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:
Ceramic and glass-ceramic materials for implants and tissue regeneration PV-21-002
Research and development of bioactive ceramic, glass-ceramic and composite materials for implants, bone substitutes and regenerative medicine. Collaboration may include material design, surface modification, preparation of bioactive coatings, mechanical testing and generation of data for further development of medical products.
Ceramic materials and coatings PV-05-003
Design and characterisation of advanced ceramic materials and functional ceramic coatings with tailored thermal, mechanical and chemical properties. Joint projects can involve the development of porous ceramics, high-temperature components or protective coatings for industrial use.
Ceramic materials for extreme conditions PV-21-001
Research and development of high-performance ceramic materials, including silicon carbide, ultra-high-temperature ceramics based on borides and carbides, high-entropy ceramics and ceramic composites for extreme temperatures, oxidation, ablation and mechanical loading. Collaboration may include composition design, sintering optimisation, property characterisation and validation of materials for energy, aerospace, mechanical engineering and other demanding applications.
Computational and multiscale mechanics PV-15-001
Research and development of computational models and simulation tools for analysis of fracture, damage and multiphysics behaviour in advanced materials and structures. Collaboration can include creation of customized digital twins, predictive simulations and design optimization for industrial or engineering applications.
Computational chemistry and inhibitor design PV-20-009
Computational modelling and design of glycomolecules and enzyme inhibitors with therapeutic potential. Collaboration can include in silico modelling combined with synthesis of compounds and biological testing.
Computational modelling of materials, spectroscopy and chemical processes PV-21-011
Development and application of quantum-chemical, molecular and materials simulations to predict structure, spectroscopic parameters, sorption processes and properties of inorganic, hybrid and bioinorganic systems. Collaboration may include modelling of NMR/EPR/X-ray spectra, support for interpretation of experimental data, screening of material candidates and reduction of experimental risk in the development of new materials or chemical processes.
Conservation and management of pollinators and endangered insect species PV-24-009
Study of pollinators, butterflies and other endangered insect species, including their habitat requirements and responses to land management practices. Collaboration may include the design and testing of management measures, monitoring of their effectiveness, assessment of land-use impacts and recommendations for land managers, farms, development projects or infrastructure investments.
Control of pest insects without conventional insecticides in agriculture and livestock farming PV-24-010
Development of ecological approaches to pest insect control in agriculture and livestock farming without the use of conventional insecticides. Collaboration may include the design and testing of control approaches against the house fly or stable fly, optimisation of rearing and sterilisation procedures for the sterile insect technique, assessment of the role of microbial symbionts and recommendations for pilot implementation under operational conditions.
Ecotoxicology and bioindication of environmental burden using parasites PV-26-009
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 PV-15-007
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.