{"id":38236,"date":"2025-09-04T16:08:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stm-assoc.org\/?p=38236"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:29:06","slug":"calling-trailblazers-stms-2025-innovator-fair-applications-are-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stm-assoc.org\/calling-trailblazers-stms-2025-innovator-fair-applications-are-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling trailblazers: STM’s 2025 Innovator Fair applications are open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an innovator \u2014 or do you know a tech game-changer that deserves the spotlight? <\/strong>Come closer, there’s an exciting opportunity ahead.<\/p>\n

STM’s annual Innovator Fair is back, and we’re seeking trailblazers and pioneers developing fresh solutions to transform scholarly communications. This year’s event takes place December 9, 2025, at BMA House in London as the opening day of <\/span>STM’s Innovation & Integrity Days<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What We’re Looking For<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Whether you’re a startup or established company, we want to hear from you if you’re developing technologies that advance trusted research. This year’s theme is <\/span>Building Tomorrow’s Research Integrity Framework<\/span><\/b>, but we welcome innovations across all areas of scholarly communication.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“The Innovator Fair has become one of our most exciting annual events because it brings together the people actually building the future of scholarly publishing,” said Hylke Koers, Chief Information Officer at STM Solutions. “We see incredible energy when innovative companies get face-time with the decision-makers who can help bring their solutions to market. It’s where partnerships are born and the industry moves forward.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Why This Matters<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>At STM, we champion the technologists, startups, and companies advancing trusted research. Every December, we gather to celebrate the changemakers using technology and innovation to strengthen scholarly communication and better serve the academic community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Selected innovators get access to a room full of publishers, societies, university presses, and industry leaders who are actively looking for solutions. Think lightning talks, interactive booths, pre-scheduled meetings, and plenty of networking time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, you’ll experience the prestigious Vesalius Innovation Award ceremony, organized by Karger Publishers, celebrating outstanding advancements from young entrepreneurs and startups.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Process<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Here’s how it works:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n