Clemson University Research Foundation

10/07/2026

What does it take to turn university research into thriving South Carolina companies?

Join i4Series, the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), South Carolina Research Authority - SCRA and Fund That Tiger for "From Lab to Legacy: Investing in Clemson’s Innovation Pipeline."

Hear from innovation leaders, including CarbonCents, about funding early-stage companies, scaling research-based ventures and building a stronger path from lab to market, including a look at a $10 million capital campaign to help keep promising companies in the Upstate.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5-7:30 p.m.
📍 Thornblade Club, Greer, SC
🤝 Panel discussion, Q&A and networking

Register: https://bit.ly/4y3SYNB

10/06/2026

Milestone ✅

Clemson researchers have developed five USDA-certified organic field pea varieties tailored to Southeast growing conditions, creating new opportunities for regional growers and plant-based food markets.

See how these winter crops could turn fallow acreage into a harvest: https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-develops-five-field-pea-varieties-for-southeast-growers/

This release is a significant milestone for Clemson University, reflecting a decade-long investment in the Advanced Plant Technology program.

09/24/2026

Welcome to our Fall 2026 Clemson I-Corps Program cohort! We were thrilled to kick off our first session at the Madren Center this morning.

The program will allow teams of University scientists and post-doctoral or graduate students to get outside of the lab and into the marketplace to explore the commercial landscape for their innovations. We're looking forward to following their progress over the next several weeks!


National Science Foundation (NSF)

09/01/2026

A Smarter Way to Support Poultry Gut Health

Dr. Khaled Abdelaziz has developed a synbiotic feed additive that combines prebiotics and probiotics to support poultry growth and intestinal health. The technology is designed to promote a healthier gut microbiome, improve resistance to foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, and protect broilers against necrotic enteritis.

is CURF’s spotlight on Clemson University innovators and their cutting-edge research. Each featured technology is part of CURF’s licensing portfolio and available for commercial development.

08/28/2026

From discovery to real-world impact.

In the final installment of our Innovation Explained series, we’re taking a look at how Clemson research reaches industry. Through intellectual property protection, industry partnerships, licensing and commercialization, CURF helps move innovative ideas beyond the lab and into the marketplace.

Thank you for following along with our Innovation Explained series!

08/25/2026

Safer Prescribing Through AI

This AI-based drug-drug interaction prediction model is designed to improve medication safety.

By using machine learning to predict occurrence of 168 potential drug-drug interactions, this technology supports more accurate risk detection for patients taking multiple medications.

is CURF’s spotlight on Clemson University innovators and their cutting-edge research. Each featured technology is part of CURF’s licensing portfolio and available for commercial development.

08/24/2026

One innovation. Two paths to impact.

Should a new technology become the foundation of a startup or be licensed to an established company?

Topic #9 of Innovation Explained explores the difference and how both pathways can help Clemson innovations reach the marketplace.

08/21/2026

Great ideas can create even greater impact when they reach the right partners.

In Topic #8 of Innovation Explained, we’re breaking down what types of Clemson innovations can be licensed and how licensing creates value for both companies and Clemson inventors.

Companies can gain access to innovation, research expertise and new market opportunities, while Clemson researchers can strengthen industry partnerships, support startup growth and expand the reach of their work.

See how CURF connects innovation with opportunity.

08/10/2026

Don’t miss it! Clemson researchers, discover how your ideas can move from the lab to the marketplace with the Clemson NSF I-Corps Fall Regional Cohort.

Join us for five sessions this fall designed to help researchers explore the commercial potential of their innovations and take the next step toward bringing them to market.

Apply today at www.curf.clemson.edu

08/07/2026

What happens when university research is ready to move beyond the lab?

That’s where licensing comes in.

Licensing gives companies and startups permission to commercialize university technology. Through this, Clemson technologies can move from discovery to commercial application which connects university innovation with companies, industries and communities.