Ecossistemas de inovação: análise para além das fronteiras

Abstract

This book brings together the experiences of several researchers, from various institutions in Brazil and abroad, regarding innovation ecosystems. The organizers of this book understand the concept of "innovation ecosystems" as an expansion of Freeman's concept of "innovation systems," namely: arrangements of organizations, institutions, and companies, establishing commercial ties, partnerships, and collaborations that drive economic, scientific, and technological development—in short, innovation—in specific geographic areas. This expansion of the concept includes a more focused approach to partnerships and exchanges between the components of these arrangements, as well as attention to ethical, social, and environmental aspects. Topics related to innovation ecosystems have been gaining importance since the second half of the 20th century and, in Brazil, this relevance intensified from 2004 onwards, with the publication of the Innovation Law (Law No. 10973, of December 2, 2004), updated by the so-called New Legal Framework for Science, Technology and Innovation (Law 13243, of January 11, 2016), both legislations that have as one of their objectives to stimulate the relationship between science and technology institutions and companies.