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Falling Walls Lab Oslo, Norway

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FALLING WALLS LAB IS COMING TO OSLO, NORWAY! 

Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. 

At Falling Walls Lab Oslo early-career academics, PhD candidates, postdocs, and bachelor’s and master’s students at Kristiania, OsloMet, and VID have the opportunity to share innovative, knowledge-based ideas. 

A total of 20 candidates will be chosen to present their ideas to a jury at an open event taking place at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, in the center of Oslo, on June 2. 

The winner of the competition in Oslo will have the opportunity to present their idea at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin in November 2026. 


Where
Kristiania, Ernst Hage
Kirkegata 22-24, 0153 Oslo

When
2 June 2026 / 1 PM

Local Organiser
Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, OsloMet, VID Specialized University. 

Deadline
4 May 2026

Contact
hei@punktoslo.no
www.punktoslo.no 
 

Public disclosure:

A pitch in an open setting can be considered a form of public disclosure. If you share too much detailed technical information, this can in some cases prevent later patenting. Pitching in the Falling Walls Lab will be considered public disclosure.

Note: Do not share more detailed technical information than necessary about your idea in this form. Public disclosure of details can in some cases make it difficult to obtain a patent later. Instead, describe the problem, the target group, and the value of the solution at a high level. Employees at OsloMet, Kristiania and VID who are invited to pitch will be contacted in advance to ensure that the pitch is conducted in a way that preserves the possibility of patenting. 

What does this mean in practice?

  • You are absolutely fine to describe the problem, the target group, and how your solution creates value.
  • Be more cautious about describing very specific technical solutions, unique methods, algorithms, formulas, or other details that constitute the core “secret sauce” of your solution.
  • You do not need to explain exactly how something is done technically for us to be able to assess your idea at this stage.


Before submitting your application, please familiarise yourself with the application process and the terms & conditions. Once you are prepared, proceed to submit your application by clicking the Apply button (top right)

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WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
  • You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application. 

You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:

  • You are currently enrolled at university as a student
  • You received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
  • you received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
  • You received a PhD no more than 5 years ago


An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a PhD. The global diversity of academic degrees is acknowledged.

 

 

BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE NOTE

  • Falling Walls Lab is not a grant agency, but a pitch competition. Learn more about Falling Walls Lab here
  • Apply to the Falling Walls Lab closest to you. Falling Walls does not cover travel costs to/from local Labs
  • Group applications are not permitted
  • Applications must be submitted in English.
  • Submitting multiple applications is not permitted.
  • Travel & accommodation expenses for international Falling Walls Labs will not be covered unless otherwise stated by the local organisers.
  • This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Past participants are no longer eligible to apply.
  • No ticket purchase necessary when applying to an international Falling Walls Lab.
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If you are having problems with the form, please contact us at application.lab@falling-walls.com. Once you click the submit button, you will no longer be able to edit your application.