The Falling Walls Lab is an international forum that provides a platform for academics, entrepreneurs, and professionals to present their innovative ideas, research projects, and social initiatives. Participants are given three minutes to present their work, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. The upcoming event in Cape Town, South Africa, invites innovators to pitch their concepts and answer the question: "Which wall will your research break?"
Event Details
• Location: The Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika, University of Cape Town, Cnr Woolsack and Cross Campus Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700.
• Date: 6 August 2026.
Application Information
• Deadline: 12 June 2026.
• Contact: fallingwallslab@rbconsultants.co.za, kwezi.sogoni@freiheit.org.
• Note: Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the application process and the terms and conditions prior to submission.
Local Organisers and Partners
• Friedrich Naumann Foundation South Africa
• Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika – Cape Town
• University of Cape Town – Faculty of Science
About the Falling Walls Foundation
• Mission: The Falling Walls Foundation is a not-for-profit organization based in Berlin that serves as a global hub connecting science, business, and society. Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, its mission is to identify and support impact-oriented ideas and discoveries.
• Vision: The foundation is dedicated to bringing together individuals who aim to tear down the next walls in science and society, fostering a network of ambitious and forward-thinking minds from around the globe.
• Core Values: The organization stands for the freedom of thought and scientific research, and for making ground-breaking ideas accessible to society, commemorating the principles of borderless dialogue and free thinking.
• Initiatives: The foundation creates initiatives, real-world spaces, and digital platforms to facilitate discourse and cooperation among researchers, decision-makers, thinkers, artists, and emerging talents, enabling scientists to share their knowledge with the widest possible audience.
This initiative offers a unique opportunity for innovators to gain visibility and connect with a global community dedicated to scientific and societal advancement. Interested individuals are encouraged to review the application requirements and event details to participate in this international forum.