Inovação nas universidades federais brasileiras e seus desafios: uma proposta normativa para a formalização das políticas de inovação

Abstract

Brazilian federal universities play a strategic role in the country’s scientific and technological development. However, they face a number of challenges that compromise the effectiveness of the implementation of their innovation policies. Among these challenges is the lack of alignment with the regulations governing the subject. A diagnosis carried out by the Federal Court of Accounts found that most federal universities have low adherence to the guidelines established by the Legal Framework for Science, Technology and Innovation (MLCTI). From this perspective, this work aims to develop a normative legal instrument to assist Brazilian federal universities in implementing their innovation policies, promoting greater legal compliance and efficiency in innovation management. This research falls within the field of Public Administration and Organizations, contributing with a normative technical study to theoretical advancement. The methodology adopted includes a critical appraisal of the knowledge produced só far, an analysis of the current adherence of federal universities to the MLCTI, and a survey of the main requirements for the composition of an efficient innovation policy, based on legislation on the subject and successful practices extracted from selected universities. Based on the diagnosis carried out, this study proposes not only a mapping of existing deficiencies, but also a systematization of best practices and the development of a legal instrument to serve as a reference, promoting greater legal compliance and efficiency in innovation management. Therefore, this study presents itself as a contribution to the long road to be traveled for the consolidation of innovation policies, revealing the need for continuous efforts and requiring structured actions, institutional commitment, and further research on the subject.