CVEL PARTNERS

There are 5 ways that companies can work with the Clemson Vehicular Electronics Laboratory:

1. Research Contracts

   Research contracts are used to define the terms of large research projects. Once a company's engineers have worked out the specifics of a project with researchers at the university, the Clemson University Research Foundation can help expedite the process of writing and negotiating a contract. Clemson has a great deal of experience working with companies and is generally responsive to special needs relative to intellectual property rights, non-disclosure agreements, etc...

2. Vehicular Electronics Consortium Membership

   The easiest way for a company to sponsor research at the university while still maintaining certain intellectual property rights is to become a member of the Clemson University Vehicular Electronics Consortium. Companies with a consortium membership can work with university researchers on specific research projects and at the same time keep abreast of all other projects being performed by the consortium.

3. Electromagnetic Compatibility Center Membership

   Another way to sponsor research at Clemson is to become a member of the NSF I/UCRC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. This center focuses on EMC research sponsored by a variety of companies representing different industries. Four universities participate in this center including Clemson University, Missouri S&T, the University of Houston and the University of Oklahoma.

4. Consulting

   Small projects (usually lasting a few months or less) are often best accomplished through a consulting agreement. Consulting agreements have the advantage that they can be set up very quickly.

5. Equipment or Software Donations

   The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Electronics performs state-of-the-art research using the most advanced electronics measurement equipment and software available.