Análise das capacidades no processo de incubação junto as empresas pós-incubadas da Incubadora Tecnológica da Feevale.

Abstract

This study aims to verify the development of innovation capabilities, financial capabilities and management capabilities in post-incubated companies by Feevale Technology Incubator (ITEF) during the incubation process. The development of these capabilities is assessed according to the Dynamic Capabilities framework, which focuses on a firm's ability to integrate, build and reconfigure resources and skills to address changing environments. Currently, Dynamic Capabilities should foster the development of resources besides simply adapting them to the environment. Therefore, it is an entrepreneurial concept that can shape the environment. In this study, the general objective is: to assess the development of innovation, financial and management capabilities during the incubation process with post-incubated companies by Feevale Technology Incubator (ITEF).The specific goals are: to identify the contributions of ITEF to the continuity of post-incubated companies; to evaluate how innovation, financial and management capabilities were developed at ITEF’s post-incubated companies; and to identify new prospects for continued operation of ITEF with these companies. The methodology includes: descriptive research, as this type of research allows recording and describing the observed facts without interfering with them as well as identifying the relationship between the observed variables. It is a single case study conducted by collection and analysis of data from interviews with seven directors of post-incubated companies. The problem question and the collected data were qualitatively analyzed using content analysis technique and previously defined categories. The results of data analysis and interpretation showed evidence that supports the development of innovation, financial and management capabilities during the incubation process. These capabilities were integrated into the companies’ internal processes and over the years they are adapted to their needs. It should be noted that the development of each capability did not occur symmetrically, that is, each company built and improved these capabilities according to their demands. Development of the innovation capability could be verified through the categories of product innovation, process innovation, organizational innovation, and marketing innovation. Financial Capability through financial planning, financial control, and assets and liabilities management. Management capability involves analytical skills, judgment, decision making, leadership, and facing risks and uncertainties. Each of these categories had decisive support during the incubation process, with actions carried out with the aid of training, consulting sessions, structure of organs associated with the university, and the development of a business plan.