Clemson University Research Foundation
Higher EducationSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Clemson University Research Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that facilitates the transfer of Clemson University’s intellectual property to the private sector for commercial development and societal benefit. Operating within the higher education landscape, CURF acts as a bridge between university research and industry by coordinating licensing and pathways to commercialization. Based in Clemson, South Carolina, it operates as a mid-sized entity within the university ecosystem. Private sector entities seeking access to Clemson's intellectual property for licensing and commercialization form CURF's core customer base. As the intermediary, CURF helps connect university innovations with market opportunities and oversees the transfer process to support societal impact.