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:
Semiconductor radiation detector
Research and development of semiconductor detectors for ionizing radiation, including design, fabrication, calibration and testing. Collaboration may involve development of new detector types, their optimization and validation for medical and industrial applications.
Superconductivity – MgB₂ wires and cables
Research and development of MgB₂ superconducting wires and cables, including optimization of their electrical and mechanical properties. Collaboration can cover design, testing and validation of prototypes for energy and industrial applications.
Surface engineering and modification of materials
Research and optimisation of surface treatments for metals, ceramics and polymers to enhance adhesion, corrosion resistance or functional activity. Collaboration may include customised surface modifications for biomedical, electronic or structural applications.
Thermal management in nanomembranes
Development of methods for transferring thin semiconductor layers to high-thermal-conductivity substrates to enhance device efficiency and reliability. Cooperation can focus on process optimization, thermal property measurements and design of solutions for industrial use.
Thin-film nanostructured materials
Development of thin-film nanostructures with tailored properties for use in sensors, supercapacitors and electronic devices. Collaboration may include design, deposition and testing of materials for specialized applications.
Topological semimetals
Research and development of thin-film topological semimetals with optimized growth, optical and transport properties. Collaboration may include design of new structures, characterization and testing for applications in electronics and sensing.