James Cook University (JCU) Australia located in Queensland, Australia. It was established in  1970 and is named after the famous British explorer Captain James Cook, who was the first  European to navigate and chart parts of the Australian coast. JCU has multiple campuses located  in Townsville as the largest campus that offers a wide range of programs and research  opportunities, and in Cairns as another significant campus, particularly strong in marine biology  and tropical research. 

JCU is committed to do a collaboration with business, industry, government and the community  to create lasting benefits for the region and a brighter future for the tropics generally. One of the  greatest challenges facing regional universities like JCU is establishing a critical mass to address  the significant research issues facing the region. To this end, JCU has entered into several  partnerships to consolidate strengths, particularly in tropical science and innovation, and build  capacity by co-locating key research staff and infrastructure.

JCU also has Research and Innovation Services that work as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for JCU researchers  seeking assistance with grants for competitive funding, industry-led research partnerships, ethics,  animal welfare, research information, commercialisation of intellectual property, and innovation  activities. Research and Innovation Services also provides a critical interface between industry and  JCU through which government, business and community can engage with the breadth and depth  of JCU’s research and commercial expertise, intellectual property, facilities, research stations,  analytical services, and innovation centres.

JCU’s Research and Innovation Services can help students in achieving their research goals or  overcome organisational challenges, such as: 

∙ Partner – Research and innovation Services 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  licensing or forming spin-out companies. 

∙ Engage – Research and innovation Services can help you build collaborative outcome oriented partnerships with our researchers. 

∙ Access – Research and innovation Services can assist you to access Government tenders  and research and development funding for entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, small to large  businesses, and researchers. 

For students who crave to be better in research and become an innovative leader in the business  industry, James Cook University would be a great place to study.