Falling Walls Lab
FALLING WALLS LAB SEASON 2026 SEASON IS ABOUT TO BEGIN
Falling Walls Lab is a global pitch competition that brings together an interdiciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for their breakthrough ideas in just 3 minute pitches. Leading academic institutions worldwide send a total of 100 winners to the Global Finale in Berlin, during which they gain valuable insights into Germany’s research landscape and compete compete for the prestigious Breakthrough Winner in the Emerging Talents category of Falling Walls Science Summit. In 2025, there were over 2750 applications and 82 Falling Walls Labs were hosted in 60 countries.
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN 01 FEBRUARY 2026
Here is what you need to do:
- Check if you are eligible to apply.
- Chose the Falling Walls Lab that is closest to you.
Don’t see a location near you? New locations are added regularly, so check back soon. - Apply within the application deadline.
Please note: If you have pitched in a Falling Walls Lab before, you are no longer eligible to apply.
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN 01 FEBRUARY 2026
Here is what you need to do:
- Check if you are eligible to apply.
- Chose the Falling Walls Lab that is closest to you.
Don’t see a location near you? New locations are added regularly, so check back soon. - Apply within the application deadline.
Please note: If you have pitched in a Falling Walls Lab before, you are no longer eligible to apply.
The diversity of nationalities and ideas at the Falling Walls Science Summit reimagines my hope for a global future in AI, medicine, and sustainable energy for all.
Pewee Kolubah, Science Breakthrough of the Year 2nd place, 2024
To see these young innovative thinkers leverage their expertise and learnings, trying to solve big picture problems, is always exciting and inspirational.
Sven Wagner, Head of Business Development at Sartorius, Lab Jury Member
Contact us
mail: lab@falling-walls.com
