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The objective of this study is to analyse the knowledge flow in joint projects between university and companies located in a technology park – an environment favourable to this type of interaction. Additionally, the levels of technological maturity were examined through TRL (Technology Readiness Level) for subsequent analysis of studied projects and their technology level. The research method adopted was the single case study, where seven cases conducted joint projects. Besides observation techniques and documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews were carried out with university researchers who were responsible for the joint projects and R&D (research and development) managers of the companies in the TECNOPUC tech park. The main findings are: - the proximity of the tech park to the university has been an advantage, favoring interaction and encouraging communication between actors; - most projects are of companies that foster knowledge flow by demanding the development of new technologies or solutions to problems found in their R&D processes.
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