Abstract:

In this paper, a method to determine the work time spent in the formulation of innovative business projects, is developed. The aim is to provide technical support to consulting firms in order to manage the time required to formulate these projects and to take decisions to accept or refuse to be involved in them. Projects are proposed by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, SMEs, who can be supported by consulting firms. The consultants train them and facilitate their access to resources or fiscal incentives that Mexican Government offers, through the Mexican Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT), specifically through the Program of Innovation Incentives (PEI). These projects can be formulated with or without link with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or Research Centers (linked or individual projects, respectively). As result of entrepreneurs´ interviews, evaluation parameters of the joint consultant-entrepreneur effort, carrying into effect a guide for the construction of the pithy sections of an innovation project, allow to optimize development time, benefiting to consultants and entrepreneurs interested in this type of programs. The guide tool will be able to assure the correct decision-making business-consultant, ensuring the correct development of the business project, as well as valuation and organization of the human resources. Keywords: CONACYT, Funding Programs, Innovation, Technology Transfer Offices, Project´S Management, High Education Institutions.

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