TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICES AS PROMOTERS OF TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MEXICO/ ESCRITORIOS DE TRANSFERENCIA DE TECNOLOGIA COMO PROMOTORES DE TECNOLOGIA, INOVACAO E DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL NO MEXICO/ OFICINAS DE TRANSFERENCIA DE TECNOLOGIA COMO PROMOTORAS DE TECNOLOGIA, INNOVACION Y DESARROLLO REGIONAL EN MEXICO

Objective of the study: The main objective of this research work was to analyze the importance of a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) as an innovation promoter in regional development in Mexico. Methodology/Approach: An analysis bibliographic was used, application of surveys and generation of indexes. In 2014, a survey was applied to 131 TTOs to measure their impacts. Originality/Relevance: To perform this analysis, we used a self-generated indicator, an index that measures the degree of specialization by geographic region and economic sector, using indicators of regional agglomeration as a basis. The agglomeration model generated was composed of national patent applications, international patents, utility models, industrial designs, and trade secrets. Main results: The results by geographical area in Mexico, were the Northwest, specializing in aquaculture, fisheries, aeronautics and agriculture; the Northeast, in biotechnology, chemistry and metallurgy mechanics; the Center, in automobile, energy, and software; the West, in aerospace, automobile, chemistry and metallurgy mechanics; the Southeast, in food industry, construction, and mining. Theoretical/methodological contributions: We found that the specialization of the TTOs among the various productive sectors in Mexico has contributed to the highest rates of growth in patent registration in the Latin American region. Social/management contributions: Although contributions generated in protecting intellectual property at international level are still insufficient, we believe we are on the right track. At least Mexico started to generate the innovation ecosystem that other countries began four decades ago. Keywords: Technology Transfer Office, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Regional Development. Objetivo do estudo: O principal objetivo deste trabalho de pesquisa foi analisar a importancia de um Escritorio de Transferencia de Tecnologia (ETT) como promotor de inovacao no desenvolvimento regional no Mexico. Metodologia/abordagem: Uma analise bibliografica foi utilizada, aplicacao de pesquisa estatistica e geracao de indices. Em 2014, foi aplicada uma pesquisa em 131 ETTs para medir seus impactos. Originalidade/Relevancia: Para realizar essa analise, foi utilizado um indicador autogerado, um indice que mede o grau de especializacao por regiao geografica e setor economico, utilizando como base indicadores de aglomeracao regional. O modelo de aglomeracao gerado foi composto de pedidos de patentes nacionais,