Análisis de la innovación de las MiPymes de la CAPIA

Abstract

This scientific article aims to analyze innovation development in the MSMEs of the Chamber of Commerce of the Small Industry of Azuay (CAPIA by its Spanish acronym). For these purposes, theories and concepts of innovation in MSMEs were presented, and indicators were established to measure innovation: economic, effectiveness, culture, and intensity. This research used a descriptive, documentary, and field methodology with a quantitative approach that established these entities' innovation levels through a survey applied to 94 MSMEs in Azuay. In fact, as a result, it was found that 44.7% of the entities are innovative and 37.1% are highly innovative, of which food companies, and graphic industries, among others, are more remarkable. Concerning the few innovators, 25% refers to the chemical industry, 17.65% to ICTs and services, 9.09% to clothing, and 40% to wood and cork. Therefore, it is concluded that these entities need accompaniment and technical advice to strengthen their knowledge of innovative methodologies to improve at the short-term organizational, economic, and commercial levels.