JCU Connect About JCU Connect

About JCU Connect

Opening doors to opportunity

JCU Connect links the world-class expertise of James Cook University (JCU) with industry needs. From developing strategic partnerships to harnessing innovation, JCU Connect is committed to making sure great ideas and great inventions get to market.

We can work with you in a range of ways to help you achieve your research goals or overcome organisational challenges.
  • Partner - JCU Connect can assist with developing strategic partnerships and connect you with people, expertise, and resources from across JCU and our global networks.
  • Innovate - JCU is passionate about innovation. We can link you with technologies for licencing or forming spin-out companies.
  • Engage - JCU Connect can help you build collaborative outcome-oriented partnerships with our researchers.
  • Access - JCU Connect can assist you to access Government tenders and research and development funding for entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, small to large businesses and researchers.

We liaise on behalf of researchers with funding bodies, industry partners, government bureaucracies and other institutions’ research offices.