R&D On Demand

Innovate faster with our expert team

rent a scientist® R&D services since 1995

Our interdisciplinary team of natural and material scientists supports our customers during every phase of the innovation process. We help identify and evaluate innovations, connect research and development experts, match development partners along the value chain, and obtain funding.

Take advantage of our network and drive your innovation projects forward!
  • Competent and independent consulting in a variety of fields (including chemistry, biology, medical devices, life sciences, material sciences, manufacturing, process and environmental technology)
  • Outsource your R&D projects to our multi-disciplinary, competent, and flexible team of experts
  • Comprehensive technology transfer for your innovation project
  • Access to an extensive network of experts from industry, medium-sized businesses, and academia
  • Flexible and professional support throughout the entire innovation process:
    • Research of concepts and external technology providers
    • Acquisition of suitable development partners and funding (Read more)
    • Implementation of the development projects
  • Fast, unbureaucratic and success-oriented implementation of your goals

APPLICATION FIELDS

Environmental Technology

Renewable Energies

Chemical Industry

Building Materials

Nanotechnology

Materials Science

Textiles

Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Microbiology

Production Technology

Process Engineering

Polymer Technology

Coatings and Paints

Medical Devices

Sensor Technology

APPLICATION FIELDS

  • Environmental Technology
  • Renewable Energies
  • Chemical Industry
  • Building Materials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Textiles
  • Biotechnology
  • Life Sciences
  • Microbiology
  • Production Technology
  • Process Engineering
  • Polymer Technology
  • Coatings and Paints
  • Medical Devices
  • Sensor Technology

OUR CUSTOMERS

SME

Product innovations without own development department

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), we often compensate for missing development expertise and capacities. We bring up to date scientific knowledge, new materials and the systematic approaches of experienced R&D professionals to the table.

Supplement and expand your development competencies with us
  • In case of limited human resources
  • In case of approaching new business fields with limited own experience
  • Lack of development experience and methodological competence
  • In the search for partners, identification and integration of external technology providers
  • With a systematic approach, project planning and controlling
  • Through structured knowledge management
  • Through necessary expert know-how
Financial support for product development
  • To maintain the prosperity based on technological advantage, the EU member states promote technical innovations with state subsidies – often as non-repayable grants
  • Get the necessary financial resources for the realisation of your innovation ideas with our support (Read more)

Industrial Customers 

The extended workbench for your advance development

Our industrial customers supplement their own potentials with know-how from our experts in other disciplines or discuss technical solutions.

Supplement and expand your R&D potential with us
  • To identify challenges and solve them by improving your potentials with our network of partners and external technology providers
  • In case of missing expertise
  • During the development of new business fields and models with our long experience in various industries and tech fields
Accelerate your own developments 
  • In case of limited human resources
  • In case of missing laboratory equipment, capacities or expert networks
  • By structuring the development process
  • Through new impulses from outside your organisation
Reduce your development efforts
  • By outsourcing tasks
  • With flexible access to additional personnel and instrumental capacities

OUR CUSTOMERS

SME

Product innovations without own development department

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), we often compensate for missing development expertise and capacities. We bring up to date scientific knowledge, new materials and the systematic approaches of experienced R&D professionals to the table.

Supplement and expand your development competencies with us
  • In case of limited human resources
  • In case of approaching new business fields with limited own experience
  • Lack of development experience and methodological competence
  • In the search for partners, identification and integration of external technology providers
  • With a systematic approach, project planning and controlling
  • Through structured knowledge management
  • Through necessary expert know-how
Financial support for product development
  • To maintain the prosperity based on technological advantage, the EU member states promote technical innovations with state subsidies – often as non-repayable grants
  • Get the necessary financial resources for the realisation of your innovation ideas with our support (Read more)

Industrial Customers 

The extended workbench for your advance development

Our industrial customers supplement their own potentials with know-how from our experts in other disciplines or discuss technical solutions.

Supplement and expand your R&D potential with us
  • To identify challenges and solve them by improving your potentials with our network of partners and external technology providers
  • In case of missing expertise
  • During the development of new business fields and models with our long experience in various industries and tech fields
Accelerate your own developments 
  • In case of limited human resources
  • In case of missing laboratory equipment, capacities or expert networks
  • By structuring the development process
  • Through new impulses from outside your organisation
Reduce your development efforts
  • By outsourcing tasks
  • With flexible access to additional personnel and instrumental capacities

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the development results?

The ownership of the development results is regulated in a cooperation agreement. Unless otherwise requested, the contract is based on the specifications of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMBF). This ensures that you as the client can freely use the development results at any time.

How is confidentiality ensured?

It is customary to sign a confidentiality agreement as early as the initial meeting, so that you can talk openly and freely with us about your innovation needs. You can either use a proven template from our inventory or send us your contract.

Development work is always risky - does rent a scientist® also help with the acquisition of funding?

Yes, we have established extensive know-how in this area, which gives you access to all funding opportunities. We provide you with competent advice and support you in the application process, partner search and project management.

What does the rent a scientist® service cost?

The initial consultation is free of charge and without obligation. We will get an overview of the scope of your innovation needs. We then prepare a quotation that breaks down the tasks into individual steps with maximum transparency and provides fixed prices. In this way, you always have full control over the development costs.

Is rent a scientist® a classic employee leasing?

No, because when you work with us, you don’t just get a single employee who contributes to your project, but a complete team of creative people who work intensively on your topic. This is the added value for you if you are thinking about increasing your staff.

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