Research & development
Microbiological laboratory partner for research and development projects
We support companies, research institutions and project partners with applied microbiological investigations, method development and analysis tailored to their projects.
Project partnership
Microbiological expertise for applied R&D projects
Research and development projects often require more than standard analysis. The investigative approach needs to match the scientific question, sample matrix, target organism and required reporting format.
At our microbiological laboratory, we can support R&D projects with scientific expertise, from assessing the question and developing or adapting suitable testing strategies to performing and documenting the agreed investigations.
Potential contributions
How we support research and development projects
Our role depends on the specific project objectives. The following areas illustrate typical contributions without restricting collaboration to fixed subject areas.
Testing samples for your project
Microbiological testing of materials, products, water, air, surface samples and other sample types in line with agreed testing objectives.
Adapting test methods
Developing, adapting or optimising microbiological testing and detection methods for specific sample types or questions.
Planning suitable experimental designs
Defining test organisms, conditions, controls, contact times, sample preparation and data analysis to match the project objectives.
Assessing microbiological effects
Investigations into antimicrobial effects, biofilms, active substances, materials or technical applications tailored to individual projects.
Questions arising from practical applications
Analytical support for microbiological questions relating to hygiene, the environment, processes or the workplace.
Assessing the value and limitations of results
Scientific assessment of which results can be reliably interpreted and where methodological limitations or constraints specific to the project need to be considered.
Project approach
From research objectives to a testing strategy
R&D projects often differ substantially from routine analysis. We therefore begin by clarifying the microbiological question to be answered and identifying a scientifically appropriate investigative approach.
Define the question
Clarifying the project objectives, sample type, application, target organisms and required reporting format.
Assess feasibility
Assessing which microbiological methods are appropriate, feasible and capable of providing meaningful results.
Develop the test design
Defining the experimental setup, controls, sample preparation, conditions and data analysis.
Support the project
Performing the agreed investigations and providing clear documentation of the results.
Research collaboration
Collaboration in funded and industrial R&D projects
We welcome opportunities to contribute as a microbiological laboratory partner to research and development projects, including publicly funded collaborative projects, industrial development projects and collaborations with research institutions.
Our contribution may include analytical testing, method development, testing strategies, scientific assessment or microbiological support for individual work packages.
Funded collaborative projects
Collaboration with companies, universities, research institutions and other project partners within funded R&D projects.
Industrial development
Microbiological support for the development of products, processes, methods and detection systems.
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Looking for a microbiological laboratory partner for an R&D project?
We can assess whether and how we can provide microbiological support for your research or development project.