ISF 2026 will bring together researchers, academic leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and students from across the country, creating a national stage to exchange ideas on the future of science, research, and public engagement in India. Through its participation, CACTUS aims to contribute meaningfully to these conversations by sharing perspective on responsible innovation, research integrity, and the evolving relationship between science, society and policy.  

The partnership reflects CACTUS’ long-standing commitment to strengthening India’s science and technology ecosystem, including its continued support through the sponsorship of a fellowship grant for over two years. Through this engagement, CACTUS aligns closely with FAST India’s mission to advance research and policy engagement, institutional capacity building, government collaboration, corporate participation, and science communication across the country. 

During the two-day event, CACTUS will engage participants through an experiential booth, an expert talk, and two panel discussions.  

• A CACTUS representative will deliver an expert talk titled Ctrl + Alt + Ethics: Navigating AI Without Losing Your Way for audiences ranging from school students to doctoral researchers, focusing on responsible technology use in academic and scientific contexts.  
• The first panel discussion Good Data, Great Stories: Bringing research to public understanding will explore how scientific research can be communicated more effectively to broader audiences. 
• The second panel discussion, centered on book fellowship, will highlight the role of non-fiction science literature in strengthening public understanding of research. 

Commenting on the collaboration, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “India’s research and innovation landscape is rapidly expanding. Forums such as the India Science Festival bring together academia, policymakers, and industry to engage in critical discussions that shape the future of science. Our partnership with ISF reflects CACTUS’ unwavering commitment to supporting the growth of Indian science by promoting responsible and ethical use of AI in research.” 

Siddharth Bhatia, Chief Growth Officer, Institutional Sales (West), Cactus Communications, added, “Our engagement at ISF 2026 goes beyond event participation. It reflects our intent to build long-term, meaningful collaboration with universities and research ecosystems across India, and to shape the next phase of science. By engaging in discussions on ethics, communication, and research impact, we aim to contribute to a more responsible, inclusive, and globally connected research ecosystem.” 

Over the years, CACTUS has worked closely with academic institutions, publishers, societies, and national bodies in India and globally to support researchers across the research cycle. Through its participation as an Industry Partner at ISF 2026, CACTUS continues to invest in initiatives that strengthen scientific capacity, encourage responsible research practices, and amplify global visibility of Indian research. 

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ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world’s first AI management system standard, providing critical guidance for the rapidly evolving AI landscape. It addresses key risks and responsibilities associated with AI, including fairness, reliability, system oversight, and lifecycle management. This certification applies across all CACTUS brands and solutions, including Paperpal, the AI writing and research assistant trusted by over three million users worldwide.

The AI Management System at CACTUS spans core business processes including expert services, and AI-enabled product development. It encompasses functions including governance, risk and compliance, responsible AI, legal and engineering, product, and design. All processes operate in alignment with the controls defined in the latest ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Statement of Applicability (SoA).

Beyond governance, the certification delivers tangible value for users by strengthening trust, safety, and credibility in how CACTUS’ AI systems are developed and deployed. It assures institutions and enterprise partners that CACTUS meets rigorous global standards for AI risk management, transparency, and compliance, while supporting continuous improvement as AI expectations and regulations keep evolving.

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, commented, “Achieving the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification highlights CACTUS’ endeavour toward building AI that stakeholders across industry, publishing, academia, funding, and research can rely on with confidence. It reflects our dedication to deliver secure, accountable, and responsibly developed AI.”

“ISO/IEC 42001:2023 affirms the discipline and safeguards that power our AI solutions, from how we govern data to how we evaluate, test, and monitor our models. As AI becomes central, this certification assures our users and partners that our AI tools are built on strong foundations of safety, reliability, and responsible innovation.” Ayer further added.

This certification also reinforces Paperpal’s position as one of the most rigorously governed AI writing tools available, and underscores CACTUS’ leadership in AI systems that institutions and researchers can adopt with confidence.

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The strong in-person participation underscored the significance of the event, which extended beyond a formal awards presentation to become a meaningful platform for sharing the passion, purpose, and value of academic research.

Makoto Yuasa, Chief Growth Officer, Research Solutions at Cactus Communications, attended the ceremony to personally congratulate the recipients. In his remarks, he commended the awardees for their perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and experimental spirit, highlighting how these qualities enabled them to excel in a competitive selection process.

A Rigorous Five-Month Selection Process

Following the success of last year’s initiative, the 2^nd 2025 Editage Grant program was once again designed to support emerging researchers at a critical stage of their academic journey. The selection process spanned approximately five months, comprising a first-round document and essay review, followed by second-round video interviews. Applicants demonstrated exceptional originality, research maturity, and commitment to addressing real-world challenges, while also showcasing the diversity and depth of their respective fields.

Introduction of 2025 Grant Recipients

This year’s ten recipients proposed research projects across areas such as artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, industrial safety, materials science, and food research. Their work was recognised for its scalability and potential social impact. A total grant amount of 27 million won was awarded to ten recipients this year.

Third Prize Recipients

• Park Ye-in: Industrial Safety AI Agent
• Hashimi Shervin: Sustainable Hygiene Pre-Implementation Tool
• Kim Tae-wi: Multimodal AI Agent for Medical Applications
• Ji Seong-hwan: Digital Frailty Monitoring System
• Lee Ji-eun: Research on Regional Specialty Bakery Products

Second Prize Recipients

• Lee Na-eun: Overcoming Technical Barriers for Urine-Based STI Diagnosis
• Park Sang-yoon: Digital Therapeutics for Temporomandibular Disorders
• Jeong Deok-jong: System Resilience Research Through Financial AI Convergence
• Park Ji-soo: Digital Healthcare Applications in Neurorehabilitation

First Prize Recipient

• Kwon Oh-hyun: Design of Electrolytes Responsive to Localized Stress

Supporting Researchers at the Start of Their Journey

The award ceremony also highlighted the challenges faced by researchers at the beginning of their careers. Recognising that the early stage of a research journey is often the most demanding, Editage remains committed to providing practical support to emerging researchers and help them conduct early experiments, grow within their fields, and connect with peers and mentors.

The Editage Grant program intends to serve not only as financial support but also as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and long-term academic development.

All ten winners are contributing innovative knowledge in their respective disciplines, addressing pressing social and scientific challenges that will shape the future, in line with Editage’s mission to empower researchers drive meaningful change.

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Through the partnership, Editage will provide De Gruyter Brill authors publishing in the fields of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences with end-to-end support at every stage of their research journey. Authors will have access to:

• Advanced subject-peer copyediting, pre-submission peer review, manuscript formatting, figure/ART preparation.
• Plagiarism and source-verification reports, reporting-guideline checks (CONSORT, PRISMA), language sensitivity review for patient-facing content.
• Graphical abstracts, plain-language summaries, video abstracts, targeted promotion packages.

Having supported 200,000+ STM researchers worldwide, Editage combines human expertise with advanced technology to deliver high-impact manuscript preparation, editing, and submission support to address publication challenges faced by the academic community. The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to elevate the author experience, safeguard research integrity, and ensure that high-quality research continues to drive progress in the global research ecosystem.

Nikesh Gosalia, Chief Partnership Officer, Cactus Communications, said, “Researchers in health and life sciences face unique challenges, from stringent reporting standards to the critical need for precise clinical communication. With studies showing that nearly 59% of authors struggle with manuscript writing and preparation, the need for expert support has never been clearer. By integrating domain-specialist editors, rigorous quality-control workflows, and tailored research-promotion services, we aim to transform the publishing experience and ensure that high-quality science is published efficiently, reaching the audiences that matter.”

Maurits Van den Boogert, Chief Publishing Officer, De Gruyter Brill, said, “Partnering with Cactus Communications enables us to provide our growing author base in STM practical, trusted support to raise manuscript quality and expand global reach. We are excited to be able to offer this new service to our authors, helping them meet international standards and ensuring valuable findings reach clinicians, policymakers and researchers faster.”

For more details about the partnership, visit: https://editageservices.degruyterbrill.com/

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The CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnership (IAP) 2025 serves as one of India’s premier platforms bringing together academia, industry, and government to showcase cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and emerging collaboration opportunities. Central to the summit are the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards, which highlight the critical role of such partnerships in advancing research, building future-ready skills, and enabling sustainable job creation, values that align with CACTUS’s commitment to strengthening the global research community.

Commenting on the recognition, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “Being honoured at the CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnerships 2025 reaffirms the importance of strengthening India’s academic and research infrastructure. At CACTUS, we have long believed that India’s scientific potential can be unlocked by empowering researchers with the right tools, training, and global exposure and a robust AI ecosystem that accelerates their work. We remain committed to augmenting India’s research landscape by driving knowledge creation and supporting the country’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in science and innovation.”

For over two decades, CACTUS has played a transformative role in shaping the global research landscape by enabling high-quality scholarly communication, promoting responsible AI adoption, and empowering universities, research institutions, and publishers in their ambitions for creating global impact. Through its flagship brands Editage and Paperpal, CACTUS continues to help researchers achieve their highest potential by combining AI and human expertise to advance research integrity, improve writing and publishing outcomes, and foster meaningful collaboration across industry and academia.

In India, CACTUS is aligned with the government’s vision for Vikasit Bharat 2047 and continues to deepen engagement with leading academic institutions, government bodies, funding agencies, and industry stakeholders. Its focus remains on helping accelerate India’s transition toward a knowledge-driven economy and strengthening the country’s global standing in science, technology, and innovation.

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The event welcomed Prof. apt. I Ketut Adnyana, Ph.D. (Director of Research and Community Service- Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology) as one of the speakers, where he highlighted national policies for advancing research and publication quality.

The day-long summit brought together participants from over 40 universities across Semarang City and the Central Java region. It served as a key platform to deepen collaboration and support Indonesia’s vision for research excellence and innovation-driven growth. Discussions centered on strengthening research integrity, enhancing scholarly writing competence, optimizing AI-enabled research workflows, and elevating the global reputation of Indonesian universities.

Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (RoW), Cactus Communications, said, “Indonesia Research Summit 2.2, co-hosted by UNDIP, brought together some of the brightest academic leaders who are shaping the future of Indonesian research. The forward looking conversations at the summit will play a pivotal role in charting Indonesia’s research growth for the coming years. Our collaboration with UNDIP reflects Editage’s commitment to empowering Indonesian researchers with ethical, human-centered AI solutions and expert editorial services that elevate research quality, expand global visibility and create long-term impact.”

Prof. Firmansyah, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Vice Head of LPPM for Research-Diponegoro University, said, “We are glad to have partnered with Editage to organize such an important event. This summit reinforces the collective commitment of participating universities to safeguard research integrity, enhancing research writing, and strengthening international reputation. By integrating AI tools with strong research culture, Indonesian institutions are taking meaningful steps toward global academic competitiveness.”

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to improving research quality, building stronger institutional reputations, and adopting responsible AI practices to support academic productivity.

With continued partnerships between Editage and leading Indonesian universities such as UNDIP, Indonesia Research Summit 2.2 marked another significant step toward a more globally competitive, collaborative, and innovation-driven research landscape. Since 2024, Editage has been hosting Indonesia Research Summit in collaboration with top universities across the country, with each edition co-hosted on the partner’s university campus. These summits have played a key role in fostering knowledge exchange and strengthening Indonesia’s academic ecosystem.

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Paperpal’s rapid growth reflects its strong adoption in the academic community amid the rising need for reliable AI tools. The platform has tripled its user base in the past 18 months driven by its commitment to ethical AI that brings out the best in every user. With its deep understanding of academic writing, it has a proven ability to help users communicate research with confidence, while preserving their authentic voice.

Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “As academia embraces AI, the focus remains on solutions that amplify human expertise. Crossing the three-million-user mark is more than a milestone for Paperpal; it is a testament to the growing trust in our vision to empower every academic with ethical, high-impact AI that advances scholarly communication.”

Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, added, “Researchers want more than generic AI; they seek intelligent, reliable partners that understand their academic journey. That’s what we offer. From polishing manuscripts and checking submission readiness to helping researchers find their scientific voice, Paperpal brings everything together in one intuitive platform. This milestone is not just about scale but about earning the trust of academics who see Paperpal as essential to their research journey.”

Paperpal encourages responsible authorship, supporting academics at every stage of research and writing. Its technology powers submission workflows for leading publishers, ensuring consistent quality, integrity, and efficiency. Students also rely on Paperpal to strengthen writing skills, improve clarity, and gain confidence in coursework and theses. With grammar checking, paraphrasing, plagiarism detection, AI summarization, and more, Paperpal helps users save time and focus on their research.

Academics consistently highlight Paperpal’s ease of use, comprehensive features, and accurate discipline-aware suggestions as top reasons for using the platform. Many say it helps them “think and write confidently without compromising quality” and “refine writing and grammar without losing their unique style.”

Paperpal has earned the trust of students, researchers, and institutions worldwide. It continues to expand and grow, helping academics enhance writing quality, convey science effectively, and overcome barriers to publication success.

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AI100 recognizes 100 leaders who are redefining the future of artificial intelligence and how it shapes real-world solutions across industries, from pattern recognition and intelligent automation to precision agriculture and scientific discovery.

Nishchay’s distinguished journey began with his early work in data forensics and ethical hacking and has evolved into a career dedicated to building responsible, high-precision AI products. At CACTUS, Nishchay and his team develop next-generation solutions that scale publication processes on-demand, build research integrity safeguards that match the pace of research misconduct accelerated by paper mills, and drive the vision behind Paperpal, the AI writing and research assistant loved by over 3 million users.

Commenting on the recognition, Nishchay Shah, said, “It is an honour to be included in AI100 alongside so many inspiring leaders. At CACTUS, we are focused on building AI responsibly, one that strengthens trust, enhances quality, and empowers researchers and publishers. This recognition motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve for global science.”

Over the years, CACTUS has accelerated its AI roadmap, by combining machine intelligence with deep domain expertise to support researchers, publishers, and institutions globally. Its commitment to ethical, transparent, and human-centered AI has set new benchmarks for strengthening scholarly communication. The AI100 list represents one of India’s most comprehensive efforts to identify AI innovators who are shaping the next decade of technological progress. Nishchay’s selection showcases CACTUS’s growing leadership in ethical AI, research integrity, and technology-driven solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem.

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Manual technical checks have traditionally been time-consuming and resource-intensive for publishers. As the submission volumes continue to rise, editorial teams face growing pressure to process manuscripts quickly while maintaining the highest standards of quality and research integrity. Through this collaboration, APS will integrate Paperpal Preflight into its editorial workflow to streamline its technical evaluation process, reduce manual effort, and improve the overall speed and accuracy of editorial decision-making.

Nikesh Gosalia, Chief Partnership Officer, Cactus Communications, said, “The volume of submissions has grown exponentially over the last few years, overwhelming editorial teams with unsustainable workloads. Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk is designed to address these challenges by automating technical checks and reducing manual effort. Through our partnership with APS, we aim to help streamline editorial workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of research integrity.”              

Beth Craanen, Director of Editorial Operations, American Physical Society added, “Through our collaboration with Cactus Communications, we’re making it easier for authors to meet submission standards without the frustration of multiple rounds of checks. The integration of CACTUS’ tool empowers researchers with real-time guidance, helping them prepare complete, compliant manuscripts and cutting down on time spent resolving formatting or requirement issues. This partnership highlights how AI can support high-quality scholarly publishing and improve the overall experience for researchers.”

Paperpal Preflight for Editorial Desk leverages advanced AI to automate manuscript screening, ensuring each submission meets journal-specific technical and ethical requirements before reaching the editorial review stage. Partnerships such as these are essential for providing publishers, journals and societies with the tools needed to uphold the integrity of scientific research.

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Recognized as Europe’s largest country by publication output, Germany is one of the world’s most influential scientific research hubs. Editage’s expansion reflects its vision to strengthen global research communication by providing end-to-end services. Through editorial expertise, advanced tools and deep respect for authenticity, Editage ensures every idea is expressed clearly, every insight retains its integrity, and every researcher’s voice remains genuinely their own, enhancing the quality, visibility, and impact of scholarly work.

For more than two decades, Editage has supported over 5 million researchers across 191 countries, helping them communicate their work with clarity, confidence, and ethical rigor to publish in high-impact international journals. Its official launch in Germany brings a legacy of quality, trust, and subject-area specialization to one of the world’s most respected research environments. To offer researchers more control, the company provides a wide range of services including English editing, translation, journal selection, peer-review and publication support and AI-powered tools.

Commenting on the expansion, Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “Legacy, precision, and trust are values that deeply align with Germany’s academic culture. We aim to strengthen support for researchers in Germany, helping them communicate their discoveries effectively while preserving the authenticity and integrity of their work.”

Siddharth Bhatia, Chief Growth Officer, Institutional Sales (West), Cactus Communications, added, “Germany’s research community has a long-standing tradition of excellence and Editage is proud to support this legacy. Our launch at the Frankfurt Book Fair allowed us to engage with researchers, universities, and publishers to explore new possibilities in research communication. Editage aims to become a trusted partner for Germany’s research community, helping them communicate science with clarity and integrity.”

Beyond supporting researchers, Editage collaborates with universities, research institutions, publishers, policymakers and funding bodies to enhance research output and visibility through large-scale editorial solutions, customized researcher training, and AI-assisted language services.

For more details, visit: https://www.editage.de/

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