Análise dos mecanismos de fomento ao ecossistema de inovação no estado do Tocantins: incubadoras de empresas, parques científicos e tecnológicos e núcleos de inovação e transferência de tecnologia, instalados nos municípios de Araguaína, Gurupi e Palmas

Abstract

The objective of the research was to carry out surveys and superficial bibliographic analyzes with regard to the mechanisms for fostering the national innovation ecosystem, as well as to identify and present the mechanisms that foster the innovation ecosystem in the state of Tocantins, especially business incubators, nuclei innovation and technology transfer and scientific and technological parks installed in the municipalities of Araguaína, Palmas and Gurupi. On the national scene, some priorities are discussed in order to reposition the Amazon and reduce economic and social inequalities in relation to other regions of Brazil, which directly impacts the performance of the actors of the Tocantins' innovation ecosystem. A considerable number of actors were identified, objects of the research, working on projects linked to the Higher Education and Technical Institutions of the State, as well as initiatives coming from the Government and the productive sector. In addition, the existence and applicability of municipal and state public policies aimed at strengthening the Tocantins' innovation ecosystem was investigated. Thus, we realize that the state of Tocantins needs to seek partnership with the other actors in the state ecosystem and to position itself strategically to promote an entrepreneurial environment that leverages innovation.