ScholarIA is an innovative all-in-one research assistant designed to streamline academic research. Our mission is to empower researchers by automating tedious tasks, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: advancing knowledge. With our tool, users can easily manage paper libraries, receive personalized recommendations, and take notes on articles—all within an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
This tool was built as part of a joint project at UPC.
We believe in:
- Customer-Centric Focus: Prioritizing the needs of our users over the product itself.
- Global Vision: Serving researchers worldwide with a tool that simplifies their workflow.
- Diversity in Thought and Experience: Our team represents four continents, bringing diverse perspectives and ideas to the table.
Team Members:
- Berat Furkan Koçak
- Maria Camila Salazar
- Mohamed Louai Bouzaher
- Rana İşlek
- Simon Coessens
ScholarIA offers a comprehensive suite of tools for academic research:
- Paper Library Management: Organize and search through your academic papers seamlessly.
- Recommendations + Alerts: Personalized suggestions for new research papers based on your reading patterns.
- Reading Assistant: Summarizes papers and supports quick note-taking for efficient information capture.
- LLM Features: Language model-driven functionalities to enhance the research experience.
Our unique recommender algorithm uses the semantic intersection of any paper in your workspace, providing accurate and context-aware suggestions.
- All-in-One Solution: Combines paper organization, recommendations, summarization, and note-taking.
- User-Friendly Design: An interface that prioritizes simplicity and ease of use.
- Market Knowledge: Backed by thorough market research and customer engagement.
We conducted in-depth research to understand the academic research tools market:
- Target Audience:
- Professors and researchers in universities
- Master's and PhD students
- Industry professionals who rely on academic literature
- Market Trends:
- Growing demand for tools that automate research workflows
- Increased reliance on digital solutions for academic tasks
- Respondent Profile:
- 57% Master's/PhD students, 26% Professors, 17% Other roles
- Geographic Distribution: 78% Europe, 22% LATAM
- Reading Habits:
- 70% of users read 5-20 articles monthly
- Over 70% already use software for managing academic papers (Mendeley, Google Scholar, etc.)
We adopt a freemium model with tiered subscription options:
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual | $5/month |
| Student | $3/month |
| Universities | $2/month per user |
University bulk subscription: We aim to secure 12,500 users at €2/month to reach a monthly revenue target of €25,000, achievable with just 12 university partnerships.
Try ScholarIA in action! Experience the ease of managing your academic research with personalized recommendations and note-taking.
Visit ScholarIA App to start using the app today!
Special thanks to our BDMA partners and supporting universities.