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:
Heavy-weight and radiation-shielding concretes PV-15-004
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.
Hydrobiological assessment of water bodies and restoration of aquatic ecosystems PV-24-003
Hydrobiological assessment of running and standing waters based on aquatic animal communities that reflect water quality and the ecological status of ecosystems. Collaboration may include the design of monitoring schemes, bioindicator-based assessment, comparative field studies, assessment of interventions in watercourses and recommendations for restoration, water body management or environmental permitting.
Identification and monitoring of insects PV-24-008
Taxonomic and molecular identification of insects, including cryptic, invasive, protected and economically important species. Collaboration may include expert identification of specimens, development of identification protocols, integration of morphological and molecular analyses, processing of reference data and recommendations for monitoring in nature conservation, agriculture or environmental practice.
III-N semiconductors and transistors PV-09-002
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 PV-20-004
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.
Livestock parasite management and sustainable agriculture PV-26-004
Research and development of strategies for controlling parasitic infections in livestock using nutraceuticals, feed additives, and sustainable pasture management. Collaboration may involve field trials, evaluation of antiparasitic efficacy, and implementation of integrated parasite-management systems.
Low-CO₂ binders and sustainable concrete technologies PV-15-003
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.
Materials for batteries and electrochemical energy storage PV-21-008
Research and development of materials for lithium and sodium batteries, including anode materials, protective layers, solid or hybrid electrolytes and safer material solutions. Collaboration may include material synthesis and modification, electrochemical testing, degradation analysis and optimisation of properties for stationary or industrial energy storage systems.
Memristors and resistive switching PV-09-004
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 PV-20-006
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.