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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. The 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|right|200x100px|Vox Novo Talks]]

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.

[[File:MBA EIFew faculty incentives are provided at Clemson University to promote innovation and entrepreneurship outside of the simple motivation for student education and learning. &nbsp;Many faculty members strive for excellence in the research laboratory and cannot find time to chase their entrepreneurial dreams. Overall, the main motivation for faculty to conduct research and be innovative is to produce publications, secure grants, and gain points towards tenure.jpg|left|300x75px|Clemson MBAe]]

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.

[[File:SEEDCURF also has developed relationships with several technology advancement firms across the country that have the first&nbsp; right of refusal for developing technologies. &nbsp;One company to highlight is that of '''TAO Life Sciences''', who also has attained industry-partnership status and holds space in the CUBEInC. facility.jpg|right|250x200px|SEED]]

Also available is mentorship and support through centers like the '''Clemson Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC)'''[[File:WATT-logo. &nbsp;Representatives offer personal consultation, guidance, and assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs through one-onpng|thumb|link=Special:FilePath/WATT-one management and technical assistance as well as interactive webinar serieslogo.png]]

The&nbsp;'''Watt Family Innovation Center'''&nbsp;is a new building on Clemson's campus that is bustling&nbsp;with innovative and design thinking. The building is home to 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 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== Faculty innovation EkgYFRJWSII <b>Clemson Makerspace</b>], which features multiple 3D printers and entrepreneurship ==a laser cutter, available to every Clemson student, regardless of cost.

The expertise and passion behind the faculty in course offerings taught in various departments Clemson is fundamentally what peaks the interest of home to many makerspaces available to studentswhich are focused on encouraging design practices and innovation. &nbsp;Early courses such as CES 102: Engineering Disciplines and Skills and MGT 201: Principles of Management touch on the importance of fundamental elements '''Lee Hall'''&nbsp;is a space open to innovation architecture students that houses both a woodworking shop and entrepreneurship in the early undergraduate yearsdigital design studio. &nbsp;Thorughout the course of their undergraduate degree, students are exposed '''Riggs Hall'''&nbsp;has a microcontroller and electronics design shop open&nbsp;to courses that spark realization of the importance school of innovation and entrepreneurship and foster deeper involvementcomputing. &nbsp;Courses in the Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship Department represnt this sector in which faculty are minimally involved. '''Cook Laboratory&nbsp;It '''is not until Senior Capstone Design classes such as Design Theory a sophisticated mechanical engineering shop that houses any tool you could possibly need, and offers training and Applied Design, that students begin safety courses for all of their equipment. Spaces like these are the reasons Clemson is able to flourish under have student clubs like the mentorship of their facultySteel Bridge Builders and Concrete Canoe Challenge, which encourage design thinking and innovative solutions.&nbsp;

This relationship is also fostered by faculty involvement in programs like Apart from physical construction, Clemson's campus hosts some unique areas for digital innovation. In collaboration with Adobe, Clemson has the'''Creative Inquiries[http://coe.clemson.edu/adobe-digital-studio/ Adobe Digital Studio],&nbsp;'''which has a free- where faculty sponsors play a large role flowing layout, video and sound recording rooms, and interns trained and ready to assist students in guiding the digital creativity projects through the use of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Another space ripe with digital creativity and innovation techniques is the [https://www.clemson.edu/education/dmll/ <b>Digital Media and actively contributing to Learning Labs</b>], hosted by the development College of a technology.Education in Tillman Hall

Few faculty incentives are provided at Clemson =Facilitating University to promote innovation and entrepreneurship outside of the simple motivation for student education and learning. &nbsp;Many faculty members strive for excellence in the research laboratory and cannot find time to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.-Industry Collaboration=

[[File:CUICAR 2.jpg|right|300x200px|CU-ICAR Facility|link== University technology transfer function ==Special:FilePath/CUICAR_2.jpg]]

Clemson University's closest city of innovation is Greenville, SC, the home of many large and small manufacturing companies, mostly centered around the largest employer in the region, BMW. &nbsp;A thriving manufacturing ecosystem related to the automotive industry is present at '''Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)''', an advanced technology-research campus where education, research, and economic development collaborate to create a global venue for automotive innovation.    [[File:CURFCUBEInC Facilities.pngjpg|left|300x200px|CUBEInC Facility|link=Special:FilePath/CUBEInC_Facilities.jpg]]A second focus for industry collaboration is with the Greenville Health System at the '''Clemson University Bioengineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC)'''. &nbsp;This facility offers a unique environment in which high-impact medical technology for disease management is developed alongside clinicians with goals to transfer technology from bench to bedside. &nbsp;Within this facility, other biomedical companies partner with Clemson in the Biomedical Corporate Partner Program to preview novel Clemson technology and actively participate in shaping the biomedical work-force. 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. [[File:NEXT.jpg|right|200x75px300x250px|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's high performance computing center. 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.   The '''SCE&G Energy Innovation Center,&nbsp;'''opened in the fall of 2017, was deigned and built as a facility to capable of full-scale, highly accelerated testing of next-generation wind turbine drive-train technology. It is the home to some of the world'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, it is also home to a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.&nbsp; =Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts= [[File:SCBIO logo.jpg|left|200x150px|SCBIO logo|CURFlink=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=

The '''[[Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF)''' is a university corporation organized to provide leadership and expertise to maximize the societal impact of university research and innovation. &nbsp;CURF manages the technology transfer functions of Clemson University by taking assignment of inventions, obtaining intellectual property protection, working with faculty to evaulate commercial potential of discoveries, and licensing inventions to the private sector for public use.Student Priorities]]

CURF owns and operates several facilities that support business incubation and enable Clemson research activities<br />University Innovation Fellows: the Center for Applied Technology, Griffth Incubator, and the National Brick Research Center.

CURF also has developed relationships with several technology advancement firms across the country that have the first right of refusal for developing technologies. &nbsp;One company to highlight is that of '''TAO Life Sciences''', who also has attained industry-partnership status and holds space Fall 2023 (in the CUBEInC. facility.training)

Clemson University's closest city of innovation is GreenvilleBrianna Sebastian-Olazaba, SC, the home of many large and small manufacturing companies, mostly centered around the largest employer in the region, BMW  Fall 2020 [[Fellow:Sabrina_Manji|Sabrina Manji]] [[Fellow:River_Sneed|River Sneed]] [[Fellow:Kate_Tolleson|Kate Tolleson]] [[Fellow:Terryn_Witherspoon|Terryn Witherspoon]]  Fall 2018 [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Bensman#Ethan_Bensman Ethan Bensman] Nikki Wyman [[Gabriel Herman|Gabriel Herman]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Olivia_Burns Olivia Burns] Fall 2017 [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Shreya_Shankar Shreya Shankar] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Dallas_Erwin Dallas Erwin] [http://universityinnovation. &nbsp;A thriving manufacturing ecosystem related to the automotive industry is present at '''Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)''', an advanced technology-research campus where education, research, and economic development collaborate to create a global venue for automotive innovationorg/wiki/Kyle_Steigerwalt Kyle Steigerwalt] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kimberly_Green Kimberly Green] Fall 2016: [[Elena Miyasato]] [[Collin Braeuning]] [[Madison Maddox]]

[[File:CUBEInC Facilities.jpgBailey-Jean Walker|left|300x200px|CUBEInC FacilityBailey-Jean Walker]]A second focus for industry collaboration is with the Greenville Health System at the '''Clemson University Bioengineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC)'''. &nbsp;This facility offers a unique environment in which high-impact medical technology for disease management is developed alongside clinicians with goals to transfer technology from bench to bedside. &nbsp;Within this facility, other biomedical companies partner with Clemson in the Biomedical Corporate Partner Program to preview novel Clemson technology and actively participate in shaping the biomedical work-force.

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[[Alex Bina|Alex "it's work and offered funding to future innovation.ya boi" Bina]]

[[File:NEXT.jpgKaitlyn Hackathorn|right|300x250px|NEXT Innovation CenterKaitlyn Hackathorn]]

The'''Duke Energy Innovation Center '''brings together corporate tenants and entrepreneurial start-up companies for wet<br /dry labs and office space. &nbsp;This facility benefits from close proximity to the AMRL and Clemson University's high performance computing center.>Fall 2015:

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/Justin_Shaw Justin Shaw]

[[File:SCBIO logo.jpg|left|200x150px|SCBIO logoConnor Bolick]]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 medtech technology in the state that allows for grants for research aimed at the interests of Stryker Corp.<br />Fall 2013: