Análisis de los consorcios tecnológicos empresariales en Chile

This paper analyzes the performance of Technological Consortia in Chile. Using information provided by a direct survey to participants, it is found that enterprises attribute to these programs a low impact on their performance in aspects related to technological innovation. A relatively higher evaluation is found in terms of improving access to technological knowledge and the development of new joint technological projects with other firms of the consortium. Given that the effects of these programs have been found to be relatively low, there are doubts that they have been contributing to solve the markets failures that justify their public funding. The results of this study suggest that changes in management and design, and a better definition of objectives and outcomes are needed to improve the contribution of consortia to the innovation performance of firms.