Construção e validação do “Guia de orientações para a prática da inovação aberta no Brasil”

Abstract

This research analyzes the different possible forms of interaction among innovation actors in Brazil, encompassing relationships between the public and private sectors, as well as interactions within the productive sector itself. The study is grounded in the context of Open Innovation and the current legal framework, including the Innovation Legal Framework, the Startups Legal Framework, and the Public Procurement Law. As a result, a didactic and multidisciplinary guide was developed as a technological product. The research is justified by the need to democratize information related to innovation partnerships, as lack of awareness of legally established opportunities and concerns about bureaucracy are factors that hinder the formalization of partnerships, especially among entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises, which often lack clarity regarding technical, strategic, and regulatory criteria for developing collaborative initiatives. The main objective was to develop a guide with conceptual and practical guidelines that provides clear and applicable information on the planning, structuring, and execution of Open Innovation partnerships among actors within the innovation helices, in both public–private and private–private interactions, thereby making the regulatory, organizational, and strategic innovation environment in Brazil more accessible. The methodology adopted was applied research with a qualitative approach, conducted through document analysis, consolidation of innovation-related concepts, examination of relevant legislation, and incorporation of real-world examples, culminating in the development of the guide. Product validation was carried out through the application of a questionnaire to subject-matter experts, enabling both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results indicate that the material contributes to expanding understanding of Open Innovation, reducing perceived uncertainties, and encouraging the pursuit of partnerships. It is concluded that the guide represents an accessible and integrated resource by articulating knowledge from management, innovation, entrepreneurship, and law, thereby fostering the promotion of collaborative and innovative partnerships in Brazil.