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Innovation ecosystem in the south of Brazil
Fabiano Hessel
linkedin.com/in/fhessel
+55 51 99161-1964
Where we are
PORTO ALEGRE - Capital of Mercosur Population: 1,5 millionArea: 496.83 km²
The city has been recognized for its potential to leverage world GDP growth. Hence, it is part of a
selected team of urban centers which will help shaping global growth until 2025.
Source: American Consultancy Company McKinsey, 2014
TECNOPUC and PUCRSScience and Technology
Museum
Library
São Lucas Hospital
Events Center
Sports Park
Tecnopuc Saúde Brain Institute
TECNOPUC
Area: 11,5 haBuilt area: 50,000 m²
Generation of WEALTH JOBS and INCOME
120companies
22 companies incubated at Raiar
6,5k jobs generated
+500 interns interning at the companies
Acknowledgment2016 – TECNOPUC – Best Technology Park
Anprotec's National Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship
2015 – RAIAR – First BIC of the Americas granted by EBN
2014 – RAIAR – Best Business Incubator Anprotec's National Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship
2009 – TECNOPUC – Best Technology ParkAnprotec's National Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship
2007 – INOVAPUCRS – Best Science and Technology InstitutionFinep Award for Technological Innovation
2004 – TECNOPUC – Best Technology ParkAnprotec's National Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship
Who is at Tecnopuc?
Who is at Tecnopuc?
How does it work (Possibility #1)?
The incubation process
Some Global-Born Companies
Life Shock Pro DefibrillatorToth + Life Med + MicroG
How does it work (Possibility #2)?Undergraduate Course
No traditional classroom
Strong synergy with the TechPark and Companies
Mentorship
Advisory
Student choose the knowledge area
How does it work (Possibility #3)?Cooperation: University –TechPark – Companies
Start Point: Common research interest
Based on researchers expertise and competencies
Involve Professors,Researchers, Graduate and Undergraduate students, and Professionals from companies
University – Techpark CooperationWhat are the benefits to universities and benefits for TechparkUniversity: attract excellent graduate and undergraduate studentsresearch topics in the state of the art with industrial applicability in benefit of the societyfoster the entrepeneurship (professors and students)patents, royalties (and stock options)Technological transfer Industry ‐> University
Techparkcreate a community for interdisciplinary research and innovationincrease the competitiveness (state of the art research)Promote economic and social development of the regionTechnological transfer University ‐> Industry
University – Techpark Cooperation
What are the challenges (some)?Time and Language: University – Companies Intellectual Property: 50/50, why?Technological transfer: the result is not mine, it's oursRegulation aspects: patents, royalties, stock optionsPublication: scientific papers vs confidentialityThe knowledge also has an economic value (it's not just money)
University – Techpark CooperationLessons learnt from this collaboration Tolerance and understanding of both sidesPeople capable to speak with both sides Win‐Win partnershipWe need strong research groups in the University to make the difference, otherwise we will make the same things
Future Plans Improve the innovation ecosystem (Incubator, joint research projects, innovation support) Improve the interaction between the academic community and the technological park companies
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Fabiano Hessel
linkedin.com/in/fhessel
+55 51 99161-1964