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 may 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. All research collaboration is tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the partner organization, resulting in solutions with strong application potential.
Contact the SAS Technology Transfer Office (TTO SAS) when you need to determine how the SAS can support you in addressing research and development challenges within your business.
The SAS Technology Transfer Office (TTO SAS):
- will identify the team of experts within SAS organizations who can assist in solving your challenge,
- will verify the capacities and availability of the expert team,
- will facilitate collaboration between you and the relevant SAS organization,
- will prepare cooperation agreements if needed, or manage the review and signing process for agreements you provide,
- will remain available, as necessary, to address any questions that may arise over the course of the 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:
Ecotoxicology and bioindication of environmental burden using parasites
Research on assessing environmental pollution through poikilothermic animals and their endohelminths. Collaboration may include field sampling, biochemical analysis of inorganic pollutants in biota, and development of alternative bioindication methods of anthropogenic pollution.
Electromagnetic and non-destructive diagnostics
Development and application of electromagnetic methods for characterisation of dispersive and heterogeneous building materials and non-destructive evaluation of structural integrity. Collaboration may include advanced sensing, laboratory diagnostics or adaptation of testing methods for industrial materials.
Environmental parasitology
Development and application of molecular and ecological methods (eDNA, NGS, metabarcoding) to detect and monitor parasites in environmental matrices such as water, soil, and wildlife. Collaboration may include collection and processing of environmental samples, development and optimization of laboratory tests, and comprehensive assessment of ecological and epidemiological risks to human and animal health.
Enzymatic biocatalysis and chemoenzymatic synthesis
Development of enzymatic and chemoenzymatic processes for the production of oligosaccharides, glycosides, glycoconjugates and bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical potential. Collaboration can involve the design of enzymatic reactions, process optimization and testing of bioactivity of the obtained products.
Experimental pharmacology and antiparasitic drug development
Research and development of novel antiparasitic compounds and formulations, including screening, in vitro and in vivo testing, and nutraceutical or plant-based adjuvants. Collaboration can include experiment design, efficacy testing, and pilot-scale product development for veterinary or pharmaceutical use.
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.