Clemson University Research Foundation

Clemson University Research Foundation Advancing the research enterprise at Clemson University.

The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a non-profit corporation that facilitates the transfer of Clemson University’s intellectual property to the private sector for commercial development and societal benefit. To learn more about CURF services and to view current technologies available for license, visit www.clemson.edu/curf. Key activities to support this mission include:
1) Per

form Clemson University technology transfer function
2) Facilitate the commercialization of Clemson University research through technology licensing
3) Promote and support sponsored research activity
4) Generate revenue to further support research efforts at the University and to promote the development of technology

Great ideas can create even greater impact when they reach the right partners. In Topic #8 of Innovation Explained, we’...
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.

Don’t miss it! Clemson researchers, discover how your ideas can move from the lab to the marketplace with the Clemson NS...
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

What happens when university research is ready to move beyond the lab? That’s where licensing comes in.Licensing gives c...
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.

Organic Dry Peas Built for the SoutheastDr. Dil Thavarajah is developing nutrient-rich organic dry pea cultivars adapted...
08/04/2026

Organic Dry Peas Built for the Southeast

Dr. Dil Thavarajah is developing nutrient-rich organic dry pea cultivars adapted to winter production in South Carolina and across the Southeast. These cultivars offer a 90–95-day growing cycle, strong yield potential and tolerance to fungal and bacterial diseases. Five organic dry pea cultivars have already been released, with several additional cultivars advancing through the breeding pipeline. The program could provide regional growers with a valuable low-input winter crop while supporting more sustainable food production.

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.

Sharing your research is essential but timing matters. Publishing, presenting, demonstrating, or posting your work onlin...
07/29/2026

Sharing your research is essential but timing matters.

Publishing, presenting, demonstrating, or posting your work online before protecting it may affect patent eligibility, commercialization opportunities, and licensing potential.

Connect with CURF early to help preserve the future possibilities of your innovation.

Meet the Mind highlights the researchers behind Clemson innovation. Each feature introduces a translating discovery ...
07/27/2026

Meet the Mind highlights the researchers behind Clemson innovation. Each feature introduces a translating discovery into real-world impact.

This week: Dr. Sachin Rustgi, Associate Professor of Plant and Environmental Sciences, is advancing innovative strategies to increase the yield of major crops.

Learn how CURF helps turn innovation into impact: curf.clemson.edu

A patent is an important milestone, but it is only the beginning. Turning an invention into real-world impact may involv...
07/16/2026

A patent is an important milestone, but it is only the beginning.

Turning an invention into real-world impact may involve licensing, startup formation, industry partnerships, product development, and funding. CURF helps Clemson researchers navigate the path from invention to impact.

Congratulations to the Clemson Summer 2026 NSF I-Corps Regional Cohort on their graduation!Through NSF I-Corps, particip...
07/09/2026

Congratulations to the Clemson Summer 2026 NSF I-Corps Regional Cohort on their graduation!

Through NSF I-Corps, participants explored the commercial potential of their innovations through customer discovery, entrepreneurial training, and mentorship.

CURF is proud to support Clemson innovators as they work to move discoveries from the lab toward real-world impact.

Congratulations to GNQ Insilico on its ribbon cutting at CUBEInC, Clemson University’s Biomedical Innovation Campus!CURF...
07/07/2026

Congratulations to GNQ Insilico on its ribbon cutting at CUBEInC, Clemson University’s Biomedical Innovation Campus!

CURF’s Deputy Director, Mark Roth, and Executive Assistant, Leigh Humphries, attended the June 24 event alongside Greenville leaders, including Sam Konduros, President and CEO of Greenville City Economic Development Corp., and Mayor Knox White.

GNQ Insilico is a TechBio company using artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and multi-omics to help advance drug development and precision medicine. During the event, GNQ Insilico also received $50,000 from SCRA to support the upfit of its offices and lab.

We are excited to see innovative companies like GNQ Insilico growing in Greenville and contributing to the region’s biomedical innovation ecosystem.

What makes an invention patentable?In general, an invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious. That means it cannot a...
06/30/2026

What makes an invention patentable?

In general, an invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious. That means it cannot already exist publicly, it should solve a real problem or serve a meaningful function, and it cannot be an obvious next step to experts in the field.

CURF helps Clemson researchers navigate this process and understand how their discoveries can move toward protection and impact.

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