Falling Walls Lab is hosting its Denmark event, providing a platform for innovators to present groundbreaking ideas that positively impact science and society. Participants are invited to pitch their innovative concept in a compelling three-minute presentation. This initiative is part of the global Falling Walls Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting science, business, and society to tackle significant challenges and discover which future walls are next to fall.
Event Details
• Location: Festauditorium, Bülowsvej 17, 1870 Frederiksberg
• Date: 4 September 2026
• Local Organiser: University of Copenhagen
• Partners: VOLT – Center for Volatile Interactions, The Society of Fellows (University of Copenhagen)
Application Information
• Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
• Contact: ana.verissimo@bio.ku.dk
• Application Process: Prospective applicants should familiarize themselves with the application process and terms and conditions before submitting their application through the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria
• Eligible Applicants: Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines who are 18 years or older.
• Formal Requirements: Candidates must fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled at a university as a student.
- Received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago.
- Received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago.
- Received a PhD no more than 5 years ago.
• Degree Equivalency: An MD (medical degree without a doctoral dissertation) is considered equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree with a doctoral dissertation) is considered equivalent to a PhD.
Application Guidelines
• Program Type: Falling Walls Lab is a pitch competition, not a grant agency.
• Location: Applicants are advised to apply to the Falling Walls Lab closest to their location. Travel costs to and from local Labs are not covered by the central organization.
• Submission Language: All applications must be submitted in English.
• Application Limits: Group applications and multiple applications from a single individual are not permitted.
• Expenses: Travel and accommodation expenses for international Falling Walls Labs will not be covered unless otherwise stated by the local organizers.
• Participation: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; past participants are not eligible to apply again.
• Application Form: For technical issues with the submission form, please contact application.lab@falling-walls.com. Applications cannot be edited after the submit button has been clicked.
The Falling Walls Foundation is a global hub that connects science, business, and society to shape the future of humanity through impact-oriented ideas and discoveries. By creating initiatives and platforms for future-paving scientific concepts, the organization facilitates discourse and cooperation among researchers, decision-makers, and emerging talents. The mission is to enable scientists to share their knowledge with the widest possible audience, fostering socially inclusive thinking and building alliances for a more open and sustainable world.