Through its institutes, the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) offers industrial partners the opportunity to engage in research collaboration across a wide range of scientific fields. Collaboration can take place primarily in the form of contract research or joint research, with SAS institutes providing access to specialized scientific expertise, modern laboratory equipment, and experienced research teams. Research collaboration is tailored to the specific needs and goals of the partner organization, resulting in solutions with high application potential.
Contact the SAS Technology Transfer Office (TTO SAS) when you need to determine how the SAS can assist you in addressing research and development challenges within your business.
The SAS Technology Transfer Office (TTO SAS):
- will identify within SAS organizations the team of experts who can assist in solving your problem,
- will verify the capacities and availability of the expert team,
- will facilitate collaboration between you and the SAS organization to which the required expert team belongs,
- will prepare cooperation agreements if needed, or ensure the process of reviewing and signing agreements you submit,
- will be available, if necessary, to address questions that arise during the provision of research collaboration.
Below is an overview of the scientific fields in which the Slovak Academy of Sciences can offer its expertise as part of long-term research collaboration:
Glyco-nanotechnologies and biosensors
Design and development of biosensors, biochips and bioanalytical devices analyzing glycans, glycoproteins and other molecules for diagnostic use, including detection of cancer biomarkers. Collaboration may include development of sensing platforms, glycan integration and validation of devices with real samples.
Glycoconjugates and glycomimetics
Design, synthesis and study of structure–activity relationships of glycoconjugates and glycomimetics for drug development and biomedical applications. Cooperation may include preparation of model compounds, their characterization and evaluation of biological effects.
Green electrocatalysts for hydrogen production
Development of eco-friendly nanostructured electrocatalysts designed for hydrogen evolution and related electrochemical reactions. Cooperation can include synthesis, surface engineering, durability testing and scaling of electrocatalyst systems for green energy applications.
Heat, air and moisture (HAM) transfer in building envelopes
Experimental and numerical investigation of coupled heat and moisture transport processes in porous building materials and structural components. Collaboration may focus on durability assessment, prediction of energy performance or moisture management strategies for sustainable buildings.
Heavy-weight and radiation-shielding concretes
Design and testing of special concrete mixtures with enhanced density and radiation-shielding efficiency for nuclear, medical and industrial structures. Joint research can include experimental characterisation, optimization of mixture composition and performance validation under real operating conditions.
III-N semiconductors and transistors
Research and development of GaN, InN and InAlN heterostructures for advanced power and high-frequency transistors (HEMT, MOS-HEMT). Collaboration may include design, fabrication and characterization of transistors for next-generation electronic devices.
Immunochemistry and vaccine design
Development of synthetic immunogens and glycan-based molecules for vaccines and immunomodulatory applications. Collaboration can cover antigen design, immunological testing and joint participation in preclinical validations.
Low-CO₂ binders and sustainable concrete technologies
Research and optimization of multicomponent and low-carbon binder systems, including use of recycled aggregates, industrial by-products and admixtures to reduce environmental impact. Collaborative projects can address laboratory testing, life-cycle analysis and mix-design adaptation for specific industrial applications.
Memristors and resistive switching
Research and development of resistive switching devices for memory, sensor and neuromorphic applications. Collaboration may include design and testing of memristor structures, their integration into systems and validation of their functionality in practical applications.
Microbial biotechnology
Research and development of microbial strains (yeasts, recombinant microorganisms) for biocatalysis and production of bioactive molecules. Collaboration may involve creation of sustainable bioprocesses, fermentation optimization and application of results in industrial practice.