In 2024, team from University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy participated in the full cycle of the EIT-funded EIT InfraBooster programme. The programme was based on a comprehensive methodology developed by the University of Warsaw and enriched through extensive knowledge transfer and mentoring support offered by University of Warsaw in collaboration with the EIT Communities.
As a result of this participation, a new service Permeatest: Permeation testing services was designed, developed, and successfully introduced to the market.
Permeatest offers the testing of permeation of substances across biological membranes, especially focusing on the skin. This service is especially designed for cosmetic companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkans wanting to be compliant with the EU regulations, where we offer permeability studies for formulation optimization and safety assessments.
We also offer consult in optimization of your formulation for improved efficacy and safety.
Our Team involvement included:
- Participation in the EIT InfraBooster Foundation module, enhancing knowledge on research infrastructures (RIs) potential applications and analytical skills for evaluation and identification of the commercially viable RIs;
- Participation in the in the EIT InfraBooster Practitioner module, which supported the end-to-end design of new services leveraging RIs at scientific institutions. This included: analyzing the unique capabilities of RIs, identifying potential industrial partners, initiating industrial outreach, preparing and refining marketing materials that communicated key differentiators and client benefits, identifying potential clients, and initiating the sales process. These activities were guided by tailored individual and team mentoring offered by University of Warsaw, and culminated in presenting the service concept during the EIT InfraBooster demoday pitch finals. The key value proposition of the new service was also featured in the EIT InfraBooster services catalogue: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ba48e1f379.html#page/1
