Falling Walls Foundation

We Assemble Brilliant Minds. We Celebrate Breakthroughs.

We Make Walls Fall.

Since 2009, we discover and unite the greatest minds of the planet. We connect science leaders with key players from academia, business, and the public sector to share knowledge, grow businesses, shape the international innovation system and create impact for the betterment of humankind.

Klaus and Elaine Chew on stage at Science Summit 2023
Klaus and Elaine Chew on stage at Science Summit 2023
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SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGHS

Falling Walls Science Summit 2024

The Falling Walls Science Summit is annually taking place from 7-9 November in Berlin. It brings lots of opportunities to gather, network, and get involved. Participate in person or digitally from all over the world at three days for breakthrough thinking. 

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CONNECTING SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Competitions to Identify the Most Brilliant Minds

The Falling Walls Foundation discovers promising students and early-career professionals, visionary sciencepreneurs, international science engagers and outstanding female science leaders. Throughout the year, participants in the specialised tracks compete to be part of skill-building workshops or to share their brilliant ideas on the prestigious Falling Walls Science Summit stage.

2nd Place at Falling Walls Lab 2018

Falling Walls Lab

Throughout the year, 100 Labs take place all over the world. The winners are invited to pitch their breakthrough ideas at the Science Summit

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Falling Walls Venture Pitch on Stage at Science Summit 2023

Falling Walls Venture

The international competition at Falling Walls Science Summit for outstanding science-based start-ups nominated by academic institutions.

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Falling Walls Engage Pitch on Stage at Science Summit 2020

Falling Walls Engage

Falling Walls Engage is a global hub for Science Engagement hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation and supported by Hannover Re Foundation.

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Yamilée Toussaint at Falling Walls Science Summit 2023
Yamilée Toussaint at Falling Walls Science Summit 2023
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Three Days of Breakthrough Thinking

Secure your ticket for the 16th Falling Walls Science Summit from 7– 9 November 2024 in Berlin now. Be part of three days of breakthrough thinking.

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Become a Partner

Find out about our different formats and possibilities to support Science with the Falling Walls Foundation as a partner.

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Contact us

Contact us with questions regarding our formats or if you want to shape discourse spaces with the Falling Walls Foundation.

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