A Relação entre Internacionalização e Inovação nas Multinacionais de Países Emergentes

Objective:  Evaluate the relationship between the degree of internationalization, the intensity of Research & Development (IPD (ii) IPD (iii) internationalization increases IP&D, which in turn increases patents. The results differ by the size of the companies, with the impacts of internationalization on innovation being greater for smaller companies, and the impact of IP&D on the generation of patents being greater for larger companies. Originality/relevance : Of the various forms of relationship between innovation and internationalization, the evidence for obtaining knowledge from internationalization is relatively recent and, therefore, the impact of internationalization on innovation has been the focus of more current research. However, a large part of the studies focuses on a single country, mainly developed countries. Therefore, it is of great relevance to study this theme in developing countries. Contributions:  This study contributes to the advance in the literature on internationalization, proving empirically that, as in developed countries, internationalization in BRICS has a positive effect on innovation. Contributions for practice: Study shows the need to use international expansion strategy as a tool to increase investment capacity in innovation.