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:
Environmental parasitology PV-26-002
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 PV-20-002
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 PV-26-003
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.
Functional clay nanomaterials and polymer nanocomposites PV-21-004
Research and development of modified smectites, hydrosilicates, organoclays and layered silicates as platforms for functional inorganic-organic composites. Collaboration may include surface modification of mineral nanoparticles, their integration into polymers and development of additives improving functional, barrier, optical or antimicrobial properties of materials.
Functional materials for energy, sensors and photonics PV-21-009
Development of thermoelectric oxides, luminescent materials, photofunctional hybrids and glass-ceramic systems for waste-heat conversion, sensors, phosphors and photonic or electronic applications. Collaboration may include composition optimisation, doping, characterisation of optical and transport properties and development of materials with improved stability, efficiency or functional response.
Glass and glass-ceramic technologies for recycling and low-energy processing PV-21-003
Development of glass and glass-ceramic materials, including cold sintering, processing of waste glass and preparation of complex porous or multilayer structures. Collaboration can support the conversion of problematic glass waste into functional materials, reduction of production energy demands and development of new products for filtration, construction or technical applications.
Glyco-nanotechnologies and biosensors PV-20-005
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 PV-20-003
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 PV-05-002
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 PV-15-005
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.