Falling Walls Lab

The Falling Walls Lab gives students and early-career professionals a chance to present their groundbreaking research to win a spot at the Falling Walls Lab finale in Berlin in November 2026. Each candidate has 3 minutes to showcase a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society. The jury as well as the audience are going to vote for their favourite idea. 

Have a look at the Falling Walls Lab website for past winning presentations including YIZHOU YU from University of Cambridge: Breaking the Wall of Dementia | Falling Walls (falling-walls.com) 

If you’d like to participate in the contest, please apply here. Deadline 03 May 2026