INSTRUMENTALIZATION OF ICTS NITS FOR ACTIVE PROSPECTING OF COMPANIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF R&D&I PROJECTS VIA USE OF THE LEI DO BEM: PROPOSAL FOR A MANUALtechnology transfer offices (TTO); active prospecting; innovation tax incentive program (Law No. 11,196/2005); R&D&I projects; tax incentives.
This study addresses the strategic role of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) in Science and Technology Institutions (STIs) for actively prospecting companies to foster Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) projects under the incentives provided by Brazil’s Innovation Tax Incentive Program (Law No. 11,196/2005, commonly known as the "Good Law"). The objective is to propose a strategic manual for TTOs, guiding their efforts in actively engaging companies interested in developing R&D&I projects and benefiting from the tax incentives offered by this legislation. The methodology includes a literature review of academic articles, technical guides, and regulations related to technological innovation, the Good Law itself, and documents concerning the management of TTOs. Additionally, interviews will be conducted with TTO managers, business representatives, and government officials to identify challenges and opportunities in fostering academia-industry collaboration. The findings aim to provide a practical and strategic manual to enhance TTOs' prospecting activities and encourage the development of more R&D&I projects leveraging the available tax incentives.