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Welcome to CU-ICAR

Powering the Future
of Mobility and BEYOND.

Welcome to CU-ICAR

Powering the Future of Mobility

THE ROAD TO TOMORROW
BEGINS HERE.

Founded in 2007, the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is home to the nation’s first graduate and undergraduate programs in automotive engineering, more than 20 world-leading corporate partners, and research infrastructure to lead the future of the mobility industry.

Situated on a 250-acre campus in a rapidly growing urban center, CU-ICAR consists of five technology neighborhoods, driving education, research, and industry collaboration. From cutting-edge manufacturing to computer science and energy, we continuously adapt to meet the evolving research demands of our industry partners.

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THE ROAD TO TOMORROW BEGINS HERE.

Founded in 2007, the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is home to the nation’s first graduate and undergraduate programs in automotive engineering, more than 20 world-leading corporate partners, and research infrastructure to lead the future of the mobility industry.

Situated on a 250-acre campus in a rapidly growing urban center, CU-ICAR consists of five technology neighborhoods, driving education, research, and industry collaboration. From cutting-edge manufacturing to computer science and energy, we continuously adapt to meet the evolving research demands of our industry partners.

Immersive Education

Our campus is home to the nation’s first undergraduate and graduate department of automotive engineering, as well as programs in computer science and advanced manufacturing. Students from CU-ICAR become leaders in their field and innovators for the future of advanced mobility.

Expanding Research

At CU-ICAR, our research is driven by industry demand. By collaborating with our industry partners, our research applies to every corner of our world, from smart cities and racetracks to literal mountain tops. Collectively, we’re continously analyzing the market to identify future trends and R&D focus areas.

Industry Impact

Today, CU-ICAR is home to more than 20 industry partners who, along with over 100 global partners, collaborate with Clemson to transform the mobility industry. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s mobility solutions to conquer the challenges of today and beyond.

Immersive Education

Our campus is home to the nation’s first undergraduate and graduate department of automotive engineering, as well as programs in computer science and advanced manufacturing. Students from CU-ICAR become leaders in their field and innovators for the future of advanced mobility.

Expanding Research

At CU-ICAR, our research is driven by industry demand. By collaborating with our industry partners, our research applies to every corner of our world, from smart cities and racetracks to desserts and battlefields. Collectively, we’re continously analyzing the market to identify future trends and R&D focus areas.

Impacting Industry

CU-ICAR is home to more than 20 industry partners who, along with over 100 global partners, collaborate with Clemson to transform the mobility industry. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s mobility solutions to conquer the challenges of today and beyond.

CU-ICAR

The intersection of industry and community

CU-ICAR Campus

A Collaborative Environment

The CU-ICAR campus is a unique ecosystem designed to foster cross-disciplinary innovation in mobility. It is a collaborative-based enterprise for research, education, and economic development to fuel the knowledge economy of South Carolina and beyond. From Class A office and R&D space to shovel-ready acreage, CU-ICAR’s award-winning campus accommodates a variety of business needs.

CU-ICAR is strategically positioned in Greenville, SC, one of the fastest-growing and most industry-focused cities in the country. In addition to the thriving community at large, campus hosts numerous amenities including dining and fitness facilities designed to create collaborative environments for innovation to flourish.

CU-ICAR CAMPUS

The intersection of industry and community

CU-ICAR Campus

A Collaborative Environment

The CU-ICAR campus is a unique ecosystem designed to foster cross-disciplinary innovation in mobility. It is a collaborative-based enterprise for research, education, and economic development to fuel the knowledge economy of South Carolina and beyond. From Class A office and R&D space to shovel-ready acreage, CU-ICAR’s award-winning campus accommodates a variety of business needs.

CU-ICAR is strategically positioned in Greenville, SC, one of the fastest-growing and most industry-focused cities in the country. In addition to the thriving community at large, campus hosts numerous amenities including dining and fitness facilities designed to create collaborative environments for innovation to flourish.

Corporate Engagement

Partnered with industry

Successful collaborations with key organizations drive CU-ICAR to achieve our vision to be the premier automotive research, innovation and education center.

CU-ICAR hosts more than 20 industry partners on campus, totaling over 1,100 professionals. These companies, along with more than 100 others worldwide, collaborate closely with Clemson to transform the mobility industry. With cutting-edge facilities, CU-ICAR fosters innovation and collaboration, providing access to top-tier resources for commercial ventures.

Corporate Engagement

Partnered with industry

Successful collaborations with key organizations drive CU-ICAR to achieve our vision to be the premier automotive research, innovation and education center.

CU-ICAR hosts more than 20 industry partners on campus, totaling over 1,100 professionals. These companies, along with more than 100 others worldwide, collaborate closely with Clemson to transform the mobility industry. With cutting-edge facilities, CU-ICAR fosters innovation and collaboration, providing access to top-tier resources for commercial ventures.

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Strategic Partnerships

Whether you would like to interact with our students, become part of our 250-acre campus, or conduct research in our state-of-the-art laboratories, we welcome the opportunity.

Join us

Strategic Partnerships

Whether you would like to interact with our students, become part of our 250-acre campus, or conduct research in our state-of-the-art laboratories, we welcome the opportunity.

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