EMPREENDEDORISMO E INOVAÇÃO NA GRADUAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA: CONCEPÇÃO E ATUAÇÃO DO NÚCLEO DE ESTUDOS DE TECNOLOGIA E SOCIEDADE (NETS 2008-2014)

Abstract

The Center for the study of technology and society (NETS), in the field of technological colleges Paula Souza Centre, in São Paulo, embraces the task of contributing to the process of training of professionals that the technological graduate has an obligation to promote. The design and structure of the NETS align with the basic assumptions of technological education as presented in CNE/CP Resolution number 32002. According to this regulation, the technology Courses, should encourage the development of entrepreneurial skills and understanding of technological process, in its causes, as well as other skills and competencies. This article presents the research and extension projects that have been designed and executed within this perspective with emphasis on the studies within the line of research entitled entrepreneurship and technological innovation and initiatives for the preparation and implementation of projects aimed at local development startups.

Index Terms – Entrepreneurship and innovation. Technological graduation. Research in higher education.