Clemson University faculty, graduate students and researchers are invited to explore the path from discovery to impact through the National Science Foundation I-Corp Southeast Hub spring workshop series at Clemson.
Hosted by the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), the sessions introduce participants to the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship, including commercialization pathways, customer discovery and strategies for translating research into real-world solutions.
The spring programming consists of multiple standalone workshops that all cover the same core content. Attendees only need to participate in one session and may choose the date and location that best fits their schedule.
Monday Sessions (2 to 3 p.m., Poole E145)
- Feb. 23
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
Thursday Sessions (2 to 3 p.m.)
- March 5 – Fluor Daniel 215
- April 2 – AMIC 2304
- May 14 – ICAR 225
Workshops will be led by CURF staff and I-Corps liaisons Mark A. Roth and Pushparajah “Thava” Thavarajah and are designed to help researchers connect their work to societal impact while exploring entrepreneurial career flexibility.
The sessions provide an overview of the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub and how Clemson innovators can take the next step toward regional and national I-Corps programming. Clemson University joined the NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub last year, working with eight institutions in four states to identify business development opportunities for new technologies, prepare inventors for commercial success and unlock the market potential of university research. NSF invested $15 million in the Southeast Hub.
NSF I-Corps equips researchers with the tools to evaluate the commercial potential of their work by emphasizing direct engagement with customers and stakeholders. Through structured training and mentorship, participants learn to refine value propositions, assess market need and strengthen proposals for future funding.
Those interested in attending a workshop or learning more about I-Corps programming can visit Clemson’s I-Corps webpage at curf.clemson.edu/icorps/.
