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Research & Development

From Scientific Research to Industrial Solutions

Research and development at ARCHA means working at the point where scientific activity meets the real problems of industry.

In our laboratories we study materials, processes and technologies with a precise goal: to transform experimental results into solutions that can be applied in production contexts.

Research and Development activities often arise from the concrete needs of companies — improving a material, reducing the environmental impact of a process, developing new technologies — and are developed through scientific projects that integrate laboratory analysis, experimentation and technical validation. ARCHA works together with companies, universities and public institutions to design and implement R&D projects that produce measurable results: new materials, optimized processes, more efficient technologies and solutions compatible with circular economy models. Laboratory infrastructures allow you to quickly move from the study phase to experimental verification, creating a continuous link between scientific research and industrial application.

An Applied Research Center

ARCHA’s R&D activities are based on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates scientific expertise from different fields.

Among the main areas of expertise

This integration of skills allows you to tackle complex projects related to the development of new materials, the design of sustainable technologies and the optimization of production processes.

Research and Development activities are carried out in close connection with ARCHA’s analytical infrastructures, allowing for the rapid integration of scientific analyses, laboratory tests and technical validation.

Design & Management of Research Projects

ARCHA supports companies and scientific partners in the design and implementation of Research and Development projects.

Activities include:

Definition of projects

Access to funding programmes

Technical & scientific coordination

Experimentation & Technological Validation

Experimentation is at the heart of Research and Development activities.

In the ARCHA laboratories, tests and experimental studies are conducted on new materials, products and technological processes.

Among the main activities:

Laboratory tests on innovative materials
Development and validation of analytical methods
Material Performance Evaluations
Studies on the environmental impact of processes
Analysis and interpretation of experimental data

The results of R&D activities are documented through technical reports and can contribute to the preparation of scientific publications and technical presentations.

From Research to Industrial Application

One of the main objectives of ARCHA’s R&D activities is technology transfer.

The results obtained in research projects are transformed into solutions that can be applied in industrial processes or in the development of new products.

This step requires the ability to link experimental laboratory work with the operational needs of enterprises.

Industrial Scalability

ARCHA supports companies in the transition:

From laboratory research
To the pilot tests
Up to industrial-scale validation

This process makes it possible to verify the reproducibility of the developed solutions and to define reliable technical parameters for industrial implementation.

Supporting the Protection of Intellectual Property

When R&D activities lead to the development of innovative solutions, ARCHA supports companies in the preparation of technical documentation useful for the protection of intellectual property.

This includes:

Collection and organization of experimental data
Comparison of different technological solutions
Validation of material or process performance

These elements can form the technical basis for the preparation of patent applications.

European Projects & International Collaborations

ARCHA’s Research and Development activities are also part of national and European research programs dedicated to technological innovation and sustainability.

Within these projects we collaborate with universities, research centers, companies and public institutions from different European countries.

Among the main funding programs:

Horizon Europe
LIFE Programme
Interreg
BEFORE
National Research and Innovation Programmes

Within the research consortia, ARCHA contributes with scientific expertise, laboratory infrastructures and experimental validation activities.

These collaborations make it possible to develop innovative solutions and to promote the transfer of technologies from scientific research to the industrial system.

Areas of Application of the Research

ARCHA’s R&D activities involve various industrial and technological sectors:

Areas of application of the research

Advanced materials and biopolymers
Sustainable packaging
Environmental technologies
Chemical and materials industry
Agrifood and biomass
Circular economy and waste management

Do You Want to Develop a Research Project?

If you are working on the development of a new material, process or technology and are looking for a scientific partner for Research and Development activities, the ARCHA team can support you in the definition of the project and in the validation activities.

FAQ – Research & Development

At which stage of a project can ARCHA get involved?

We can support you at any stage: from early concept and proposal writing, through experimental work and pilot testing, up to final reporting, validation and dissemination. Ideally, we are involved from the beginning, so that project design and experimental plans are aligned.

Can ARCHA help with funding applications?

Yes. We can assist in technical writing for national and European calls, define realistic work plans and budgets, and act as a scientific or laboratory partner within consortia. Administrative submission and coordination usually remain with the lead partner, but we provide all necessary technical input.

Do you only work with large companies, or also with SMEs and start-ups?

We work with large industrial groups, SMEs and start-ups, as well as universities and public bodies. The scope and structure of the collaboration are adapted to the size and needs of each partner.

How are research results transferred into practice?

Our goal is always application-oriented research. This means we design tests and pilots to answer concrete industrial questions, deliver clear data packages and technical recommendations, and, where needed, link R&D outcomes with analytical services, sustainability assessments and technology development so they can be implemented in real processes.