Innovation

Innovation: Technologies, Organizations and Transformations for Sustainable Societies at XIV SINGEP

Leaders:

• Cristiane Drebes Pedron – Postgraduate Program in Administration and the Postgraduate Program in Project Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)
• Marcia C. Vaclavik – Postgraduate Program in Business Administration – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
• Renan Rubin de Castro – Postgraduate Program in Administration at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)

Innovation has become one of the main drivers of economic, organizational, and social transformation. In a context marked by rapid technological change, socio-environmental transitions, and increasing institutional complexity, understanding the processes of innovation generation, diffusion, and management has become essential for public, private, and third-sector organizations. In this scenario, innovation research plays a central role by providing theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, and analytical tools capable of supporting strategic decision-making and guiding science, technology, and innovation policies.

This track invites researchers to submit papers that explore the role of emerging technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, data science, and digital platforms) in innovation processes, as well as studies that examine the relationship between innovation, sustainability, and the tackling of major local and global challenges. In this regard, particular attention is given to approaches that consider the societal impacts of innovation, responsible innovation, social innovation, and solutions aimed at sustainable development, especially in contexts characteristic of the Global South.

Submissions are welcome that investigate innovation from diverse theoretical, epistemological, and methodological perspectives, encompassing both individual and organizational factors that drive innovation, as well as systemic dynamics involving networks, ecosystems, and public policies. We seek contributions that expand the understanding of how organizations and societies develop innovative capabilities and respond to contexts of uncertainty, technological disruption, and structural change.

The track encourages the submission of theoretical, empirical, and methodological studies that contribute to advancing the field of Innovation within the Applied Social Sciences. Articles based on a variety of methodological approaches are welcome, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, systematic literature reviews, bibliometric analyses, and theoretical essays that propose new analytical models or research agendas. Research grounded in the Design Science paradigm is also encouraged, particularly studies that employ the Design Science Research (DSR) method for the development and evaluation of artifacts, models, methods, or frameworks aimed at solving relevant problems in the field of innovation.

Submissions in the Innovation track of the XIV SINGEP may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

1. Theoretical, epistemological foundations and research methods in innovation.
2. Innovation management in contexts of high uncertainty and technological transformation.
3. Emerging technologies and innovation.
4. Ecosystems, networks, and collaboration for innovation.
5. Open innovation, inter-organizational partnerships and innovation governance.
6. Innovation systems, public policies and propeller models.
7. Responsible innovation, sustainability and major global challenges.
8. Social innovation, inclusive innovation and in the Global South.
9. Organizational culture, competences and education for innovation.
10. Technological innovation oriented to well-being and resilience.
11. Impacts of innovative processes on organizations and society.
12. Emerging themes and new research agendas in innovation.

Submit your paper and contribute to the advancement of Innovation at the intersection of theory and practice!