Application of Design Science Research in Brazilian Air Force Technology Transfer Processes

ABSTRACT The objective of this article is to communicate the results of the study that formed the basis for the development of a method for commercializing technologies, developed by a Technological Innovation Center (TIC) responsible for the Scientific, Technological, and Innovation Institutions (STIs) of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), brought together in the Aeronautical Innovation System (SINAER). It emphasizes the process of entering into licensing and technology transfer agreements, with an emphasis on those of interest to national defense. Its creation was conducted through Design Science Research (DSR), which is a rigorous process of designing artifacts to solve problems, evaluating what has been designed, and communicating the results obtained. The method proved to be effective in organizing the actions and competencies of each element involved in the negotiation and execution of contracts, fulfilling the objectives of the Ministry of Defense (MD) in transferring the technologies generated by its STIs, making it feasible to prescribe the solution found for the class of problems identified.