Proposal for a technology vigilance system for a Technology License Office

To search for new technologies and to map new scientific and technological developments capable of significantly influencing a scientific and technological institution, is the main role of technological prospecting. Technological prospecting can be a useful tool for the provision of subsidies to finance R&D activities. In this context, using technological prospecting techniques in a Technology License Office is relevant to leverage R&D&I activities in an institution. Thus, the purpose of this task is to present a proposal for the application of technological prospection tools to a Technology License Office, to support R&D&I activities. This task was conducted through bibliographic research and observation of activities. After the studies, it was verified that for technological prospection, different methods should be used, since prospecting technology requires systemic vision, through monitoring, forecasting and future vision, guiding the decision making relevant to the positioning of R&D teams in conducting their research.