Open innovation is usually only understood from the company s perspective, because it is responsible for innovating. However, the university, through the Technology Park, Incubator and Innovation Agency, can be a relevant actor and provide companies with fruitful connection possibilities in a network of open innovation and triple helix. The qualitative field research and the bibliographic research sought to verify how the UFRJ internal network works for connections with abroad. Different levels of relationship between university and company, barriers and gaps in relation to internal communication were identified. Nevertheless, all respondents were aware of the benefits of contact with companies.