Abstract
Purpose The puropose of this study is to analyze the functioning of the triple helix interaction in Minas Gerais, through the case study of the Minas Gerais State Research Support Foundation (Fapemig). Design/methodology/approach The information was collected from the Activity Reports published by Fapemig. Quantitative methods were used for structural analysis and data tabulation of the researched and qualitative programs for a procedural and documentary analysis of projects promoted by Fapemig between the years 2009 and 2018. Findings The Fapemig showed itself to be a fundamental agent for innovation and the development of interactions between the state, universities and companies in Minas Gerais, through the creation of programs, offered in public notices, financing them and creating a space of consensus among the agents. Originality/value There is few research on triple helix interaction for the state of Minas Gerais; most research on this topic is concentrated in some regions of the country, and the present work contributes to fill this research gap, besides demonstrating, in a case study, applications of recent and still little-explored concepts of the literature on triple helix.
Highlights
Innovation is a key challenge for the development of companies, countries and society in general
The objective of our research is to investigate the occurrence of the triple helix interaction in the state of Minas Gerais and survey the results of this interaction through the database of projects promoted by Fapemig between the years 2009 and 2018
Fapemig aims to be recognized as the main agent driving scientific, technological and innovation development in the state of Minas Gerais
Summary
Innovation is a key challenge for the development of companies, countries and society in general It happens through the Regional Innovation Systems (RIS), a set of networks between public and private agents that interact in each territory, with its own infrastructure, generating knowledge and expanding innovations (Buesa, Heijs, Pellitero, & Baumert, 2006). These agents are involved in interactive learning (Cooke, 2005) where the knowledge produced is disseminated among organizations, such as universities, research and development (R&D) institutes and technology transfer agencies, among others (Doloreux & Parto, 2005). The full terms of this licence may be seen at http:// creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
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