# STEM Subscription Tech sciences are recognized as a necessity, making easier education necessary. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jul 18, 2017 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stem-subscription ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the STEM Subscription trend? **STEM Subscription:** Skills like coding and engineering are more in-demand in the digital age. Parents are preparing their children for this through educational toys, but education on STEM practices is useful for those of all ages. Subscription kits that teach STEM open education up to all ages while also enabling streamlined learning. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 12, 2016 to Mar 2, 2018 - Published: Jul 18, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the STEM Subscription trend ### STEM Educational Subscriptions Educational technology and STEM-focused subscriptions represent a growing tool to teach lifelong learning for people of any age. ### Coding and Maker-Themed Subscription Services The subscription model has proven itself as a way to access specialized educational technology, and has shown to have potential in helping people learn new skills and ideas. ### STEM-Themed Toy Rentals The rental model empowers parents to give their children access to the latest learning tools and toys in a cost-effective way, promoting STEM learning and keeping up with the latest innovations. ## What the STEM Subscription trend means for industry ### For EdTech Industry These examples represent a growing market for tech and education-related business, particularly in the subscription format of distribution. ### For Toy Industry The toy industry is seeing a significant shift as children’s attention have moved towards tech-focused toys and educational subscription services. ### For Maker Industry As technology and innovation continues to influence learning and education, businesses focused on creating maker spaces to foster the growing DIY culture can benefit from incorporating product subscriptions into their business models. ## Workshop question How can your brand or product become a catalyst for your customer's education and betterment? ## Trend signals for STEM Subscription Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the STEM Subscription trend 5 featured examples from Aug 12, 2016 to Mar 2, 2018. - [STEM App Subscription Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-learning): The Hopscotch App Makes STEM Learning More Accessible to Kids (Category: Tech) Implication: The incorporation of user-friendly interface designs and subscription services in educational technology has the potential to greatly enhance the edtech market. - [Educational Toy Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stemtrunk): 'STEMtrunk' Lets Parents Rent New STEM Toys for Their Young Ones (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing a platform for renting out various types of toys to cater to the needs of different age groups and educational interests. - [STEM Toy Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-stem-club): The Amazon STEM Club Sends Kids Educational Toys Every Month (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toy retailers may need to re-evaluate their inventory and marketing strategies to align with the growing popularity of STEM education subscriptions and cater to the shifting deman… - [Coding Subscription Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-subscription): The 'Kode With Klossy' Box Supports Female Programmer Initiatives (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Coding boot camps and other educational institutions could create specialized coding courses and subscription boxes for learners. - [Tech-Themed Maker Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackerboxes): Hackerboxes Offers Nerdy DIY Subscription Boxes for Tech Buffs (Category: Business) Implication: The tech-themed maker kits trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the subscription services industry, where companies can create unique subscription boxes targeting… ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)