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Mentoring is also available through the '''Sustainable Entrepreneurs & Economic Development (SEED) '''eight-session course that is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs understand the business behind the success.
<h2> == Faculty innovation and entrepreneurship </h2>== <p>The expertise and passion behind the faculty in course offerings taught in various departments is fundamentally what peaks the interest of students. &#160nbsp;Early courses such as CES 102: Engineering Disciplines and Skills and MGT 201: Principles of Management touch on the importance of fundamental elements to innovation and entrepreneurship in the early undergraduate years. &#160nbsp;Thorughout the course of their undergraduate degree, students are exposed to courses that spark realization of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and foster deeper involvement. &#160nbsp;Courses in the Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship Department represnt this sector in which faculty are minimally involved. &#160nbsp;It is not until Senior Capstone Design classes such as Design Theory and Applied Design, that students begin to flourish under the mentorship of their faculty.</p><p>This relationship is also fostered by faculty involvement in programs like <b>'''Creative Inquiries</b>'''- where faculty sponsors play a large role in guiding the innovation techniques and actively contributing to the development of a technology.</p><p>Few faculty incentives are provided at Clemson University to promote innovation and entrepreneurship outside of the simple motivation for student education and learning. &#160nbsp;Many faculty members strive for excellence in the research laboratory and cannot find time to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.</p>
== University technology transfer function ==
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.
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