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Contributions and Implications:This case study can identify existing paths and trigger mechanisms in the generation of university-industry relationship thathelped by public policy (government) will enable more companies to be born prepared for the global market.For universities, this article may help the understanding of the importance of the university-enterprise and the development ofmechanisms to facilitate and assist the transfer of knowledge between these actors.For the Company, the article may highlight the importance of joint research with research centers and universities to generateinnovations that will enable competitive advantages for the company in national and international markets.For the Government, can serve as an example of public policies and structured to allow the continuation of important programsfor the generation of innovations and competitive enterprises in the international market. This role is already carried out indeveloped countries and is now also recognized by developing countries as in the case of Brazil. However, it is important thatthese policies in Brazil have yet to be better systematized so that they are temporary and not integrated with any program ofnational development and global competitiveness.Madrid, October 20, 21 & 22 - 2010212