THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AS AGENT OF INNOVATION, FROM THE PERPECTIVE OF THE QUADRUPLE HELIX

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the Felipe Streich Industrial District of Santa Rosa - RS, its role in the development and the forms of relationship between the actors that compose, providing innovation, including a  Quadruple  Helix   approach,   with   a   use   of instigating and expand an innovation and increase as actions in industrial districts. It  is   classified   as   apllied,   field   research, qualitative and descriptive research. As a result, see if the district generates foreign economies and promotes specializations  in the services offered by companies, it also participates in the development of the city of  Santa Rosa - RS  to  generate   economic and social returns. It was noticed a lack of joint involvement of the actors. This study contributed to demonstrate the   need   for entrepreneurs to innovate in the production process of their  organizations,  implementing  elements  of  industry  4.0  for  that, they must expand the interaction between the actors. The originality is found in the  interaction  between  the  Quadruple  Helix and industrial districts with already existing theoretical contributions. This work proves the studies that affirm  that  universities promote innovations in companies, with support from the government   and   the   community,   providing   local   and   regional development.