Desafios e perspectivas da incubadora tecnológica de cooperativas populares da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora e a sua interface com os empreendimentos incubados

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to analyze the challenges and perspectives of the Technological Incubator of Popular Cooperatives of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (INTECOOP/UFJF), as well as its interface with the incubated enterprises. In order to do so, theories related to cooperativism, cooperatives, strategic management and solidarity economic will be used. The methodological criteria were followed through semi-structured interviews with managers of enterprises of the Association of Artisans of the Fair of Solidarity Economy of Juiz de Fora - FECOSOL; Association of Social Assistance, Recycling and Handicrafts - LIXARTE; Matias Barbosa Artisans Association – CAMINHI NOVO; Association of Collectors of Recyclable Materials of Além Paraíba – ACRAP Recreio Unit; Association for Organic Cultivation - MOGICO; Associação Quilombola Colonia do Paiol - AQUIPAIOL and the collective, not formalized legally, Feira é Daqui. They were also interviewed with the UFJF Extension Pro-Rector, with the general coordinator of INTECOOP / UFJF and with the upper level collaboration with the longest link with an INTECOOP / UFJF. The interviews will be aligned to the documentary and bibliographical researches that complements the study. The aim of this dissertation is to gather more detailed collection of information between 2016 and 2018, that allowed the describe the procedures adopted by INTECOOP/UFJF and its interfaces with the incubated enterprises, aiming to propose improvement actions focused on strategic management. Based on the results obtained, it was possible to list the main needs observed in the researched interface, such as: need for economic action aligned with strategic management; to imbue in the incubated enterprises the necessity that the members must assume responsibilities for the collective besides a formation more focused on the founding principles of the cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy; reassessment of incubation actions and INTECOOP / UFJF methodology in order to maximize its performance; and the presence of financial and personnel constraints. Based on these and other findings verified in the research, a plan was elaborated with a set of actions that aim to positively impact the performance of INTECOOP / UFJF and promote improvements in its relationship with the incubated enterprises.