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:
Model organisms for biomedical and veterinary research PV-19-003
Use of suitable model organisms to study diseases, treatments or effects of bioactive substances prior to commercial application. Collaboration can facilitate preclinical evaluation of new products for veterinary or biomedical markets.
Molecular and genetic studies of insects and ticks PV-24-007
Molecular, genetic and bioanalytical characterisation of processes regulating the development and physiology of insects and ticks. Collaboration may include qRT-PCR and digital PCR, gene expression and localisation studies, RNAi or CRISPR/Cas9 experiments, development of biological assays, bioinformatic data interpretation and validation of biomarkers or experimental models.
Molten salts, electrometallurgy and high-temperature corrosion PV-21-010
Research on the physicochemical and electrochemical properties of molten inorganic salts, including conductivity, viscosity, phase equilibria, interfacial phenomena and corrosion of structural materials. Collaboration may support optimisation of metal electrolysis, development of molten-salt systems for energy storage, corrosion-resistance testing or process design for high-temperature industrial technologies.
Monitoring of ticks and tick-borne pathogens PV-24-001
Monitoring of ticks, their hosts and tick-borne pathogens in natural, urban and agricultural environments. Collaboration may include the design of field monitoring schemes, sample collection and processing, molecular detection and genetic characterisation of pathogens, spatial risk analysis and expert recommendations for public health authorities, veterinary services, municipalities or land managers.
Multiphysical modelling of composite materials PV-15-002
Development and validation of coupled thermo-mechanical, hygro-mechanical and electro-mechanical models for composite and layered construction materials. Cooperation may involve tailored modelling tasks, material design simulations or prediction of structural performance under complex loading.
Nanocellulose and eco-friendly nanocomposites PV-05-007
Development of scalable methods for producing nanofibrillated cellulose and its integration into polymers, ceramics and composite materials. Collaboration may target applications in shock-absorbing systems, electrochemical devices or environmentally sustainable materials.
Nanomaterials for biomedical applications PV-05-008
Research and development of functional nanomaterials and nanoconjugates for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Cooperation can involve studies of biocompatibility, targeted delivery, cell interactions and advanced imaging methods.
Neutron detectors and imaging PV-09-007
Development of neutron-sensitive detectors and radiation imaging systems with pixelated sensors, including calibration and prototyping. Collaboration may cover design of new detector solutions, experimental validation and preparation for practical applications.
Next-generation batteries and solid-state electrolytes PV-05-001
Research and development of advanced battery materials, electrodes and solid electrolytes aimed at improving safety, energy density and lifetime of energy storage systems. Collaboration can focus on interface engineering, performance optimisation and accelerated testing in industrially relevant conditions.
Nutrient absorption and mineral transport in animals PV-19-008
Research on mechanisms of nutrient absorption and mineral transport affecting the condition, growth and production parameters of livestock. Collaboration may involve in vitro testing, modelling of transport processes and designing nutritional solutions that improve nutrient utilisation in practice.