Partner · UK Edition

Back what they build.

The Builders · London · May 6–10, 2027

See talent first. Lead a national pillar, bring your people into the work, or fund a Champion's shot. Partnership starts at £2,000 and scales with your goals.

Start a conversation → Explore the tiers
A speaker addressing a full audience of students and guests at the National STEM Festival
Image 1 · Hero Student presenting to a UK room of industry / officials — badges, cameras, stage. 21:9 crop.
The skills crisis

The talent gap is real — and early.

250,000Infrastructure & construction workers needed by 2028.
112,000NHS vacancies — healthcare transformation requires new skills.
178,000Unfilled tech roles — AI and cybersecurity talent critical.

Young people don't know these pathways exist. The National STEM Festival is where they meet them.

A national talent pipeline

From application to national stage.

2,000Applications · ages 13–18
120Finalists
36Champions · 12 regions
LondonFestival · May 6–10, 2027
A proven platform

London 2027, built on a proven model.

The UK Edition launches in London in May 2027 — powered by EXPLR and the platform behind the U.S. Festival, whose most recent campaign delivered:

1.15B+Media impressions (U.S., 2025–26)
1,700Pieces of press coverage
20+ yrsIn education · 60+ corporate partners

Taking place across iconic London venues

A stage fireside chat at the National STEM Festival, filmed for broadcast
Image 2 · Proof House of Lords reception / RSA / officials with students.
The data advantage

See the talent, at scale.

Partners gain anonymised, market-level intelligence drawn from thousands of applications — a read on emerging UK talent no survey can match.

Where talent isUK-wide distribution · regional hotspots.
What they're buildingWhere student interest meets innovation · AI and tech usage.
Skills signalsStrengths vs. gaps · pathway interests · barriers to entry.
Longitudinal & compliantAggregate insights, tracked over time — privacy-first.

All public insights are aggregate and anonymised. Named, opt-in talent engagement is arranged privately with qualified partners.

Investment tiers

Choose your level.

Own one of four national pillars
Building & InfrastructureDesigning and building stronger, smarter communities.Engineering · architecture · construction · transport · materials · skilled trades · resilient cities
Health & Human PotentialImproving health, care and quality of life.Medicine · biotechnology · biomedical engineering · prevention · diagnostics · assistive technology · care
Technology, AI & Digital FuturesCreating smarter, safer and more responsible technology.AI · computing · cybersecurity · robotics · data · digital systems · emerging technology
Food, Planet & SustainabilityRethinking how we grow, make and sustain our world.Food · agriculture · climate · energy · water · environment · conservation · circular economy
Pillar Champion
£50k · 4 available

Own a national pillar and lead the workforce conversation.

  • Named pillar ownership · long-term talent pipeline
  • Thought leadership · premium branding across all touchpoints
  • VIP access at all events, including the House of Lords reception
  • Early, aggregate talent & skills insights
A branded fireside session on stage at the National STEM Festival
Image 4 · Presenting Partner A branded VIP / media moment.
Presenting Partner
£15k–£25k · 3 of 5 available

Anchor one industry-focused event in front of senior leaders.

  • Executive Breakfast, Mini-Conference, or Happy Hour
  • Senior visibility · ~100 guests
  • Content rights for brand storytelling & earned media
Programme Partner masterclass with mentors
Image 5 · Programme Partner Launchpad / masterclass at RSA — mentors with students.
Programme Partner
£15k–£20k · 4 of 5 available

Own a student-facing session and build real relationships with emerging talent.

  • Named role on a student session · tied to outcomes
  • Employee mentors in the room
  • Applied skills development
Foundations & NGOs welcome
A National STEM Festival Champion with her award
Image 6 · Regional Sponsor A regional competition / students being reviewed.
Regional Sponsor
£10k · 12 available

Name a regional competition and send winners to London.

  • Named regional competition · fund 3 student winners to London
  • Employee reviewers
  • House of Lords reception
Foundations & NGOs welcome
A public science demonstration on the Festival Expo floor
Image 7 · Brand Activation Public Expo booth, London.
Brand Activation
£595–£35k

Public Expo floor presence at 26 Leake Street, Waterloo — a landmark, high-footfall London venue, in front of students, families and press.

  • Standard to signature spaces available
  • ~4,000 public attendees
  • Full rate card on request
Foundations, NGOs & exhibitors welcome

Custom investment, partnership, and branding options are available — tailored to your industry and objectives.

Go global

Partner across editions.

Partners investing across multiple editions access preferred pricing and bundled benefits.

United StatesWashington, DC · Oct 19–24, 2027
United KingdomLondon · May 6–10, 2027
MexicoMexico City · Late 2027
GermanyBerlin · Q1 2028
ArmeniaIn development

Built around your goals.

Tell us what you're trying to do — talent, visibility, thought leadership, community impact — and we'll build the fit.

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