O programa Inova Maranhão: o direito nas políticas públicas para inovação do Maranhão

Abstract

This monograph aims to analyze the Law in the public policies for innovation in Maranhão. At the federal level, the legal framework for Innovation (Law nº 13.243/2016) promotes scientific development, research, scientific and technological training and innovation. In Maranhão, the Inova Maranhão Program, regulated by Decree 34.648/2019, is a state public policy that has the objective of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in accordance with federal law. Firstly, the concept of innovation is discussed, with reference to the Oslo Manual published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Triple Helix theory. Second, it clarifies the role of public policies and their various instruments for innovation, focusing on the Inova Maranhão Program. And, finally, the role of Law as an instrument in the public policies of the Inova Maranhão Program is analyzed. The analysis is based on Decree No. 34,648 / 2019, which regulates the procedures related to State support for projects with technological and innovative solutions, as well as Decree No. 34650/2019 that regulates the assignment of real estate use and availability of space in shared buildings as measures to encourage innovation and scientific and technological research in the productive environment. Although not yet submitted to the Legislative Assembly, it is expected that the Legal Framework for Innovation in Maranhão will be issued in accordance with the guidelines of the federal guidelines, as a way of strengthening innovation in the State of Maranhão and consolidating the ongoing instruments.