Research Innovation and Development Office

The Research Innovation and Development Office [RIDO] is part of Research Services. It aims to provide the University with expert and professional services in all matters relating to the University's research-based commercial activities and legal environment.

Functions supported by the Office include the administration of and the provision of information about:

• Contract or Commercial Research and Consultancy Services
• Intellectual Property
• Research Commercialisation
• Legal Support

Objectives

The Research Innovation and Development Office endeavours to:

• expand and diversify external research and development funding from industry and government sources;
• identify and support opportunities for research collaboration between university, government, industry and other research organizations;
• manage the negotiation of R & D and research contracts with external bodies;
• advise researchers about prospective sources for development and commercialization of IP;
• facilitate a culture of innovation;
• identify and facilitate new business opportunities;
• advise on IP management and protection; and
• market the University's research capability.

The Office is staffed by -

• Director Research Services (and Manager, Technology Transfer) - Jasper Taylor, x4422
• Research Legal Officer - Jim Campbell, x5238

[Note that our Business Development Manager left JCU as part of the mid-2006 re-structure.]

Suite 101, Kevin Stark Research Building,
Douglas Campus, Townsville, QLD 4811
rido@jcu.edu.au