Turining Ideas Into Real Impact, James Cook University

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https://www.jcu.edu.au/this-is-uni/real-stories/articles/impact-10x

Making innovation take flight In a world brimming with talent and competition, it’s vital to have the skills and knowledge to bring bright ideas off the table and into the wider world. But getting those ideas off the canvas can be harder than it seems. Industry connections, communication skills and networking play a vital role in getting ideas and research off the ground. Just where can someone go to make this happen? Enter Impact 10X. Impact10X is a multi-campus initiative developed through the Graduate Research School located at JCU’s state-of-the-art Ideas Lab in Cairns, and deployed across Townsville and Singapore campuses - with Brisbane sending candidates too. The Impact 10X initiative provides an environment where ideas are tested, refined, and accelerated toward commercial success. Relaunched in 2025 by Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation & Industry Lead and Mindesigns (JCU Founders-in-Residence Portfolio Company), Impact 10x is supported by JCU and the Queensland Government’s Regional Enabler Program.