Academic Marketplace
Empower Your Institution with Novasign
Elevate how you publish, manage, and share all types of materials – from research outputs to departmental resources – through one integrated, robust platform. Novasign is a spin-off of BOKU University Vienna, founded on a strong commitment to open innovation – helping academic communities share research with the world, increase citation rates, and secure future collaborations with both industry and academia.
All-in-One Research Material Catalog
- Flexible Templates: Quickly create, update, and showcase resources (similar to BOKU University Vienna’s “Materials” portal) using professional, customizable templates.
- Comprehensive Listings: Attach images, documents, or specialized metadata so every resource is represented clearly and fully.
- Curated Collections: Combine and share multiple items – materials, code, plans, and more – into scientific collections that make it easy for collaborators and peers to find and build upon your work.
Smart Inventory & Order Management
- Real-Time Tracking: Monitor stock levels across multiple warehouse units for seamless order fulfillment.
- Streamlined Logistics: Handle shipping or pickup, packaging, and fees in a single, centralized environment.
Built-In Legal & Compliance
- Automated Agreements: Easily configure Terms & Conditions, disclaimers, and role-based permissions.
- Hassle-Free MTAs: Streamline Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) so researchers can publish “hidden gems” without being mired in bureaucracy.
Public-Facing Shop
- Open or Restricted: Offer a secure storefront – ranging from fully public listings to restricted internal pages.
- Controlled Visibility: Ensure that only the right audiences can discover and request your materials.
Collaboration & Customization
- Foster Open Innovation: Invite external universities or industry partners to discover, request, and utilize your materials – amplifying real-world applications and driving recognition of your work.
- Tailor to Your Needs: Match branding, workflows, and data models to your institution’s unique processes.
Multi-Tenancy & SSO Authentication
- Multiple Sub-Platforms: Deploy “sub-platforms” under one umbrella, each with its own rules and user groups, all managed from a single admin console.
- Seamless Logins: Integrate with eduGAIN Federation for Single Sign-On (SSO), making it simple for users at any eduGAIN-affiliated university or research institute to get involved.
Why BOKU University Vienna chose Novasign
BOKU University Vienna leverages Novasign to power its “Materials” portal, highlighting valuable research materials from biotech and beyond. This approach:
- Breaks Down Barriers: Simplifies material sharing processes and reduces administrative overhead.
- Boosts Citations & Project Opportunities: By making resources openly accessible, researchers increase their citation impact and attract collaborations from industry, universities, and research consortia.
- Integrated Legal Frameworks: MTAs and other agreements are embedded within the platform, ensuring secure and compliant distribution.
Our Vision
Because Novasign was incubated at BOKU University Vienna, we deeply understand the challenges faced by universities and research institutions. Our mission is broader than just software – we’re developing a global Novasign Marketplace to connect academic innovations with real-world needs, accelerating collaborations, and further elevating the impact of your research.
Ready to Deploy at Your Institution?
- Get in Touch – Reach out to discuss how Novasign can fit your processes, enabling open innovation and expanding visibility of your research.
- Setup & Integration – We’ll guide you through configuration: user roles, shipping rules, multi-tenant settings, legal templates, and more.
- Launch & Collaborate – Invite researchers, departments, and external partners to publish materials, place orders, and ignite new opportunities for citations, funding, and partnerships.
Contact Us
Interested in implementing Novasign at your university or organization? Contact our team to discover how you can unite multi-tenant access, eduGAIN SSO, robust inventory management, and a public-facing portal – just like BOKU University Vienna. Let’s reshape knowledge sharing, boost citations, and spark academic-industrial collaborations worldwide!