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JCU Connect Partner with us

Partner with us

JCU has a proven track record in the delivery of high-quality research which delivers outcomes for our industry and community partners.

JCU Connect can assist your organisation with developing strategic partnerships and connect you with world-class University expertise across our global networks. We can work with you in a range of ways to assist your organisation to achieve goals, overcome pressing challenges and collaborate to discover new opportunities.

We support:

  • Research and Development (R&D) partnerships.
  • Professional and consulting services.
  • Access to facilities, expertise, student talent, and networks.
  • Access to government grants and tenders to support projects and problem-solving.
  • Innovative thinking and commercialisation of great ideas.

JCU is passionate about innovation and making sure great ideas and inventions get to market.

JCU Connect’s Development and Commercialisation team offers advice to researchers on intellectual property protection and commercialisation of research outcomes as well as delivers education and training to staff through seminars and workshops.

The Development and Commercialisation team will provide personalised advice and support to:

  • Assist with completing an Innovation Disclosure and Originators Statement.
  • Determine the potential commercial value of an idea or design.
  • Protect intellectual property.
  • Obtain access to sources of funding to commercialise technology.
  • Develop a commercialisation strategy.

If you have an idea you would like assistance developing, please submit the Invention Disclosure Form

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Contact the Development and Commercialisation team

We would love to talk to you to discuss the stage of your project, what you would like to achieve, potential markets and partners and ways to protect your intellectual property via our online general enquiry form or email jcuconnect@jcu.edu.au.

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Seth Jones

Manager, Development and Commercialisation

seth.jones@jcu.edu.au

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Robert Buhrke

Business Development Manager

robert.buhrke@jcu.edu.au

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Tony Tucker

Business Development Manager

tony.tucker@jcu.edu.au

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Anna Langlois

Manager, Commercial Development

anna.langlois@jcu.edu.au

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Pradeep Sadasivan Pillai

Associate, Development and Commercialisation

pradeep.sadasivanpillai@jcu.edu.au

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Mario Martini

AusIndustry, Innovation Facilitator

mario.martini@aigroup.com.au

Phone: 0409 066 475