ID: 79415
Authors:
Raquel Sirtulli, Cleunice Zanella, Juliana Fabris, Anderson Conte.
Source:
Revista Gestão Organizacional, v. 18, n. 1, p. 22-45, January-April, 2025. 24 page(s).
Keyword:
Innovation Ecosystem , Innovation Projects , Project Management , University , University Management
Document type: Article (Portuguese)
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Purpose: The study aimed to analyze the interaction of actors in the innovation ecosystem to generate innovations in projects developed at a University. Method/approach: A descriptive case study with a qualitative approach. The study environment was a university, selected for being responsible for one of the main science and technology parks in Santa Catarina. The units of analysis were five projects from the University’s Innovation Network. Data collection was conducted through documents, interviews, and forms, followed by content analysis, considering the triangulation of different data sources. Main findings: The absence of structured practices for selecting coordinators and ensuring efficient project management was identified. Only one project indicated university-businessgovernment cooperation, while the others involved only university-business collaboration. The lack of financial resources was identified as a bottleneck, suggesting that government support through funding could contribute to innovation. Interactions occurred in four projects with varying intensities, depending on their nature and demands. The interaction among actors, even with different levels of intensity, fostered innovation through the expansion and exchange of knowledge and know-how. Theoretical, practical/social contributions: From a managerial perspective, the study contributed strategies for organizational positioning, particularly regarding social function. Additionally, it provides insights to improve innovation project management through the creation of an operational project management system and indicators for monitoring, tracking, and analyzing generated impacts. Theoretically, it enhances the understanding of how interactions occur in projects within innovation ecosystems, highlighting that when universities, businesses, and the government do not operate in an integrated manner, it does not favor innovation. Socially, it contributes to strengthening the ecosystem in light of the growing role of universities as catalysts for innovation and regional development. Originality/relevance: It highlights the relevance of the university as a catalyst for innovation and development, as well as the need for a clearer governance structure. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of improving the management of innovation projects, especially when involving different actors within the ecosystem.
