SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" NAS of Ukraine

What SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" NAS of Ukraine does

SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS) is a state scientific institution headquartered in Kharkiv that operates as a multi-disciplinary research complex spanning three academic institutes and two state enterprises with a total staff of approximately 800, including 275 research workers, 32 Professors, and 135 PhDs. Its core technical capability is single-crystal growth technology developed over more than 60 years, complemented by advanced analytical infrastructure including NMR spectrometry, single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, ICP-OES/MS mass spectrometry, and a computer cluster for ab initio quantum-chemical calculations. The complex delivers the full research-to-production cycle, from fundamental materials science through to finished equipment and organized production, and maintains international participation in CERN experiments (CMS, ALICE), BaBaR, OPERA, and the Belle/Belle II collaborations.

The institute's commercial surface is the Institute of Functional Materials Chemistry (IFMC) and the Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment, which together offer contract research services: synthesis of organic compounds and biologically active substances, structural chemistry and spectroscopy, analytical testing of pharmaceutical substances and environmental samples, dosage-form development (ointments, gels, inhalers), molecular genetics and microbiology (PCR, sequencing, antibacterial testing), quantum-chemical modeling, and expert consultations. It holds a designated regulatory role as the authorized drug-quality-control center for the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Controls, and supplies specialized plant-protection and storage products to Ukrainian agriculture enterprises.

The business model is a hybrid of government baseline funding from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, contract research and analytical services billed on a pay-as-you-go basis, regulatory testing revenue from the Ukrainian state, and hardware/product sales to agricultural customers. The institution is sales-led rather than marketing-led, with outreach concentrated in the Kharkiv Chemical Seminar series, scientific conferences, and joint programs with V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and the National University of Pharmacy. Operations have been materially disrupted since February 2022 by the Russian invasion of Kharkiv, with documented damage to buildings and utilities, although the institution has continued research activities, pharmaceutical production, and use of its premises as a shelter for displaced persons.

Name

SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" NAS of Ukraine

Legal name

State Scientific Institution "Institute for Single Crystals" of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Website

https://isc.kh.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

State Scientific Institution under the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, headquartered in Kharkiv, operating three academic institutes and two state enterprises (~800 staff) focused on single-crystal growth, advanced analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical contract research and quality control.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Materials Science Research Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Nuclear Materials Testing, Assay & Characterization Services (NDA/NDE, radiochemistry, materials analysis) (EUAKAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Single crystal growth
• Materials science research
• Analytical chemistry services
• Pharmaceutical development
• Scintillation materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Kharkiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government funding: Primary funding from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Ukrainian government science funding programs
2. Research services: Analytical and research services provided through the Center for Collective Use for other scientific institutions and industry clients
3. Drug quality control: Authorized center for drugs quality control for the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Controls
4. Agricultural products: Products developed for Ukrainian agriculture companies to store and protect plants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSI "Institute for Single Crystals" NAS of Ukraine is a state scientific research complex that conducts full-cycle interdisciplinary research in materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. It develops single crystals, scintillation materials, organic compounds, dosage forms, and pharmaceuticals, and offers analytical chemistry services, quantum chemical calculations, and access to advanced research equipment through its Center for Collective Use.

Product overview

SSI 'Institute for Single Crystals' NAS of Ukraine is a leading research complex comprising three academic institutes and two state enterprises with approximately 800 staff members. It operates as a comprehensive research center conducting full-cycle scientific development from fundamental research to practical applications. The institution offers specialized research services through the Institute of Functional Materials Chemistry, including synthesis of organic compounds, analytical research, development of dosage forms, molecular genetics, structural chemistry, quantum chemical calculations, and expert consultations. It also maintains a Center for Collective Use providing access to shared scientific equipment including X-ray diffractometers and computational clusters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Synthesis of Organic Compounds
• Analytical Research
• Development of Dosage Forms
• Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Research
• Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy
• Quantum Chemical Calculations
• Consultations and Expert Reviews
• Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment
• X-ray Diffraction Studies
• Environmental and Pharmaceutical Analysis
• Drug Quality Control Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Authorized center for drugs quality control for the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Controls

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• CERN (CMS, ALICE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing participation in international research projects including CERN experiments (CMS, ALICE) for over 20 years
• BaBaR, OPERA, Belle and Belle IImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in major international particle physics experiments including BaBaR, OPERA, Belle and Belle II collaborations
• Charitable Foundation Peaceful Heaven of KharkivminorOthersCooperation with Ukrainian Charity Fund Peaceful Heaven of Kharkiv for fundraising campaign to recover from war damage
• V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint conferences and graduate school programs with the chemistry faculty of Kharkiv National University
• National University of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint activities in pharmacy and drug quality control with National University of Pharmacy

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry (RAS): Russian Academy of Sciences chemistry institute covering inorganic chemistry, materials science, and coordination chemistry. Functional counterpart to ISC within a sister national academy system though geographically restricted.
• Enamine Ltd: Major Ukraine-based contract chemistry research organization providing custom synthesis and screening compounds. Geographic and functional peer offering contract chemistry and pharmaceutical research services to academic and industry clients.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Global contract testing services company with extensive pharmaceutical, environmental, and materials testing operations. Comparable as a scaled commercial testing services provider covering many of the same analytical chemistry verticals ISC addresses.
• Mirion Technologies: Provider of radiation detection, nuclear measurement, and medical imaging technologies including scintillation-based detection systems. Comparable to ISC's Institute of Scintillation Materials subsidiary on the radiation detection product side.
• National Physical Laboratory (NPL): UK government-owned national metrology institute providing measurement standards, materials characterization, and analytical services. Functionally analogous institution offering traceable testing and reference-grade scientific services.

Direct peers

• Bruker Corporation: Global manufacturer of scientific instruments including X-ray diffractometers, NMR spectrometers, and mass spectrometry systems. Directly comparable as both supplier of analytical equipment ISC relies on and operator of similar analytical measurement capabilities.
• Rigaku Corporation: Leading manufacturer of X-ray diffraction, fluorescence, and analytical instrumentation with a strong installed base in crystallography and materials science research. Closely mirrors ISC's core XRD and single-crystal structural analysis capabilities.
• Institute for Problems of Materials Science (NAS Ukraine): Sister Ukrainian NAS institution focused on physical materials science, powder metallurgy, and ceramics. Closest peer in scope, governance structure, and research focus on advanced materials within the same parent organization.
• Vernadsky Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry (NAS Ukraine): Another sister NAS Ukraine institute focused on inorganic chemistry, materials science, and crystal chemistry. Most direct functional peer in the same national academy governance structure with overlapping research output.
• Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR): International intergovernmental scientific organization in Dubna doing particle physics, nuclear physics, and condensed matter research. Overlaps with ISC on scintillator R&D and partner in large-scale physics collaborations such as those at CERN.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ssi_isc
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSI.ISC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ssi-isc-nasu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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