Alfred University

Alfred University is a private university in Western New York that hosts the statutory New York State College of Ceramics, pairing a close‑knit campus with a strong applied‑research culture. Industry engages through co‑located ceramics and glass processing and characterization facilities, fee‑for‑service analytical testing, and engineering short courses. A NYSTAR‑designated Center for Advanced Technology at Alfred University (CACT) brokers collaborations and provides 20–30% cost‑share for eligible New York companies; the Center for Glass Innovation extends manufacturing‑oriented partnerships. Research is supported by competitive federal funding alongside New York State programs and direct industry contracts; intellectual property is governed by university policy with licensing pathways for sponsored work.