Private research university in Potsdam, New York, with a NYSTAR-designated advanced materials center, robust co-op pathways, an entrepreneurship/incubation program, and downstate facilities in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. Distinctive for applied, industry-facing collaborations and streamlined commercialization support.
Clarkson University is a private, national research university with a STEM-oriented character and a multi-campus footprint anchored in Potsdam, New York. Companies engage through a state-designated Center for Advanced Technology in advanced materials that supports industry collaboration and access to applied expertise. A Capital Region campus and a Hudson Valley research site extend reach into New York’s technology and manufacturing corridors, while co-op and internship pathways align talent with corporate R&D needs. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from major U.S. agencies such as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. A dedicated technology transfer office and the Shipley Center for Innovation provide IP support, incubation, and startup acceleration.