Editorial: inovação na Sociedade e as ciências básicas na 4a. CNCTI - Conferência nacional de ciência, tecnologia e inovação

Abstract

A general consensus is gradually being reached on the crucial role of innovation in providing quality and as an essential requisite for a competitive, prosperous and sustainable economy.

Editorial: connecting science, technology and education

“…The 4 th National Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation, held in Brasília 1,2 from May 26 th to 28 th , 2010 was a good opportunity for the government, the scientific society, entrepreneurs and university authorities to evaluate the present situation of innovation in Brazil and debate about a State policy for the next 30 years. A great deal of challenges and proposals were presented and defended.…”