Development Policy: Science, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This panel examines the profound relationship between science promotion and entrepreneurship development, highlighting the crucial role of public policies as catalysts for this process. As science advances, innovative entrepreneurship evolves in parallel, creating an environment conducive to the emergence of ventures that translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions and innovative products. In this scenario, public policies act as seeds that not only promote but also sustain this continuous growth.
Policies to promote science and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, reinforcing the idea of ​​an entrepreneurial State, which seeks to ensure that knowledge produced in universities is translated into innovation and economic growth. Through mechanisms such as tax incentives, research funding, the creation of technology parks and support programs for startups, governments have the power to stimulate technology transfer and the creation of new knowledge-based companies.
In addition, these policies must be carefully designed to promote collaboration between the public sector, academia and the private sector, forming innovation ecosystems that maximize results. Public-private partnerships, business incubators and accelerators, and open innovation initiatives are examples of strategies that can be adopted to effectively connect scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors.
This panel invites both theoretical and empirical papers that explore public policies capable of boosting the growth of science and entrepreneurship, with a view to sustainable development and improving the quality of life of society as a whole. The discussion proposed here aims to identify and disseminate effective practices that can serve as models for future policies, strengthening the integration between science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.