The relationship between university and industry is an important factor in promoting economic growth and innovation in countries. This virtuous bond can be implemented in a variety of ways, but stock spin-off Universities and initiatives that have emerged in this field have gained great relevance in recent years for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers or academics.
Scientific-Technological Institutions or EPCD They are an effective way to transfer knowledge and technologies between academia and industry It has proven to have high potential for the development of new products and services For production purposes and job creation.
A recent Technology and Knowledge Transfer Act proposal submitted to the House of Representatives, while containing aspects that require further discussion and analysis, has the main objective of: Reduce important barriers that prevent the transfer of R&D results in the form of EBCT promoted by academics or researchers.
This is particularly relevant for public universities because, as public authorities, their participation in the new institution is limited Less than 10% They cannot have the capacity of its director, representative or administrator; And in the case of private universities, the participation of their officers and institutions is prohibited. This is an obvious incentive for a researcher-innovator and investment ecosystem motivated to transfer the knowledge being generated.Growth and scaling up of these types of science and technology based institutions is essential.
By the way, the success of this category “Publications“The university's culture of entrepreneurship and innovation depends on various factors, such as the availability of financial resources, transparent incentives for the development of these types of activities, and institutional support for the emergence. Spin-offs o EBCT.
A move towards universities is essential Greater equality in weighting of activities traditionally expected of an academic or researcher and related to technology transfer, innovation and entrepreneurship.
EBCTs”The missing link” (Audretsch & Link2018) is key to closing the gap between the knowledge generated in universities and its application, through innovation, to the market, to improving the university's relationship with society, and to promoting the development of the knowledge economy and sustainable development of the country. .
