Launch of Jamaica Innovations

The Jamaican National Technology Commercialization Program, Jamaica Innovations, officially launched at the 31st Annual Science and Technology Conference.

Jamaica Innovations is the result of a year-long effort to assess needs, develop a strategy, and train personnel. The program is funded by the Development Bank of Jamaica as part of their BIGEE initiative to Boost Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the country. The launch featured a panel of speakers representing each of the participating institutions,:

Christopher Brown, Development Bank of Jamaica

Prince Graham-Hayes, University of Technology Jamaica

Marjorie Buckley, Northern Caribbean University

John Lindo, University of the West Indies, Mona

Charah Watson, Scientific Research Counsel

Arundeep Pradhan, APIOiX

From Right to Left: Christopher Brown, Prince Graham-Hayes, Marjorie Buckley, John Lindo, Charah Watson, and Arundeep Pradhan