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Falling Walls Lab 2026

Falling Walls

About this opportunity

Applications open for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026.

Falling Walls Lab 2026 invites researchers and innovators to Cape Town, South Africa, to pitch breakthrough ideas in just three minutes.

What it offers

  • A platform to present a research breakthrough that positively impacts science and society in a three-minute pitch.

Who can apply

  • Open to researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators (no further eligibility details specified).

What you'll do

  • Pitch an innovative idea showcasing a breakthrough that benefits science and society.

How to apply

  • Familiarise yourself with the application process and terms & conditions.
  • Submit your application via the Apply button (top right).

Good to know

  • Event location: The Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika, University of Cape Town, Cnr Woolsack and Cross Campus Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700.
  • Event date: 6 August 2026.
  • Application deadline: 22 June 2026 (extended).
  • Contact emails: fallingwallslab@rbconsultants.co.za, kwezi.sogoni@freiheit.org.
  • Local organisers and partners include the Friedrich Naumann Foundation South Africa, Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika – Cape Town, and the University of Cape Town – Faculty of Science.
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Key details

TypeCall
LocationZASouth Africa
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : falling-walls.com · Always verify details on the official site.