Transferência de tecnologia sob a perspectiva da universidade como estratégia de desenvolvimento

Abstract

The focus of this research is the transfer of technology from the perspective of the university as a national development strategy. It is based on the assumption that the university is a social institution, which reflects the contradictions of its historical, political and economic context and, at the same time, a locus of independent critical thinking and the generation of science and technology focused on the demands of society. The methodological proposal is based on the Design Science Research method, which includes: a) a systematic literature review through content analysis to categorize barriers and identify critical points related to technology transfer, according to international literature, b ) ethnographic research in the University of Michigan Office of Technology Transfer to characterize the good practices used to overcome barriers in the US context, c) categorization of barriers related to technology transfer in Brazil through systematic literature review with content analysis and d) identification of good practices to overcome barriers in the Brazilian context through design propositions. As a result, and impact of this thesis, a Technology Transfer Management Support Matrix was created for Brazilian public universities. In addition, it seeks to provide a tool for diagnosis and solution proposals that support the formulation and implementation of local, regional and national public policies, as well as the improvement of the Science, Technology and Innovation legislation. It is also expected to contribute to the enhancement of scientific and technological knowledge developed within universities as a fundamental dimension for Brazilian development.