Technological innovation system in agribusiness: motors and evolution

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the evolution and interaction over time of functions a technological innovation system (TIS) based on concept an motor. Design/methodology/approach It is case study associated with technology for producing cage-free pullets laying eggs in Pelotas/Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Findings The motors proposed by TIS approach evolve sequentially are cumulative causality mechanisms. study's results identified two functionalities: analysis chain as whole coordination actors involved system. also presence inflection points at beginning each motors. Research limitations/implications absence more accurate detailing market motor discussions cage free Pelotas. Practical implications Innovation Motors new guiding participatory initiatives rural areas. Originality/value Application agribusiness proposition analysis, addition including activation triggers between