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== Promoting Student innovation Innovation and entrepreneurship =Entrepreneurship=

Student innovation at Clemson University starts with engaged learning and undergraduate research, which is combined in the '''Creative Inquiry Program'''. &nbsp;This program has had immense success in inspiring students to get involved in design and innovation. &nbsp;'''Engineering World Health (EWH), Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries (CEDC),&nbsp;''' and '''Engineers Without Border Borders (EWB)''' also have a large presence on the campus and motivate students to change the world through their ideas.

[[File:Vox novoIn addition to these national programs&nbsp;'''The DEN''' (Design and Entrepreneurship Network)&nbsp;has become influential on campus.jpg|right|200x100px|Vox novoThe DEN has proven to be a valuable resources for students interested in Entrepreneurship by hosting events like&nbsp;'''3 Day Startup'''&nbsp;and&nbsp;'''Startup Weekend'''. &nbsp;Clemson's '''IDEAS (Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Among Students) and CUBS (Community for Undergraduate Business Students) Communities&nbsp;'''house students from a variety of disciplines with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students from across campus also have the opportunity to participate in competitions like the '''CECAS Spark Challenge''' and the '''Walter Hunter Business Plan Competition and Lecture Series Pitch Smackdown'''. These competitions encourage students to get involved in the I&E infrastructure both on campus and beyond.jpg]]

Captivating innovation talks are held on campus twice For related postgraduate study, Clemson’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business offers both a [https://www.clemson.edu/business/departments/mba/academics/entrepreneurship/ft-mbae.html full and part-time MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation]. The full time program is specifically designed for students looking to launch a monthstart-up or expand an existing small business. &nbsp;'''VoxNovo Talks''', hosted by the Clemson Graduate Student GovernmentThese students move through their courses as a cohort, allowing them to form connections with their peers and&nbsp;'''Tiger Talks''', hosted by instructors to foster successful business strategies. Individuals in this program also have the Clemson Bioengineering Society, opportunity to participate in an eight week international internship with a start-up company. These internships are two popular events that bring together inspirational individuals where shared ideas tailored to the student’s learning and career goals and perspectives change also allow students to immerse themselves in the corporate world.and culture of the location of their internship

The '''Arther MThis relationship is also fostered by faculty involvement in programs like the nationally renowned&nbsp;[http://www. Spiro Institue for Entrepreneurial Leadershipclemson.edu/academics/programs/creative-inquiry/ <b>Creative Inquiry</b>]&nbsp;'''was founded with program&nbsp;- where faculty sponsors play a mission large role in guiding the innovation techniques and actively contributing to support education, research and outreach programs that promote entrepreneurial activity and economic the development of the region, state, and nationa technology. &nbsp;The Sprio Institute draws from the expertise within the College of Business and Behavioral Science to explore entrepreneurial leadership.

One recent initiative to foster cross-disciplinary and innovative curriculum has been made through the '''[http://www.clemson.edu/academics/programs/thinks2/ Clemson Thinks²]&nbsp;'''program. The program is built around the idea of Faculty Scholars developing Critical Thinking (CT) courses, based off the [Filehttp:MBA EI//www.clemson.jpg|left|300x75px|MBA EIedu/cuhonors/current-students/courses/SeminarsSpring2015.jpg]html Calhoun Honors College]seminar courses.&nbsp;

A unique graduate degree in entrepreneurship is offered at Clemson =Actively Supporting the University:&nbsp;'''an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBAe)''' where students begin with an idea, apply rigorous business principles and graduate with both an MBA degree and a market-ready business idea. &nbsp;Innovation and entrepreneurship is also captured in the'''Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate Program''', offered to all graduate students in engineering and science disciplines. &nbsp;Students also have the opportunity to graduate in a Business Management Major with an emphasis area in Entrepreneurship.Transfer Function=

Opportunities for funding of student-led technologies is offered directly through '''LaunchPadSC''', a competition CURF owns and operates several facilities that is designed to assist individuals support business incubation and/or teams in enable Clemson research activities: the genesis of ideas Center for new business concepts Applied Technology, Griffith Incubator, and to help move them forward in the formation of potential new companiesNational Brick Research Center.

Also available is mentorship and support through centers like the The&nbsp;'''Clemson Regional Small Business Development Watt Family Innovation Center (SBDC)'''. &nbsp;Representatives offer personal consultation, guidance, is a new building on Clemson's campus that is bustling&nbsp;with innovative and assistance design thinking. The building is home to small business owners and entrepreneurs through one-several spaces specifically purposed for student lead ideation including Clemson's brand new 3D Printing club. The Watt Center is a hub of creation that is centered on-one management a common drive for innovation. This space has the capacity to continue to generate an entrepreneurial mindset alongside the innovation that Clemson is kick starting. One space in particular in the Watt Center is the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkgYFRJWSII <b>Clemson Makerspace</b>], which features multiple 3D printers and technical assistance as well as interactive webinar seriesa laser cutter, available to every Clemson student, regardless of cost.

Mentoring is also available through the '''Sustainable Entrepreneurs & Economic Development (SEED) '''eight=Facilitating University-session course that is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs understand the business behind the success.Industry Collaboration=

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The expertise and passion behind the faculty in course offerings taught in various departments Clemson University's closest city of innovation is fundamentally what peaks Greenville, SC, the interest home of students. &nbsp;Early courses such as CES 102: Engineering Disciplines many large and Skills and MGT 201: Principles of Management touch on small manufacturing companies, mostly centered around the importance of fundamental elements to innovation and entrepreneurship largest employer in the early undergraduate yearsregion, BMW. &nbsp;Thorughout A thriving manufacturing ecosystem related to the course of their undergraduate degreeautomotive industry is present at '''Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)''', an advanced technology-research campus where education, research, students are exposed and economic development collaborate to courses that spark realization of create a global venue for automotive innovation.    [[File:CUBEInC Facilities.jpg|left|300x200px|CUBEInC Facility|link=Special:FilePath/CUBEInC_Facilities.jpg]]A second focus for industry collaboration is with the Greenville Health System at the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and foster deeper involvement'''Clemson University Bioengineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC)'''. &nbsp;Courses in the Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship Department represnt this sector This facility offers a unique environment in which faculty are minimally involvedhigh-impact medical technology for disease management is developed alongside clinicians with goals to transfer technology from bench to bedside. &nbsp;It is not until Senior Capstone Design classes such as Design Theory and Applied DesignWithin this facility, that students begin other biomedical companies partner with Clemson in the Biomedical Corporate Partner Program to flourish under preview novel Clemson technology and actively participate in shaping the mentorship of their facultybiomedical work-force.

This relationship is also fostered by faculty involvement in programs like The '''Creative InquiriesAdvanced Materials Research Laboratories (AMRL)''', an 111,000 square-foot facility that brings together state-of- where faculty sponsors play a large role in guiding the innovation techniques -art equipment and actively contributing researchers to generate a powerful magnet for the development advanced materials industry. &nbsp;The National Science Foundation, the Department of a technologyDefense, and NASA has all recognized the center's work and offered funding to future innovation.

Few faculty incentives are provided at Clemson University to promote innovation and entrepreneurship outside of the simple motivation for student education and learning[[File:NEXT. &nbsp;Many faculty members strive for excellence in the research laboratory and cannot find time to chase their entrepreneurial dreamsjpg|right|300x250px|NEXT Innovation Center|link=Special:FilePath/NEXT.jpg]]

== The&nbsp;'''Duke Energy Innovation Center '''brings together corporate tenants and entrepreneurial start-up companies for wet/dry labs and office space. &nbsp;This facility benefits from close proximity to the AMRL and Clemson University technology transfer function =='s high performance computing center.

[[File:CURFThe '''NEXT Innovation Center''' is a place where a community can thrive and stimulate collaboration between innovators, thinkers, creators, and business builders.png|right|200x75px|CURF&nbsp;Here, the opportunities are endless- from virtual offices for start-ups, to super cubes and executives, to adaptable conference rooms, dry erase walls, and even Wii rooms. &nbsp;If a Clemson University student has taken the "next" step in starting up a company, this has the technological infrastructure to allow the company to thrive.png]]

CURF also has developed relationships with several technology advancement firms across the country that have the first right of refusal for developing technologies. The '''SCE&G Energy Innovation Center,&nbsp;One company '''opened in the fall of 2017, was deigned and built as a facility to highlight capable of full-scale, highly accelerated testing of next-generation wind turbine drive-train technology. It is that the home to some of the world'''TAO Life Sciences'''s most advanced energy systems testing and research facilities. The building is located in Charleston, South, about a 4 hour drive from Clemson. Along with the research emphasis at the center, who it is also has attained industry-partnership status home to a variety of graduate and holds space undergraduate programs in the CUBEInC. facilityElectrical Engineering and Computer Science.&nbsp;

== University-Industry collaboration =Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts=

[[File:CUICAR 2SCBIO logo.jpg|rightleft|300x200px200x150px|CUSCBIO logo|link=Special:FilePath/SCBIO_logo.jpg]]The state of South Carolina offers support for innovation efforts through '''SCLaunch''', a venture funding source that provides seed stage capital for businesses across the state. &nbsp;'''SCBIO''' is another South Carolina economic development organization that runs networking meetings, entrepreneurial courses, start-up boot camps (such as '''SCBIO Boot Camp'''), and advocates the state legislature on behalf of the state's life science industry. &nbsp;'''Upstate Alliance''' also has a "bio" division that promotes the South Carolina Upstate region through operating companies. &nbsp;'''SC Med TransTech''' is a program aimed at developing translatable medical technology in the state that allows for grants for research aimed at the interests of Stryker Corp. These efforts are simply the beginning of the drive for economic development in innovation and entrepreneurship. &nbsp;Integration and implementation of a plan to acquire "gap" funding is underway and are integral to the success of Clemson University's vision for entrepreneurship and innovation. =Landscape Canvas= [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eYQZwJuVK5xYlcRj_zilcpK9QxPT-xOE2ucVv2GufWc/edit?usp=sharing Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet] [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10CILt5e09UjKG1Iw4MHaehAu6xZQSNSaDaleiWZkShE/edit#slide=id.p26 Landscape Canvas Presentation] =Related Links= [[Clemson University Student Priorities]] <br />University Innovation Fellows: Fall 2023 (in training) Megan DeGrezia Hayden Roof Brianna Sebastian-ICAR FacilityOlazaba,  Fall 2020 [[Fellow:Sabrina_Manji|Sabrina Manji]] [[Fellow:River_Sneed|River Sneed]] [[Fellow:Kate_Tolleson|Kate Tolleson]] [[Fellow:Terryn_Witherspoon|Terryn Witherspoon]]

[[Filehttp:CUBEInC Facilities//universityinnovation.jpg|left|300x200px|CUBEInC Facility]org/wiki/Olivia_Burns Olivia Burns]

The '''Advanced Materials Research Laboratories (AMRL)''', an 111,000 square-foot facility that brings together state-of-the-art equipment and researchers to generate a powerful magnet for the advanced materials industry. &nbsp;The National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and NASA has all recognized the center's work and offered funding to future innovation[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Shreya_Shankar Shreya Shankar]

The'''Duke Energy Innovation Center '''brings together corporate tenants and entrepreneurial start-up companies for wet[http:/dry labs and office space. &nbsp;This facility benefits from close proximity to the AMRL and Clemson University's high performance computing center/universityinnovation.org/wiki/Dallas_Erwin Dallas Erwin]

[[Filehttp:NEXT//universityinnovation.jpg|right|300x200px|NEXT Innovation Center]org/wiki/Kyle_Steigerwalt Kyle Steigerwalt]

The '''NEXT Innovation Center''' is a place where a community can thrive and stimulate collaboration between innovators, thinkers, creators, and business builders. &nbsp;Here, the opportunities are endless- from virtual offices for start-ups, to super cubes and executives, to adaptable conference rooms, dry erase walls, and even Wii rooms. &nbsp;If a Clemson University student has taken the "next" step in starting up a company, this has the technological infrastructure to allow the company to thrive[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kimberly_Green Kimberly Green]

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