As the Assistant Vice Principal of Partnerships and Innovation, Jim Banting plays an invaluable role in contributing to supporting research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the ecosystem within and around Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. It’s not hard to see why he is certain he has the best job in the world! 

During this episode, Jim explains how his office works to advance research, partnerships, and knowledge mobilization to strengthen Queens University’s local, national and global impact. This doesn’t come without its challenges, and Jim shares how he hopes to see the technology transfer field evolve in the future. 

We also discuss how Queens prioritizes the Sustainable Development Goals, some of the biggest success stories to emerge from the university (including technicolor technology and a topical therapy for a pre-cancerous condition), and their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In This Episode:

[00:52] Introducing today’s guest, Assistant Vice Principal of Partnerships and Innovation at Queens University, Jim Banting.

[02:07] Jim shares an overview of the full-circle story of his career.  

[05:36] Why Jim thinks he has the best job in the world.

[06:45] The mission of the office of Partnerships and Innovation at Queen’s University, and its four functions. 

[07:53] Jim shares some details about the Market Focus Research Workshop series he offered last fall. 

[10:52] How Jim’s office is structured, and the people who are part of his team.

[11:41] Technology transfer metrics that Jim’s office aims for each year. 

[13:10] The two support channels that Jim’s office offers to startups.  

[15:37] Funding opportunities that are available for startups (and more established small businesses) in Canada. 

[17:09] How Queens University has prioritized the Sustainable Development Goals. 

[19:00] Corporate partners that Queens University receives support from. 

[21:23] Some of the biggest success stories to come out of Queens University. 

[23:00] Why an ex-Queens University professor has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  

[24:25] Work being done by the Foundry Program at Queens University. 

[27:30] The biggest challenges that Jim’s office is currently facing. 

[29:02] Jim’s office’s approach to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

[32:31] Organizations that Jim’s office is involved with. 

[34:11] Jim’s wishes for the future! 

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