Government has a fundamental role in the development of an efficient national innovation system, strong enough to allow the development of R&D and innovation in firms. Thus companies constantly expect several programs and policies from Government in order to support their technological innovation. This is a fundamental condition if Brazil wants to reach a higher level of development. However, not only the Government, but also the companies need to develop some actions for a better innovative result, i.e., companies need to do their "homework". The objective of this paper is to discuss and analyze some of these actions to support the innovation in companies.
innovation; R & D; R & D policies
