Sistemas de informação científica e tecnológica das instituições científicas, tecnológicas e de inovação no Brasil: diagnóstico e proposta

Abstract

Scientific, Technological, and Innovation Institutions (ICT in Portuguese) are undergoing transformative shifts, expanding beyond traditional roles in teaching, research, and extension to embrace the entrepreneurial dimensions of universities. These changes are propelled by key legislations, namely the Technological Innovation Law and the Legal Framework for Science, Technology, and Innovation. These legal frameworks introduce novel initiatives previously underrepresented in academia, including the management of intellectual property, the promotion of technology transfer, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and fostering partnerships with the business and industrial sectors. In this dynamic and innovative landscape, establishing effective mechanisms for the dissemination and visibility of ICT capabilities is imperative, whether through information systems or strategic initiatives. An observation of the current scenario reveals fragmentation, lack of organization, and limited accessibility to scientific and technological information within the Brazilian ICT context. This underscores the absence of a centralized management unit for integrated information. In response to this situation, this research aims to diagnose the means of disseminating scientific and technological information in Brazilian ICT. The study is structured in four stages: categorization of scientific and technological information, collection and analysis of perceptions from researchers and companies regarding information systems, mapping and analysis of systems using responses from Technological Innovation Centres (NIT in Portuguese), and, finally, proposing a prototype for a unified query system. To fulfil the methodological aspects, the study engaged in the categorization of 14 vectors of scientific and technological information produced by ICT. The analysis of information systems revealed that 19% of ICTs lack a system for any vector, while only 3% have a system for all vectors. Notably, the vector "legislation and regulation of ICT in innovation" stands out, with more than 50% of ICTs having an information system for it. The primary strategy for the origin of these information systems is internal development. Based on responses from 161 NITs, an information system prototype (public consultation interface) has been developed. This prototype facilitates access to ICT information systems and enables simultaneous consultation of all systems across all vectors. The proposed public consultation system prototype marks a crucial step toward transparency and accessibility of information. In conclusion, the importance of improving the dissemination of scientific and technological information is evident in the inclusion of this topic in the FORTEC (Portuguese acronym for Innovation and Technology Transfer Managers Forum) Innovation Survey in 2020 and the systematization initiatives identified in the diagnosis. While progress has been made, there is still room for advancement, whether through collaborative development, increased sharing of individually developed systems, or the creation of integrative systems for cross-institutional consultation.