A different mind in your team.

Not as a diversity measure. But because you have a problem others could not solve.

Synaptic Four is led by someone on the autism spectrum. That is not background detail — it is the reason we approach problems differently. And why the solutions look different.

What that means concretely

You get project-based access to a different way of thinking. We work together on your concrete problem — whether that is a pipeline that does not run reproducibly, a data workflow that is not EHDS-ready, or a technical problem you cannot yet name precisely. No protocol that leaves no room. No promise we cannot keep.

How it works

  1. 1.First conversation (free): You describe your problem. We listen — no sales pitch.
  2. 2.Honest assessment: We say whether and how we can help. If not, we say that too.
  3. 3.Concrete proposal: A clearly scoped project with defined steps and a tangible result.
  4. 4.Implementation: Together, with regular exchange and no hidden dependencies.

Good fit if:

  • You have a problem that standard solutions have not solved.
  • You are a research team or small tech team with room for unconventional approaches.
  • You bring openness — to a different way of working, not just to a result.

Less suitable if:

  • You need a precise protocol that leaves no room for interpretation.
  • You require a long list of reference clients or certifications as a prerequisite.
  • You are primarily looking for a cheap execution resource — not a thinking partner.

Concrete areas of application

Bioinformatics & Research Infrastructure

Pipeline audits, GA4GH compliance, EHDS readiness, FDM — as a clearly scoped project with a written result.

Embedded Neurodivergence

You want to experience what collaboration with an autistic person looks like — without a full-time role. A project is a concrete, honest starting point.

Technical Problem Solving

A specific problem you cannot yet name precisely. We work it out together — and then solve it.

Consulting module

Research data management for genomics & omics

Still available as a scoped consulting module — not a separate product line. Funder-aligned DMPs for DFG, BMBF, and Horizon Europe with real genomics context (sensitive data, EGA/ENA, GA4GH), not a generic library template.

  • Baseline DMP document (typically 4–8 pages) aligned to the relevant funder checklist.
  • Optional genomics specialist module: WGS/WES/RNA-seq as personal data, Crypt4GH/DRS-oriented exchange, repository planning.
  • Application support: review of the DMP section in a live proposal, up to two revision rounds.

Indicative fixed fees: DFG ~€2,200 · BMBF ~€2,500 · Horizon Europe ~€2,900 · review of an existing section ~€800 · genomics add-on ~€600 (net + VAT). Initial call free.

Not legal advice, not submission in your name, and not a substitute for institutional RDM infrastructure.

Enquire about a DMP

Funding-proposal bundle

For a DFG, BMBF, or Horizon Europe proposal, before a pilot budget exists. One booked DMP line, the public EHDS Technical Readiness Review, and a credit toward a later Ferrum pilot. The bundle price is the sum of those booked lines minus 10–15%. It is not a separate flat fee.

One DMP line per bundle: writing a plan or reviewing an existing section. The genomics add-on stays outside. Up to 100% of the amount paid can be credited to a Ferrum pilot when the pilot statement of work follows within 60 days. The review is a recommendation, not a GA4GH certificate and not a legal determination.

What you get instead of reference logos

We are young. We do not have long client lists. What we have: concrete software that works, traceable documentation, and the willingness to say what we cannot do.

See the artefacts →

Pricing (indicative)

  • Consulting/Workshop-Tagessatz: €800–1,200/day. Advice without implementation.
  • Technical-Implementation-Tagessatz: €1,200–1,800/day. Integration and deployment for Ferrum, Solum, HELIOS, and BRA, plus CDR stand-up.
  • Clearly scoped projects from €3,000 as a flat fee.
  • First conversation free. First pilot by arrangement — we are open to a symbolic start if the project fits.

All prices net, plus VAT. Binding terms in writing.

How we work, engagement models, and general terms:

How we work Engagement models Terms

From lived experience on the spectrum — direct, without stereotypes. You describe your situation, we suggest concrete next steps.

Request a first conversation