Indicadores de desempenho utilizados pelos ambientes promotores de inovação credenciados ao SEPARTEC +

Abstract

This study analyzes the performance indicators adopted by innovation promotion environments accredited under the State System of Innovation Promotion Environments of Paraná (SEPARTEC+). The research employed an applied methodology with a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative) and an exploratory-descriptive design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire containing closed-ended questions, open-ended questions, and Likert scale items, administered between November 2024 and May 2025 to managers of incubators, pre-incubators, innovation hubs, and accelerators accredited by SEPARTEC+. A total of 53 valid responses were obtained. Findings reveal a diverse range of performance indicators currently used and desired by these environments, with emphasis on regional impact generation, ecosystem articulation, advancement of the technological maturity of incubated solutions, and governance quality. The study also identified gaps between the indicators currently monitored and those perceived as relevant by managers, indicating the need for methodological and institutional support to strengthen the culture of performance evaluation. These results offer valuable insights for public and private managers engaged in designing policies and practices aimed at enhancing innovation promotion environments.