Clemson University’s STRIDE ART (Accelerating Research Translation) Academy recently concluded its Fall 2025 cohort with a competitive pitch event at the Barnes Center. This semester’s cohort featured 17 participants in 14 teams representing six different colleges at the University.
“The research faculty within Clemson are the catalysts to bring forth translational research with real world impact to the communities and industries we serve,” said Craig Kinley, STRIDE Program Coordinator. “Their individual and collective engagement in our program will deliver the next steps of the journey to successful ventures such as licensing, commercialization and/or societal impact around the world.”
The pitch competition marked the end of this semester’s seven-week ART Academy program, a “Research Translation 101” course for research faculty. The Academy aims to foster an environment where ideas can flourish, leading to tangible outcomes and a culture of impact-driven innovation. The Academy serves as an informative incubator for STRIDE’s core mission of transforming cutting-edge research into real-world applications and meaningful solutions that benefit society.
The competition featured six top teams presenting to an audience of fellow research faculty, graduate students and members of the STRIDE ART Academy. The audience served as judges, casting their votes based on technical feasibility, competitive position, and market/societal impact.
Fall 2025 ART Academy pitch competition recognizes research innovation, real-world impact