Clemson University Research Foundation

Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a nonprofit organization that supports and manages research activities at Clemson University. Its primary role is to facilitate the commercialization of innovative ideas and technologies developed by university researchers, helping turn ideas into market-ready products or solutions. CURF manages licensing, intellectual property, and startup creation, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. By doing so, it helps ensure that research benefits society and contributes to economic growth while enabling researchers to focus on their work.