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Advancing Innovation: A Study Visit to QUB and Insights from James G. Doherty

This study visit to Queen's University Belfast (QUB) from May 24-26, 2010, provided invaluable insights into the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Led by James G. Doherty, a notable businessman and co-founder of Amphion Semiconductor Ltd., the visit highlighted key initiatives in microelectronics and innovation. Participants engaged with QUB's entrepreneurs' role model panel, exploring the challenges of transitioning from academia to business. The event emphasized the importance of intellectual property management and collaborative ventures, nurturing the next generation of innovators.

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Advancing Innovation: A Study Visit to QUB and Insights from James G. Doherty

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  1. James G Doherty ETF Study Visit to QUB 24 - 26 May 2010

  2. Academic • Student, postgraduate research, senior lecturer in microelectronics • Enterprise activities • QUBIS Ltd • Northern Ireland Technology Centre • QUEST ITeC Ltd • European Technology Entrepreneurs Programme • Northern Ireland Innovation Programme • Innovation Equity Ltd

  3. Businessman • Founded Amphion Semiconductor Ltd in 1994 • Silicon microchip design • IP licensing model • 60 staff • Co-headquartered Belfast and San Jose, California • Offices in Boston, Milton Keynes, Tokyo • IP licensed by major corporations in US, Europe and Japan • Sold to Conexant Systems, California in 2004 • Involved in other start-up projects

  4. QUB Entrepreneurs Role Model Panel • Panel of 15 - 20 entrepreneurs • Across a wide range of disciplines and businesses • Interact with students, postgraduates and staff members • Annual reviews • Activities driven by University requirements

  5. Intellectual Property Advisory Group • University Knowledge Exploitation Centre • Formal processes for identifying, examining, patenting and exploiting IP • IPAG • 5 external advisors plus KE staff • 4 senior businessmen • 1 senior marketeer • Advise on continued patenting, and pathways to exploitation

  6. QUBIS Ltd • University business spin-off vehicle • Start-up support • Seedcorn and venture capital • Board director for 19 years, and director of several QUBIS companies • Continued close contact • Understand challenges of university/enterprise relationship • Challenges of metamorphosis from academic to businessman

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