Watt Family Innovation Center

The Watt Family Innovation Center at 405 South Palmetto Boulevard in Clemson, South Carolina, is a cutting-edge academic building that is equipped with state-of-the-art information technology and specialized facilities. Established in 2016 with over $25 million in corporate donations, the Watt Center is dedicated to fostering collaboration among students, faculty, and industry and government leaders to generate innovative ideas and solve complex problems. This dynamic space is open to students and faculty from all disciplines, providing a flexible environment for collaboration, innovation, and project development.

The vision of the Watt Center is to be a national leader in engaged learning and research experiences that are integrated throughout a student's time at Clemson University. Their mission is to promote interdisciplinary student engagement and faculty partnerships through high-impact collaborations, innovative spaces, events, and research opportunities. The Watt Center focuses on five key areas to achieve their mission.

One notable initiative at the Watt Center is the Clemson University’s Media Forensics Hub, which received a $3.8 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to combat online disinformation. This grant highlights the innovative and impactful work being done at the Watt Family Innovation Center.