The Prize

Become the Falling Walls Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Start-ups category

As part of the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs, we invite prominent figures in science and academia globally to nominate recent breakthroughs and exceptional science projects across nine categories, including science start-ups. The most promising 25 companies are invited to pitch at the Falling Walls Science Summit.

Why you should apply:

• Get selected as one of our 25 Venture Finalists, participate in the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin from 6 to 9 November, and have your accommodation and travel costs covered
• Pitch your work to a distinguished jury, global leaders and a selected audience during the Falling Walls Venture Pitches on 6 November
• Become the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Science Start-ups category and pitch again to a larger audience on the Falling Walls Breakthrough Day on 9 November
• Get the chance to win an investment opportunity or a coaching prize
• Expand your network with investors and corporates and become a part of the Falling Walls Community
• Extend your global reach and be spotlighted across our platforms