Falling Walls Lab is a global pitch competition for the next generation of researchers and innovators. In just three minutes, students and early-career professionals from all disciplines take the stage to present ideas that have the potential to break down the walls standing in the way of progress.
Throughout the 2026 season, more than 1,000 selected researchers, innovators and scientists will take part in Falling Walls Labs hosted by leading academic institutions around the world. 100 Lab winners will advance to the Global Finale in Berlin in November, where they will explore Germany’s research and innovation landscape and compete for the title of Breakthrough Winner in the Emerging Talents category at the Falling Walls Science Summit.
The event is public and attendence is free of charge.
Your pitch
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society.
The application period ended on 15 July 2026.
| Date | 9 September 2026 |
| Location | Tel Aviv |
| Hosts | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) German Embassy Tel Aviv Tel Aviv University The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Bar-Ilan University University of Haifa Reichman University Ben Gurion University of the Negev Weizmann Institute of Science Tel-Hai University of Kiryat Shmona The Galilee Society |