This set of slides was presented at the 2018 Mission Israel in Tel Aviv, March 21st, as a contribution of my participation in the mission. The mission was organized by ABVCAP, Anjos do Brazil, ApexBrasil and Israel Trade & Investment Brazil, to whom I thank for the opportunity and great knowledge provided.

1. BRAZILIAN ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Prof. Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro
cdi@mackenzie.br
Chief Development and Innovation Officer
Research and Graduation Vice-Presidency
Mackenzie Presbyterian University
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2. BRAZILIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH
A Great Potential
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3. KEY FACTS*
• Productivity
• 13th largest (and growing) producer of research publications globally.
• Impact
• Increasing citation impact over 15% over the past six years.
• Highly-cited papers.
• Collaboration
• Working across country borders within and beyond Latin America.
• Industry co-authors only about 1% of Brazilian research papers.
• Comparison with peer countries
• Compares well with neighboring and economically similar countries; having
above average increases in impact and international collaboration.
• Low rates of industrial and international collaboration.
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* Source: Cross, D.; Thomson, S.; Sinclair, A. (2017), "Research in Brazil: A Report for
Capes by Clarivate Analytics", Clarivate Analytics.

4. OPPORTUNITIES IN RESEARCH*
• Activity and excellence concentrated in fields which have received
targeted sector investment.
• The fields of environment/ecology, psychiatry/psychology and
mathematics have a citation impact approaching the world average.
• Increasing inter-sector collaboration between domestic industry and
academia would have economic benefit in developing high-tech
manufacturing.
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* Source: Cross, D.; Thomson, S.; Sinclair, A. (2017), "Research in Brazil: A Report for
Capes by Clarivate Analytics", Clarivate Analytics.

5. BRAZIL: GRADUATE PROGRAMS*
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M.Sc. Ph.D. Prof. M.Sc.
* Barata, R. B. (2017), Avaliação Quadrienal: Principais Resultados, DAV, Capes. www.capes.gov.br

6. BRAZIL: GRADUATE STUDENTS*
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M.Sc. Ph.D. Prof. M.Sc. www.capes.gov.br
* Barata, R. B. (2017), Avaliação Quadrienal: Principais Resultados, DAV, Capes. www.capes.gov.br

7. TYPE OF INSTITUTION
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Federal
State
Private
City
* Barata, R. B. (2017), Avaliação Quadrienal: Principais Resultados, DAV, Capes. www.capes.gov.br

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OURNUMBERSINSCIENCE
http://www.scimagojr.com/index.php

9. MAIN RESEARCH AREAS
2016-2017 9
Biochemistry, Genetics
and Molecular Biology
Engineering
Mathematics
Environmental
SciencesMaterials
Sciences
Immunology and
Microbiology
Neuroscience
http://www.scimagojr.com/index.php

10. INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN
BRAZILIAN ACADEMIA
XIII SPP: Empreendedorismo e Inovação em Ambiente
Acadêmico
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11. BUT WHEN THE SUBJECT IS INNOVATION...
https://www.globalinnovationindex.org/gii-2017-report 11
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12. Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Teaching
ResearchExtension
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Education, knowledge transmission
Generating
knowledge
Relationship with
the external public

13. Challenges
from
Industry
Social
Challenges
Scientific
Challenges
RD&I
Ecosystem
Innovation
and New
Ventures
Professional
Qualification
Scientific
Knowledge
Scientific,
Social and
Economic
Impact
ACADEMIC RESULTS FLOW AND IMPACT
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14. THE ACADEMIC INNOVATION CYCLE
Basic
Research
Applied
Research
Proofs of
Concept
(PoC)
Prototyping
Product
Development
Go to Market
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Papers, books, IP, Media Analytical/experimental function and validation

15. SOME CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE AN
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY
1. Changes in institutional and managerial models
2. Overcoming strategic, cultural and organizational challenges
3. Creating a mindset and a culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship
4. Reducing the gap between generation and application of knowledge
5. Science measured by mostly academic numbers (number of papers
published, impact factors, number of students supervised, etc.)
6. To increase the transversality and relevance of innovation and
entrepreneurship within the central axes of the university: teaching,
research and extension
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XIII SPP: Empreendedorismo e Inovação em Ambiente
Acadêmico

16. KEY INGREDIENTS
Human
Resources
Processes
Access to
Knowledge
CultureDiversity
Financial
Resources
Regulation
Tools and mechanisms to
complete the innovation cycle
and venture building
Researchers, lecturers, students,
entrepreneurs, admin
Internal and external
policies
Literature, R&D networks and
other institutions
Understanding that innovation
should be part of academia
Different viewpoints,
expertises, abilities and
knowledge areas
Private capital to bridge the gap
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Connections

17. POSITIVE AGENDA:
BRAZILIAN UNIVERSITIES
• Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) institutions
• Technology Transfer Offices
• Industry Liason Offices
• Entrepreneurial Support:
• Incubators
• Accelerators
• Coworking spaces
• Fab labs/Maker spaces
• Science, Technology and Business Parks
• Researchers starting to (partner with) entrepreneur and interact with
industries
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Informatics Law (Lei da
Informática - 8.248/1991)
Innovation Law (Lei da Inovação
- 10.973/2004)
Good Law (Lei do Bem -
11.196/2005)
Rouanet Research Law (Lei
Rouanet da Pesquisa -
11.487/2007)
Angel Investor Law (Lei do
Investidor Anjo - LC 155/2016)
Science, Innovation and
Technology Landmark (Marco
Legal da Ciência, Tecnologia e
Inovação - Decreto 9.283/2018)
Sectorial Funds
(Fundos Setoriais)
Governmental
Funding Agencies
Basically regulation and tax exemption or rebate
POSITIVE AGENDA:
PUBLIC POLICIES

19. POSITIVE AGENDA:
BRAZILIAN UNIVERSITIES
• Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) institutions
• Technology Transfer Offices
• Industry Liason Offices
• Entrepreneurial Support:
• Incubators
• Accelerators
• Coworking spaces
• Fab labs/Maker spaces
• Science, Technology and Business Parks
• Researchers starting to (partner with) entrepreneur and interact with
industries
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20. BENEFITS TO THE PARTNERS
• Access to the research conducted at the university
• Privileges to visit laboratories and research groups
• Possibility to exchange students, researchers and professionals
• Open channels for student recruitment
• Access to academic knowledge
• Access to the state of the art of research
• Possibility of exploring IP
• Possibility of promoting specific projects
• Networking
• Strengthening the brand within the university
• Possibility of structured visits to campuses
• Increased speed of knowledge and technology absorption
• Access to academic events
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21. BENEFITS TO THE UNIVERSITY
• Possibility of working with real-world problems
• Funding for researchers, laboratories and students
• New ideas to foster the teaching-learning process
• Increased market perception and institutional reputation
• Possibility of putting into practice theoretical knowledge
• Increase in the number of students trained and already employed
• New business development and academic sustainability
• Creation of new R&D opportunities
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22. NOT ONLY A HUGE MARKET, BRAZILIAN
UNIVERSITIES ARE ALSO A GREAT
OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATION!!
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