Services & Laboratories
Research infrastructure, scientific instrumentation and services offered by IRST.
Laboratories and Instrumentation
List of scientific equipment and research infrastructure.
Bioengineering Laboratory
Development and prototyping of implantable medical devices, energy harvesting testing, biocompatibility characterisation.
- Energy harvesting test bench
- Cleanroom (ISO 7 class)
- Digital oscilloscope
- Impedance analyser
AI & Computational Laboratory
Computational infrastructure for the development and training of AI models for medical applications.
- GPU cluster (NVIDIA A100)
- Dedicated HPC server
- ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Certified biomedical datasets
Cybersecurity & Edge AI Laboratory
Infrastructure for the development and testing of autonomous AI agents for cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis and digitalisation on edge devices.
- Edge computing platforms (ARM64/x86)
- Isolated penetration testing environment
- AI framework for autonomous agents
- Segmented lab network for testing
Internally Developed Software Tools
As part of its research activities, the Institute develops AI-powered software tools to accelerate experimental workflows. Each tool is designed, tested and utilised directly by the researcher responsible for the project.
SENTINEL-AI
Cybersecurity · Edge AIMulti-agent intrusion detection system for SME networks, developed for NIS2 compliance on ultra-low-cost edge devices (< €25). Used internally to protect the laboratory infrastructure.
HOMELAB-AI
Automation · Lab ManagementAutonomous system for management, cataloguing and monitoring of laboratory infrastructure on consumer NAS hardware. Automates equipment inventory, experimental data backup and predictive maintenance.
HashSigil
Cryptography · Intellectual PropertyCryptographic certification platform for proof of existence, integrity and authorship of digital assets. Used internally to protect the Institute's intellectual property (patents, papers, datasets).
LiveInk
Generative AI · Intelligent CacheData mutability classification and decoupled cache system for AI inference optimisation. Integrates 15+ external data sources, Whisper AI transcription and multi-model fact-checking. SIAE registered (D000030735).
ATVault
Blockchain · Predictive AI · DeFiSecure digital asset management system with three-level security architecture (SENTINEL-AI + HashSigil + end-to-end encryption). Integrates meta-transactions with A&T token, on-chain digital inheritance protocol and autonomous AI for pre-sign transaction protection.
Methodological note — The software tools are an integral part of the Institute's research workflow and are developed by the Principal Investigator. Scientific, ethical and legal responsibility for each output rests with the researcher responsible for the project.
Training and Scientific Dissemination
As part of the knowledge dissemination activities required by EU Communication 2014/C 198/01 for Research Organisations, IRST develops training programmes based on its patented technologies to promote scientific literacy at all levels of education.
Primary Education
Educational kits designed for experiential learning of bio-chemical energetics. Students directly experience bioelectricity generation from the human body through safe, hands-on activities aligned with national curriculum objectives.
- Hands-on bioelectric energy harvesting experiments
- Teaching materials compliant with safety standards
- Aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education)
Secondary Education
In-depth pathways on the principles of energy bioengineering and IRST patented technologies. The programme develops STEM skills and critical thinking through guided experimental projects, with direct technical support from the inventor.
- Advanced experimental projects with dedicated kits
- Career orientation and transversal competences
- Direct support from the Principal Investigator
University and Research
Advanced kits for academic research comprising specific electrodes, body-powered devices, simulation software and access to patent data. Support for degree theses, doctoral programmes and research projects in bioenergy and implantable medical devices.
- Instrumentation for energy harvesting research
- Access to patent data and research reports
- Scientific consultancy with the inventor for theses and doctorates
Regulatory framework — Training and dissemination activities fall within the non-economic activities of Research Organisations under EU Communication 2014/C 198/01, point 19(b): "activities of dissemination of research results, teaching and training of human resources". All proceeds from these activities are fully reinvested in the Institute's primary research activities.
Technology Transfer
IRST promotes the transfer of its patented technologies to the productive sector through flexible collaboration models, in compliance with the dissemination obligations set out in European research funding programmes.
Technology Licensing
Non-exclusive licensing of IRST patented technologies (bioelectricity, energy harvesting, implantable medical devices) to manufacturing companies for integration into their own processes and products. Licences granted at market conditions.
Joint Development
Co-design and optimisation of IRST technology integration into the industrial partner's specific products. Joint development agreements with transparent allocation of generated intellectual property.
Component Supply
Production and supply of biogeneration modules ready for integration into wearable, medical and IoT devices. Technical specifications customisable to suit the requirements of the final product.
Proof-of-Concept
Pilot projects to demonstrate technical feasibility and validate the effectiveness of the technology in the partner's specific use case, with agreed metrics and KPIs.
Regulatory framework — Technology transfer falls within the non-economic activities of Research Organisations under EU Communication 2014/C 198/01, point 19(c): "knowledge transfer activities, where conducted by the research organisation [...] and all the profits from those activities are reinvested in the primary activities of the research organisation". All licensing proceeds are fully reinvested in research.
Standards and Certifications
Standard operating procedures and quality standards adopted or in the process of adoption.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system for research and development processes.
Under implementation — expected 2027GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)
Laboratory practices compliant with international standards for pre-clinical testing.
In roadmap — expected 2027ISO 13485 (Medical Devices)
Quality management system for medical devices, required for CE marking.
In roadmap — expected 2028ISO 27001 (Information Security)
Information security management for the protection of research data and patents.
In roadmap — expected 2027