Innovation and Territorial Development: An Analysis of the Region of São José dos Campos - Brazil

Authors

  • Marcos Eduardo Zambanini
  • Luis P. Bresciani
  • Renata Martins Corrêa
  • Thais Ettinger
  • Arnoldo José de Hoyos Guevara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24212/2179-3565.2015v6i2p46-64

Keywords:

Cooperation, Innovation, Micro region of São José dos Campos, Territorial and regional development

Abstract

This study aimed to identify and analyze the interrelations between companies, research centers, universities, government and other relevant players in the micro region of São José dos Campos, focusing on the creation and diffusion of innovations as a strategy for regional development. To this end, we made an interview with 12 regional players Involved in this process. It is hoped the results expand the knowledge of regional development in technologyoriented areas, as well as the dynamics of territorial development in the micro region studied. It is an academic contribution in developing strategies for expanding competitive regions throughincentives for innovation and technology transfer.

Author Biographies

Marcos Eduardo Zambanini

Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul São Paulo, Brazil.

Luis P. Bresciani

Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul São Paulo, Brazil.

Renata Martins Corrêa

School of Economics and Business Administration, Pontifical Catholic University

Thais Ettinger

Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul São Paulo, Brazil.

Arnoldo José de Hoyos Guevara

School of Economics and Business Administration, Pontifical Catholic University

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Published

2015-08-10

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Papers

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