A transferência de Conhecimento e Tecnologia na Universidade Federal de Pelotas: uma análise do contexto atual.

Abstract

This study deals with the importance of transferring knowledge and technology produced at the University to companies in its segment. The importance of bringing academia closer to practical reality with impacts on society has become increasingly relevant, in order to contribute with innovative resources available to individuals. The research aimed to analyze the technology transfer process from four academic units of UFPel to companies in its segments, as well as to identify barriers and opportunities for the development of joint activities. The study is qualitative, descriptive and exploratory, having been carried out 14 interviews with professionals from the academic and business environment involved with research and innovation. The analysis was broken down into three important dimensions from the point of view of inventors and entrepreneurs: the facilitators and barriers of this university-company interaction and the successful case of the Federal University of Pelotas, in which the technology was transferred to a company and the product made available on the market, completing the Innovation cycle. As a contribution, a systematization of procedures (recommendations) was proposed to facilitate the interaction of UFPel with the productive sector. It is expected that UFPel can contribute to the generation of new technologies in line with market demands, modifying its mission and actively participating in the country's development.