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:
Optical and radiative properties of construction materials PV-15-006
Research on optical, scattering and radiative characteristics of façade, glazing and coating materials, including modelling of daylighting and thermal behaviour. Cooperation can involve optical measurements, simulation of light transport and optimization of building components for energy efficiency and visual comfort.
Optimisation of digestion and nutrition in livestock PV-19-004
Research and development of technologies aimed at optimising digestion, gut microbiota and feed utilisation to improve animal health and performance. Collaboration may include testing feed enriched with bioactive components, measuring metabolic parameters and evaluating environmental impact to provide partners with data for more efficient feeding strategies.
Parasitic biodiversity, host–parasite interactions and invasion biology PV-26-005
Research on parasite biodiversity, population genetics, and host–parasite relationships in diverse ecosystems, including non-native and invasive species. Collaboration can involve field sampling, genetic analyses, modelling of host and parasite migration routes, and development of innovative monitoring tools for environmental and aquaculture applications.
Parasitic immunology and host immune response PV-26-007
Research on host immune mechanisms during infections with parasites to elucidate processes of immunomodulation. Collaboration may include immunological testing, cytokine profiling, gene-expression analysis, and development of immunomodulatory strategies.
Parasitic zoonoses PV-26-001
Research and development of diagnostic, monitoring and control strategies for parasitic diseases transmitted between animals and humans. Collaboration may include molecular diagnostics, epidemiological studies, and the design of integrated risk-management systems for veterinary and public-health applications.
Photocatalytic membranes and materials for water treatment PV-21-007
Development of porous glass-ceramic membranes, photocatalytic materials and functional surfaces for removal of micropollutants from drinking, groundwater or wastewater. Collaboration may include membrane design, selection of photocatalytic components, performance testing, lifetime optimisation and preparation of solutions for water-treatment and environmental technologies.
Plant protection and soil health PV-26-008
Research on soil-health assessment using soil nematode communities as bioindicators. Monitoring and diagnostics of plant-parasitic nematodes, the development of effective management strategies in plant protection, and the evaluation of the impacts of plant parasites on crop production. Collaboration may include analytical methods, experimental testing, procedure optimisation, and development of practical solutions for agricultural practice.
Plant stress biology and phytochemistry PV-20-007
Study of plant cell wall components and defence mechanisms under abiotic stress with applications in agriculture and crop protection. Collaboration may include analysis of plant metabolites, stress resistance testing and development of support technologies.
Polymeric materials and functional coatings PV-05-005
Development of advanced polymeric systems, nanocomposites and coatings with controllable physical and chemical properties. Cooperation can include formulation, testing and adaptation of polymer materials for sensors, coatings, electronics or smart packaging.
Quality of animal products and food safety PV-19-009
Research on the links between animal nutrition, physiological status and the quality of animal products, with emphasis on food safety and environmental factors. Collaboration may include analysis of biological markers, testing of product quality and recommendations to improve hygiene and sustainability in livestock production.