Public procurement of innovation: an analysis of implementation in Brazilian states

ABSTRACT

This study analyzes how state governments implement specific types of public procurement of innovation (PPI), identifying the obstacles encountered and the practices adopted to overcome them. It is an observational, descriptive study with a comparative cross-sectional design examining state and district governments. Data collection involved documentary analysis of legislation and public innovation contracts and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that PPIs in Brazilian states are still in their early stages due to the novelty of the subject, a heightened perception of the risks associated with innovation, and excessive bureaucracy in the public sector. Although there is a positive outlook on PPIs and efforts have been made, it is concluded that challenges remain, such as training public officials and promoting a culture of innovation.

KEYWORDS
Innovation; Innovation policy; Public procurement; Public procurement of innovation