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Clemson University Research Foundation
Also known as: CURF, Clemson Tech Transfer
Clemson University · Clemson, South Carolina
Quick fit check
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Unknown
Application
Ongoing
Faculty
Last activity
2026-07-01
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Annoviant
Clemson University
CURF portfolio cardiovascular medical device startup at Clemson University.
Apex Orthopaedic Technologies
Clemson University
CURF portfolio spine surgery technology startup at Clemson University.
Aptus Bioreactors
Clemson University
CURF portfolio tissue-engineered heart valve startup at Clemson University.
Aravis BioTech
Clemson University
CURF portfolio implanted medical device startup at Clemson University.
Biostreamline
Clemson University
CURF portfolio meniscus allograft startup at Clemson University.
CarbonCents
Clemson University
CURF portfolio SaaS sustainability startup at Clemson University.
Carolina Seed Systems
Clemson University
CURF portfolio agriculture technology startup at Clemson University.
Elastrin Therapeutics
Clemson University
CURF portfolio biotech startup at Clemson University.
Nectero Medical
Clemson University
CURF portfolio vascular disease therapeutics startup at Clemson University.
Organovo
Clemson University
3D bioprinted tissue company; featured CURF portfolio startup at Clemson University.
Purilogics
Clemson University
Bioprocessing startup; CURF portfolio company acquired by Donaldson Company.
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is Clemson's technology transfer office, managing IP protection, marketing, and licensing for university innovations. CURF reports 123+ active licenses, 35+ startups formed, and operates multiple maturation funds. It also houses the I-Corps program for customer discovery and partners with the Brook T. Smith Launchpad and NextGEN for startup support.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Clemson University Research Foundation at Clemson University.
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CURF Startup Resources
CURF startup resources page detailing how the foundation supports faculty, students, and entrepreneurs forming companies around university IP.
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Clemson University Research Foundation
Official homepage for the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), Clemson's technology transfer office.
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