Setting the three-stage R&D shared portfolio methodology: an innovative approach to industry–university collaboration

Raoni Barros Bagno and Jonathan Simões Freitas

Revista de Gestão, 2022, vol. 30, issue 3, 282-298

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present an approach to start industry–university (I-U) collaboration through a stepped process aimed at building a portfolio of research and development (R&D) projects. Design/methodology/approach - It devises from an 18-month action-research program held between a multinational automotive manufacturer and the a top-ranked Brazilian university. Findings - The three-stage R&D shared portfolio methodology results from a combined application of quality function deployment-like correlation matrices and roadmapping. A first matrix tackles industry interests and correlates product performance dimensions and components to reveal broad research areas of interest. A second matrix correlates research areas and engineering competences, highlighting the types of the required know-how from the university standpoint. Thirdly, academic experts help to fill a roadmap-like layer with possible collaborative R&D deliverables over time. Research limitations/implications - Since the study lies on a single experience, extensions to other contexts should be made with care. However, the proposal offers robust rationale and a set of supporting tools to nurture new applications. Practical implications - Theoretical and methodological reflections help managers tackling the long-standing problem of setting a shared R&D agenda. Originality/value - Literature on I-U collaboration tends or to over-emphasize the role of technology transfer offices in promoting the partnerships or to seek implications for public policy. This research offers a valuable approach to build shared R&D project portfolio from a managerial viewpoint, filling an academic gap and offering guidance for managers in both sides.

Keywords: Industry–university collaboration; Open innovation; Research and development; M (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1108/REGE-07-2021-0108

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