market challenges this new applied R&D network has to face
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