Clemson University
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is dedicated to advancing the research enterprise at Clemson University by connecting faculty and students with industry partners. CURF facilitates the commercialization of university technologies, supports research collaboration, and promotes innovation through various funding and support programs.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Clemson University
391 College Avenue, Suite 401, Clemson, SC 29631
Products
Available technologies catalog
An online, searchable catalog of university-developed technologies available for licensing across domains such as materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, and software.
Third-party technology publisher listings
Distribution of selected technology listings to external technology publisher platforms to increase visibility to industry and potential licensees.
Available technologies catalog
An online, searchable catalog of university-developed technologies available for licensing across domains such as materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, and software.
Third-party technology publisher listings
Distribution of selected technology listings to external technology publisher platforms to increase visibility to industry and potential licensees.
Services
Patent landscape reports, market opportunity analysis, competitive intelligence, and technical reviews to assess commercialization potential.
Management of invention disclosures, IP evaluation, connection to patent counsel, support for patent filing and prosecution decisions, and web-enabled inventor portal access.
Preparation of term sheets, negotiation support, license drafting and execution, and post-execution compliance monitoring.
Creation of marketing materials, outreach to potential licensees, conference representation, and facilitation of industry site visits.
Identification of sponsors and grant opportunities, SBIR/STTR guidance, letters of support, and connections to external subject-matter experts.
Competitive, staged internal grant program to support work that increases the commercial readiness of disclosed intellectual property.
Patent landscape reports, market opportunity analysis, competitive intelligence, and technical reviews to assess commercialization potential.
Management of invention disclosures, IP evaluation, connection to patent counsel, support for patent filing and prosecution decisions, and web-enabled inventor portal access.
Preparation of term sheets, negotiation support, license drafting and execution, and post-execution compliance monitoring.
Creation of marketing materials, outreach to potential licensees, conference representation, and facilitation of industry site visits.
Identification of sponsors and grant opportunities, SBIR/STTR guidance, letters of support, and connections to external subject-matter experts.
Competitive, staged internal grant program to support work that increases the commercial readiness of disclosed intellectual property.
Expertise Areas
- Technology commercialization
- Intellectual property management and patent strategy
- Market research and patent landscaping
- Licensing and contract negotiation
Key Technologies
- IP analytics and patent landscaping tools
- Online inventor disclosure portals and technology database platforms
- AI-driven predictive modeling (deep learning) for chemical and biological interactions
- Semantic segmentation and image-processing pipelines for geospatial mapping
News & Updates
Recognition of innovative contributions by Clemson inventors at the 2024 InnoVision Awards.
A partnership aimed at enhancing the commercialization of university research through the NSF Hub.
Highlighting two startups from Clemson that have been recognized as finalists for the InnoVision Awards.
Nectero Medical has commenced its clinical trials, marking a significant step in its research and development.
An event celebrating the innovative achievements of researchers and startups associated with CURF.
An overview of CURF's initiatives aimed at fostering diversity within the research community.
Recognition of innovative contributions by Clemson inventors at the 2024 InnoVision Awards.
A partnership aimed at enhancing the commercialization of university research through the NSF Hub.
Highlighting two startups from Clemson that have been recognized as finalists for the InnoVision Awards.
Nectero Medical has commenced its clinical trials, marking a significant step in its research and development.
An event celebrating the innovative achievements of researchers and startups associated with CURF.
An overview of CURF's initiatives aimed at fostering diversity within the research community.