R&D Partnership
Two tracks: government-funded and enterprise R&D
A designated contract testing facility for Korean government R&D programs, and a trusted partner for enterprise R&D commissions from pet food and pet care brands.
Why LVRC
Government-eligible. Enterprise-tested.
LVRC is an Innopolis-registered R&D Company (MSIT #2173) with a business classification of "technical service - pet food contract clinical research," qualifying as a designated contract testing facility for IPET, KOITA, KEIT, RIS, and other Korean government R&D programs. At the same time, we have a track record of direct enterprise R&D commissions for sponsors including SK Telecom, CJ CheilJedang, Lotte R&D Center, Neocrema, and Petsaengak.
Partnership tracks
Two tracks: government-funded and enterprise R&D
Eligible for designation under Korean government R&D programs and proven on direct enterprise commissions. The right track depends on where the project funding comes from.
- 01 · Government-funded R&D
Government R&D track
For companies awarded grants from IPET, KOITA, KEIT, RIS, or other Korean government R&D bodies. LVRC can be listed as the designated contract testing facility, or joined to a consortium at the proposal stage.
₩6.66B cumulative government R&DGovernment R&D track - 02 · Enterprise R&D
Enterprise R&D track
Direct R&D commissions from enterprise and D2C pet brands - delivered as contract testing or joint research. No government grant required.
SKT · CJ · Lotte · Neocrema · PetsaengakSelected enterprise engagements
Selected engagements
Sponsor work
- SK TelecomFunctional pet supplement efficacy study
- CJ CheilJedangPet palatability enhancement evaluation
- CJ CheilJedangPet topical efficacy evaluation
- Lotte R&D CenterPet palatability study
- NeocremaPet efficacy evaluation
- PetsaengakFunctional supplement efficacy evaluation
Process
Four steps from inquiry to kickoff
- 01
Inquiry
Send your engagement type and project info via form or email.
- 02
Scoping call
A 30–60 minute working session to align scope and timeline.
- 03
Proposal
Draft protocol, schedule, budget, and contract terms.
- 04
IACUC + kickoff
After contract execution, the study enters IACUC review and kicks off.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. LVRC is an Innopolis R&D Company (MSIT #2173) under Korea's Special Act on Innopolis. Our registered business classification is "technical service - pet food contract clinical research."
- We follow standard Korean government R&D indirect cost rules. Project-specific terms are negotiated case-by-case.
- By default, the sponsor holds sole ownership. Joint ownership is negotiable for joint-research engagements per a written agreement.
- Yes. We provide both study protocols and final reports in English.
Ready to commission a study or join an R&D project?
Our team responds within 1–2 business days.