A sinergia entre startups e universidades para o desenvolvimento do agronegócio no sudoeste goiano

Abstract

This master's dissertation aimed to identify the key features of startup accelerators and assess the potential for establishing a conducive environment for the development and acceleration of startups in the southwest region of Goiás, with a focus on innovation in the agribusiness sector. Furthermore, it investigated the role of the public university in Rio Verde in forging connections between public authorities, private companies, and Science and Technology Institutions for innovation in the region. The chosen methodology was a narrative review, a qualitative and descriptive approach that foregoes statistical methods. This involved data collection from secondary sources such as scientific articles, books, and academic reports, using platforms like EBSCO, CAPES, and Google Scholar. The analysis of this data was aided by NVivo software, which facilitated the systematic categorization and interpretive analysis of the information, highlighting key themes and patterns. The findings of this dissertation underline the importance of tailoring public policies to the regional specificities to effectively support startups. The meticulous bibliographic survey combined with critical interpretative analyses provided an in-depth understanding of regional dynamics, emphasizing how different areas present unique challenges and opportunities and how such nuances should shape government support. The study concludes with the necessity for regionally tailored strategic planning to optimize support for startups, capitalizing on local innovation potential.