“Nasa’s Culture of Innovation” was the topic of the speech held by John Saiz, former chief technologist of NASA Johnson Space Center, in the series of meetings called Open Talk. The event took place on September 23 and was organized by the UFRJ Science Park in partnership with Sebrae (Brazil’s Micro and Small Business Support Service), ANPEI (National Association for Research and Development of Innovative Companies) and Elo Group, a graduate from Coppe/UFRJ Business Incubator.