Innovation with social and environmental impact

the TECNOVA-ES case

Authors

  • Érika Andrade Silva Leal Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (IFES), Espírito Santo, ES, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4158-1353
  • Marcia Elisa Echeveste Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil.
  • Lia Buarque de Macedo Guimarães Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14488/BJOPM.1696.2022

Keywords:

Innovation grants, Innovation project assessment, TECNOVA-ES, Sustainable development

Abstract

Goal: This paper presents an assessment of the social and environmental innovation projects developed with the TECNOVA-ES grant from the government of the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo.

Methodological: The methodological approach contemplated three stages: 1) analysis of documentation related to the program from data made available by Espirito Santo's Research and Innovation Support Foundation (FAPES), coordinator of the TECNOVA-ES program; 2) data collection via surveys with participating companies; 3) data treatment and impact assessment.

Results: Our findings showed that over 60% of the projects had positive social impact and over 56% had a positive environmental impact.

Limitations of the investigation: One of the limitations refers to sample size. The TECNOVA-ES program contemplated 38 companies in Espirito Santo, out of which only 27 answered the survey.

Practical implications: In terms of public policy repercussions, this paper advises governments on the need to include the privilege of supporting innovation in its development programs, and that governments use their demand capacity to lead and direct entrepreneurs in the development of sustainable products and services.

Originality/Value: This research contributes to literature by approaching a topic that does not get enough attention in Brazil when it comes to public innovation grants. The dimensions of the assessment which were contemplated - social and environmental - are crucial to the country's contribution to reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Published

2022-12-12

How to Cite

Leal, Érika A. S., Echeveste, M. E., & Guimarães, L. B. de M. (2022). Innovation with social and environmental impact: the TECNOVA-ES case. Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management, 19(4), 1696 . https://doi.org/10.14488/BJOPM.1696.2022

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