Dissertação
Redes e empreendedorismo: uma perspectiva do setor de biotecnologia na América Latina
Fecha
2022-08-29Autor
Verônica Dias Torres
Institución
Resumen
Access to knowledge can determine the chances of success of a new venture. Studies show the
role of networks for entrepreneurship, because through them entrepreneurs can access important
resources to support the path of ideation, maintenance, and growth of a new company. It is worth
highlighting the relevance of networks for ventures in the life sciences area, specifically those that
work with biotechnology, because they require dedication in terms of scientific development, high
initial investment due to the need for a specific physical structure with equipped laboratories,
materials, and highly skilled labor. Given this context, the present work explored through a
documentary research the main networks focused on biotechnology established in Brazil and also
in some Latin American countries. The purpose of the desk research was not only to identify the
networks, but also to investigate whether these networks had a specific purpose connected to
entrepreneurship. We identified 15 institutions, 6 of them operating in the national territory and 9
with international operations. A survey was also conducted through an online questionnaire that
counted with the participation of 10 people, 5 Brazilians, 4 Mexicans and 1 Bolivian, 9 of whom
are currently entrepreneurs or have been entrepreneurs at some point in their professional career.
The questionnaire explored aspects related to the perception of entrepreneurs in relation to the role
that networks have played or play in their entrepreneurial trajectory. Among the results achieved
through the questionnaire it is possible to state that the research participants recognize a positive
association between the fact that they are linked to a network and the success of their business.
They recognize the access to knowledge that favored both the establishment of the business and
generated new opportunities.