One Stage. One Idea. Three Minutes.
Are you a Master’s student, PhD candidate, or postdoctoral researcher with a breakthrough idea?
Take the opportunity to present your research at Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 and compete for a place on the global stage.
On July 22, 2026, outstanding early-career researchers will gather at Heidelberg University (Marsilius Kolleg) to pitch their innovative ideas in just three minutes to a distinguished jury from academia and industry.
Call for Applications
Event Details
- Date: July 22, 2026 | 4:00–9:00 p.m.
- Venue: Marsilius Kolleg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1, 69120 Heidelberg
- Language: English
- Application Deadline: June 8, 2026
Apply now
👉 https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-baden-wurttemberg-germany
Why Participate?
- Showcase your research to a high-level interdisciplinary jury
- Receive professional pitch training prior to the event (June 2026)
- Qualify for the global finale at the Falling Walls Science Summit (Berlin, November 6–9, 2026) and compete for the title “Breakthrough Winner of the Year”
- Join a worldwide network of innovators from various fields
Who Should Apply?
- Advanced Master’s students
- Doctoral researchers
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Early-career professionals with a scientific background
All disciplines welcome. What matters is the impact and clarity of your idea. [Details on Falling Walls Lab: https://falling-walls.com/lab/faq]
What Is Falling Walls Lab?
The Lab is part of the international initiative led by the Falling Walls Foundation, which promotes visionary research and solutions to global challenges — including sustainability, health, climate change, security, and digital transformation.
The winner of the Baden-Württemberg Lab advances to the global final in Berlin, where leading figures from science, business, and policymaking come together to shape the future.
Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 is hosted by Heidelberg University in collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the University of Stuttgart, the University of Konstanz and HEiKA – Heidelberg Karlsruhe Strategic Partnership.
Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 (Poster)
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Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg 2026 (CALL)
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