Advanced Technology Unit James Cook University of North Queensland is the only Australian University to be located in the tropical cropping zone and has close access to sugar cane producers and processors. James Cook University has taken the initiative of bringing together its multidisciplinary research and training skills to set up JCU Sugar. JCU sugar is an advanced technology research unit located in the heart of the sugar industry in North Qeensland, which provides multidisciplinary research and development services for the harvesting and processing of Sugar cane. The Unit's strategic links with overseas universities and research institutes enable it to set up multidisciplinary teams to solve unique industry-related problems.
Training is provided at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Every year James Cook University Departments run about 10 undergraduate projects in areas related to Sugar processing. The strength in James Cook University industry collaboration is built on the expertise of its engineers, scientists and technical support staff. This expertise is integrated to provide industry with market-oriented services. JCU Sugar is in the business of technology transfer and will invest any surpluses from commercial interactions in strategic research.