Effects of technology transfer from American and Brazilian Universities on the scientific and technical human capital

Abstract

The University-Enterprise Technology Transfer (U-E TT) is adopted as a strategy of open innovation. The Effective Contingent type is highlighted, as it allows the description of TTs and their effects on the human, scientific and technical capital. However, the cultivar, a TT with great social and economic value, is not mentioned in the model. This study investigated the effects of processes of E-U TT of cultivars on human, scientific and technical capital in Brazil and in the United States. The multi-case study was adopted with documentary research and interviews with agents (universities) and receivers (organizations) in the second semester of 2014 as well as the cross-analysis. The results show differences in innovation in the national contexts. The study of human, scientific and technical capital should extend to the creation of knowledge networks and the ability of communication between the academy and organizations, contributing to greater perception of the effects of E-U TT, especially of cultivars.