The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) and RIKEN will host the prestigious Innovation Awards Gala during the First Conjoint Meeting ISM – RIKEN, set to take place at the iconic Happo-en, one of Tokyo’s most celebrated venues.
This unique event will unite the world’s top scientists, clinicians, biotech innovators, and industry leaders to shape the future of microbiota-based health solutions.
The Innovation Awards Gala celebrates excellence in microbiota science, technology, and clinical translation.
Three international distinctions will be presented:
- Innovation Award 2025 – honoring disruptive breakthroughs bringing microbiota research to real-world impact
- Scientific Award 2025 – rewarding outstanding fundamental or translational research
- Healthy Technology Award 2025 – celebrating cutting-edge health solutions powered by microbiota innovation
Final Call for nomination: Submit your project
Nominations close Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Researchers, start-ups, and companies are invited to submit their project proposals now to compete for these prestigious international awards.
Industry Pioneers Already Nominated
The 2025 awards have already attracted leading innovators driving microbiota-based health solutions, including: Morinaga • Yakult • Meiji • Metagen Therapeutics • Glico • Sethic Innovation Labo
Their early participation confirms the strong industrial momentum behind microbiota innovation, bridging academic discovery, translational science, and market-ready technologies.
Submit Your Project
To nominate your work for the Innovation, Scientific, or Healthy Technology Awards 2025, submit your project now by sending email to [email protected]