Industry Collaboration
A hub for innovation
CU-ICAR brings together education, applied research and corporate engagement to create a global venue for public-private partnerships.
20+ Global Industry Partners
Clemson students and more than 1,100 industry employees collaborate at the award-winning research campus with unparalleled corporate engagement benefits.
World-Class Facilities
Accessible for commercial use to companies and professionals for applied R&D on new technology.
67% Industry Sponsorship
CU-ICAR’s research portfolio is sponsored by industry due to our continued focus on adding value to the private sector.
Industry Impact
Innovation through strategic partnerships
The Partnership Office works with corporate and economic development partners to launch new educational pathways, foster talent development, evaluate real estate opportunities, and advance research programs to create impactful outcomes. We look forward to working with your organization.
Industry Collaboration
A hub for innovation
CU-ICAR brings together education, applied research and corporate engagement to create a global venue for public-private partnerships.
20+ Global Industry Partners
Clemson students and more than 1,100 industry employees collaborate at the award-winning research campus with unparalleled corporate engagement benefits.
World-Class Facilities
Accessible for commercial use to companies and professionals for applied R&D on new technology.
67% Industry Sponsorship
CU-ICAR’s research portfolio is sponsored by industry due to our continued focus on adding value to the private sector.
Industry Impact
Innovation through strategic partnerships
The Partnership Office works with corporate and economic development partners to launch new educational pathways, foster talent development, evaluate real estate opportunities, and advance research programs to create impactful outcomes. We look forward to working with your organization.
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Workforce of Tomorrow
Academic Engagement
Deep Orange
Master’s students and faculty in Clemson’s Department of Automotive Engineering, along with automotive OEMs, suppliers and other industry experts collaborate to develop a new concept vehicle, responding to a grand challenge presented by our partners. The Deep Orange program focuses on systems integration and covers the complete product design and development cycle over 24 months.
Workforce Development
From virtual reality-based learning modules, to complete training program development, CU-ICAR helps companies develop the technical workforce for the future. CU-ICAR houses the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development.
Professional Development
Clemson University meets the needs of its industry partners by developing custom curricula and academic programs, and flexible offerings for working professionals including the certificate in automotive engineering.
A collaborative approach
Research Engagement
Sponsored Research Projects
Either working directly with industry sponsors, or a consortium of partners, the expert faculty and graduate research staff at CU-ICAR excel at delivering real world solutions for product R&D, manufacturing and other challenges.
Collaborative Research Teams
Partner with CU-ICAR researchers on federal or state-funded opportunities to research topics at the forefront of the mobility, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Clemson University
Student Engagement
Capstone Projects
Working with teams of undergraduate engineering students and faculty advisors, our industry partners pose real-world challenges to be solved during the course of a semester. These projects give employers valuable exposure to prospective future hires during the senior year of their study.
Creative Inquiry
Similar to capstone projects, the Creative Inquiry program is an undergraduate experiential learning opportunity for our students. These projects can be multiple semesters in duration, involve closer collaboration with faculty members, and typically involve multi-disciplinary teams from different university departments to dive deeper into larger research questions.
Internships
Clemson University, and specific departments like Automotive Engineering, facilitate summer and semester-long internships. An internship is an integral, required part of the automotive engineering program and typically occurs in the spring and summer of the students’ second year of study.
Fellowships and Scholarships
Invest in the future of Clemson University and be a part of building the talent pipeline for the future of the mobility industry by sponsoring or endowing fellowships or scholarships at CU-ICAR.
CU-ICAR Campus
Research & Corporate Space
Facilities and R&D
With more than 200 acres available, spread across 5 technology neighborhoods, CU-ICAR can work with expanding companies in most industry sectors to find a fit on campus. The Clemson University Land Stewardship Foundation (CULSF) can develop properties to suit our partners’ needs – from 5,000 to 500,000 square feet and beyond.
Flexible Office-Space
Our Tech Café serves as a landing pad for branch offices for companies expanding from global headquarters, or as a launching pad for start-ups or smaller businesses growing in Greenville. The Tech Café and other flexible spaces – with flexible terms – are available on campus to meet the needs of industry.
Campus Development Opportunities
The CU-ICAR leadership works closely with local, regional and state economic development organizations to facilitate new projects on campus with the intent to drive economic development in the region and build lasting corporate partnerships with Clemson University.
Partnered with Industry
Testing Services
In addition to the laboratories and extensive equipment available at CU-ICAR, the technical support staff consists of career technicians with a well-rounded and extensive background in automotive testing and measurement. The technical staff skill set includes machining, mechanics, electronics, instrumentation, servo-hydraulics, measurements, and testing.
Clemson University
Opportunities to engage
Partnered With Industry
Testing Services
In addition to the laboratories and extensive equipment available at CU-ICAR, the technical support staff consists of career technicians with a well-rounded and extensive background in automotive testing and measurement. The technical staff skill set includes machining, mechanics, electronics, instrumentation, servo-hydraulics, measurements, and testing.
