Corporate Partnerships
Changing the economic landscape in South Carolina and beyond
The Office of Corporate Partnerships (OCP) at Clemson University works with corporate and economic development partners to launch new educational opportunities, foster talent development, and advance research programs to create impactful outcomes. As a Carnegie R1 research institution, we believe that the value of a Clemson education is enhanced by multidisciplinary innovation and experiential learning opportunities with our partners. We look forward to working with your organization.
Talent Development
Student and Faculty Talent
OCP works with corporate partners to establish a strategic plan that includes student and faculty talent development. These opportunities include:
- Creative Inquiry Undergraduate Research
- Senior design capstone projects
- Curriculum co-development
- Internships and co-ops
- Full-time position recruitment
- Guest seminars
- Hosting student site visits
- Event and program sponsorship such as Deep Orange and PEER/WISE,
- Equipment discounts and gifts-in-kind
- Named facilities, labs, buildings, and professorships
Research Engagement
Research
Clemson’s Division of Research manages the research enterprise at the university. OCP develops a strategic plan with our corporate partners that includes a research component. This includes collaborating on federal and state grant opportunities and industry-sponsored research. Faculty members and students on the main campus, at research sites, and Innovation Campuses across the state of South Carolina perform cutting-edge research.
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Technology Licensing
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) provides the expertise needed to propel innovative technology from the laboratory into commercial markets. CURF works with companies and organizations to manage the university’s technology portfolio and licensing these technologies.
Campus and Community Impact
As part of Clemson University’s economic development mission as a land-grant university, part of OCP’s strategic engagement with companies includes collaboration to create impact on Clemson campuses, South Carolina, and the greater region. This includes opportunities to invest or co-locate at Innovation Campuses or research sites, collaborating on economic development initiatives and serving on university advisory boards.
Innovation Campuses, Centers and Institutes focused on Industry Engagement
Innovation Campuses
Clemson Innovation Campuses have an educational, research, and economic development mission. Each campus has a focus area aligned with key strategic industry clusters in the state and region. These campuses provide specialized facilities, research, and services that create an environment where Clemson University’s faculty, staff, and students can interact with our corporate partners to create new knowledge and ways of using knowledge.
The university’s Innovation Campuses include:
Research and Education Centers
Research is conducted at the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences’ six Research and Education Centers (REC) strategically located across the state of South Carolina in distinct soil and climate regions for educational and research engagement with companies.
The university’s Research and Education Centers include:
Centers and Institutes
Clemson University has established many Centers and Institutes where companies can interact with faculty, students, and staff in select areas of expertise. These centers feature specialized facilities and services.
Centers and Institutes at the university include:
- Artificial Intelligence Research Institute for Science and Engineering (AIRISE) Institute
- Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC)
- Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Brook T. Smith Launchpad
- Center for Corporate Learning
- Center for Advanced Manufacturing
- FRESH
- J. Daniel and Nancy Garrison Sales Innovation Program
- Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics
- South Carolina’s Coalition for Math & Science
- Watt Family Innovation Center
- Wood Utilization + Design Institute
Contact the Office of Corporate Partnerships to connect with Clemson in the areas of Talent Development, Research Engagement, and Campus and Community Impact.
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Clemson University Office of Corporate Partnerships
Leslie Doss, Business Manager
Email: ldoss@clemson.edu
