Proposta de modelo de indicadores e métricas de inovação para Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Abstract

The construction of methodology to measure and evaluate innovation in the public sector, specifically in universities, remains a challenge for government funding agencies. Although there are several initiatives, especially in Brazil, much remains to be done to develop a frame of reference in this segment. The literature shows innovation is a dynamic process that requires continuous and mastery management. Thus, analysis based on indicators and metrics is a potential solution to the evaluation problem, as it can identify strengths and weaknesses as well as track the economic and social effects of the supported projects, based on empirical evidence that makes it possible to create the necessary steering mechanism to provide a higher level of efficiency of the planned actions. Inserted in this context, this work develops a model of innovation indicators and metrics for the Federal University of Alagoas-Ufal, with effort to assist in strategic planning. The research takes the form of a case study with a descriptive exploratory purpose and is based on the triangulation approach by using unstructured interview, documentary research, bibliographic research and article monitoring. In this process, the following question is answered: why do we need to measure innovation in a public institution of higher education? It is then revealed the elaboration and proposition of more comprehensive theoretical foundations to understand institutional behavior and contribute to the management of Science, Technology & Innovation -CT&I. In view of this, it compiles the international manuals developed in the area and shapes Law No. 13,243, which provides on stimuli to scientific development, research, scientific and technological training and innovation. The theoretical framework underlines an important role of innovation in the conception, implementation and evaluation of public policies and equally in competitiveness,economic growth and social improvements. The proposal focuses on knowledge that generates innovation and fosters entrepreneurship, covering: the elaboration of input and output indicators with specific structuring in dimension and sub-dimension; the definition of metrics: analysis of the Integrated Management System-GIS, for data operationalization; and the Balanced Scorecard - BSC approach as a management strategy. The tool generated in the process aggregates 112 indicators, distributed in 5 dimensions and 20 sub-dimensions, with metrics concentrated on the numerical values associated with performance. The results reveal that for Ufal to achieve a better positioning in the generation, introduction and diffusion of innovations, it will be essential to increase the qualification indexes of its human resources, given that the more expressive the investment in this area, the greater the institutional return and participation in the social sphere. Furthermore, there has been a decrease in the federal government's budget for the maintenance and development of the institution and a low level of own resources, which suggests a greater emphasis on the calculation of Industrial Property and Extended Productivity assets. This study has achieved the projection of indicators and metrics that provide a descriptive view and allow the determination of patterns and trends of the innovative process, properly structured and consistent with the characteristics of the institution.