NPS AImEx

Project Overview

NPS AImEx is a collaborative research project addressing the increasing analytical challenges posed by New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in forensic drug analysis.

NPS are characterised by rapid structural variation, high potency, and the frequent absence of reference materials at the time of first appearance. This results in delayed identification, limited comparability of analytical results, and increased workload for specialised forensic laboratories.

Forensic Relevance

Forensic laboratories within Europe and beyond are increasingly required to:

• Identify previously unknown substances,

• Provide legally defensible results within short timeframes,

• Ensure analytical reliability across institutions.

NPS AImEx responds to these requirements by developing AI-supported, method-independent tools for structure elucidation and analytical validation.

Funding

NPS AImEx is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). in the course of the announcement “Applications in Civil Security” within the framework of the program "Research for Civil Security - Together for a Safe Life in a Resilient Society" of the German Federal Government.

Further information on the security program can also be found on the website www.sifo.de.