Clemson University Research Foundation
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 Research Foundation
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.
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
Key People
Chris Gesswein
Executive Director
Chase Kasper
Senior Deputy Director
Andy Bluvas
Assistant Director of IP Management
Mark Roth
Associate Director of Business Development
Pushparajah Thavarajah
Business Development Associate - Life Sciences
Cindy Sauer
Contract Manager
Chris Gesswein
Executive Director
Chase Kasper
Senior Deputy Director
Andy Bluvas
Assistant Director of IP Management
Mark Roth
Associate Director of Business Development
Pushparajah Thavarajah
Business Development Associate - Life Sciences
Cindy Sauer
Contract Manager
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.