Research And Development Efforts In México During The COVID-19 Virus Contingency

Research and Development in Mexico has historically been a complex mix of political, economic, academic and social factors which knit an intricate net of circumstances that, until today, keeps the country in an impasse that hinders individuals to nurture the R+D cycle and to make the most of the innovation and technology created through this cycle. Despite the innovation potential of the country, the opportunity to generate technology through research and that this technology is able to be commercialized and generate business is still reserved to just a few. This can be seen in the number of patent applications produced by national residents in comparison with countries with OECD economies.