Intrapreneurship in the Public Sector: Analysis of Practices and Challenges in a Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the presence of entrepreneurial characteristics at the Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI), Angical Campus, from the perspective of its managers, seeking to understand how intrapreneurship manifests itself within the context of public educational administration. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in authors who discuss intrapreneurship and its implications for public management, highlighting dimensions such as innovation, proactivity, autonomy, and teamwork as key factors influencing organizational performance. Method: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach and a case study design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale to assess managers’ perceptions of entrepreneurial characteristics within the institution. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that entrepreneurial characteristics are present in the campus management, with flexibility being the most perceived and teamwork the most applied trait in managers’ daily activities. These results reinforce the role of intrapreneurship as a driver of innovation and efficiency in the public sector. Research Implications: The study contributes to understanding intrapreneurship as a strategic element in public educational management, offering insights for institutional policies aimed at fostering innovative leadership. Originality/Value: This research stands out for its empirical analysis of intrapreneurial behavior within a public educational institution, an area still underexplored in national literature.