PurposeThis study aimed to analyze the strategies and challenges related to technology transfer (TT) in technology transfer offices (TTOs), specifically regarding actions to offer technologies in their portfolios.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research used a multiple case study based on interviews with TTO managers from seven Brazilian public Science and Technology Institutions (STIs): University of São Paulo (USP), State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Paulista State University (UNESP), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) and Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ).FindingsSTIs that invest more resources in their portfolio’s active offering and marketing are more successful in TT than STIs with a passive strategy. Although this active strategy has grown in importance, there is a disparity among Brazilian TTOs as some are still passive in commercializing their intellectual property. This research also highlights the need for clear policies to overcome obstacles related to legal uncertainty for researchers who wish to undertake projects as entrepreneurs using the intellectual property of STIs.Research limitations/implicationsThe results of this study cannot be generalized since its conclusions are limited to the studied institutions. However, the outcomes indicate some interesting matters for managers of STIs, public policymakers and TT researchers.Originality/valueLiterature on marketing and innovation related to TT between research institutions and companies in developing countries is still limited. Thus, this research contributes to generating knowledge in the field and improving TTOs.
O artigo apresenta a experiência do desenvolvimento de um software de gestão de biotérios em uma instituição pública e as estratégias utilizadas para colocá-lo em uso a fim de gerar inovação. A metodologia de natureza qualitativa teve abordagem predominantemente exploratória com coleta de informações. Utilizou-se da observação e análise de documentos registrados desde o início do desenvolvimento até o final da parceria comercial e de codesenvolvimento com uma instituição privada. Vários desafios para disponibilizar no mercado o software se apresentaram, como os escassos recursos e a falta de cultura tecnológica dos gestores de biotérios, além da dificuldade de encontrar um modelo de negócios viável para comercialização, visto que a maioria dos biotérios é pública. A transferência de tecnologia ainda é um desafio para uma Instituição Científica, Tecnológica e de Inovação (ICTs) no Brasil. Dessa forma, as lições aprendidas neste caso podem ser úteis para gestores e pesquisadores envolvidos com inovação.
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