As small technology companies build their knowledge base for the development of innovative products
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https://doi.org/10.6008/SPC2179-684X.2016.002.0011Keywords:
Knowledge Base, Product Creation, InnovationAbstract
It is from the knowledge base of an organization where creativity and ideas for new products will flow. This knowledge base supports the innovative capacity of the firm. But how small technology companies begin their activities, build their knowledge base and innovate? Answering these questions is the main objective of this research, a descriptive exploratory study conducted in three small technology companies that have gone through the incubation process. Analysis and interpretation of the data was used the technique of content analysis from the responses obtained through semi-structured interviews with the creators of the firms business. The results showed that the construction of the knowledge base of the three firms, influenced the transfer model used in technological parks where academic scientists conceive ideas laboratory through R & D and develop them into real products.
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