Falling Walls Foundation

Who will be the next Falling Walls #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year? The search is on! 🌍 Are you a researcher, science communicator, or innovator with groundbreaking work to share? Nominate an outstanding project or submit your own for the #FallingWalls #GlobalCall25 and gain global recognition at the Falling Walls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin! 🔗 Nominate or apply now! https://lnkd.in/dxGh7UU9 Categories include: - Life Sciences - Physical Sciences - Engineering & Technology - Social Sciences & Humanities - Art & Science - Science Start-ups (Falling Walls Venture) - Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) - Women’s Impact Award (Female Science Talents) Got questions? Join our online Open Hour and get answers about the nomination and application process. 🗓 Tuesday, 15 April | 9:00–10:00 AM CET 🗓 Thursday, 17 April | 6:00–7:00 PM CET Don’t miss your chance to be part of shaping the future of science and innovation! ✨

Empowering the Next Generation of Science Entrepreneurs! Exciting news from our partner SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen! As part of their commitment to disruptive innovation, SPRIN-D is awarding five scholarships for the Venture Science Doctorate (VSD)—Europe’s first PhD designed to build high-growth startups. In collaboration with Deep Science Ventures, these scholars will tackle critical challenges in climate and health, leveraging venture-building expertise and deep tech resources. 🌍 🔬 Applications are now open for the January 2026 cohort! If you're a scientist, innovator, or entrepreneur eager to turn research into real-world impact, this could be your chance. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dAwsZSdv

Upcoming Event: Gender, Health & Climate Change – Perspectives for a Sustainable Future Join us for an insightful discussion with experts in gender studies, healthcare, and sustainability as we explore the intersection of climate change, gender equality, and innovative solutions for a healthier planet. 📅 Date: 25 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM (CET) 📍 Location: Online via Zoom 🎤 Speakers include: - Maryam Bello, Parkers Mobile Clinic - Justine Germo NZW, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies - Mara Anna Franke, Charité Center for Global Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Sarah Scheidmantel, Universität Zürich | University of Zurich 💬 Moderated by: Carrie Boyce, Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience) 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/efbxiTn4 This event is hosted by Falling Walls Engage & Female Science Talents in honour of Women’s Month. It’s open to all. Join the conversation! *We use an inclusive definition of women, including cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people.

🚀 START Summit 2025 – 20% ticket discount for the Falling Walls Community. On 20 and 21 March 2025, START Summit will once again bring together founders, investors, and innovators in St. Gallen – one of Europe's leading early-stage startup conferences. As a partner of START Global, we’re excited to offer our network a 20% discount on all tickets. Simply use the code FALLINGWALLSSTART20. Find more info & get your tickets here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehx4N8E6

⏳ Last chance! Only 3 days left to secure your Women’s Equity Pass! In honour of #IWD2025, we're taking action on the 16% gender pay gap into action with a 32% discount on early bird tickets for women* attending the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25. Because fairness should be more than just a conversation. 🎟️ Use code: SCSU25_WOMENSEQUITYPASS to claim your discount. Don't miss out—offer ends 15 March! Learn more about the Women’s Equity Pass here: https://lnkd.in/d3eSavFU *We use an inclusive definition of women, including cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people.

Did you miss today’s Open Hour? You still have an opportunity to join us this Thursday, 13 March, from 18:00 to 19:00 CET. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7BpcinB

Join international participants from government, politics, and civil society at the Creative Bureaucracy Festival Digital Kick-Off Day on 13 March 2025. This free online event will feature 30 innovative Project Showcases and 15 hands-on Digital Workshops, where thought leaders and innovators will present practical solutions to modernize bureaucratic processes. The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with global changemakers and explore fresh approaches to governance, public administration, and citizen engagement. We are proud to support the Creative Bureaucracy Festival as Festival Partner again this year and invite everyone to join the Digital Kick-Off Day on 13 March. Be part of the global movement transforming bureaucracy with real-world solutions, and vote for your favourite project in the Community Voting! Celebrate creativity in public service and help shape the future of bureaucracy. 🔗 Register & explore the full programme on the Creative Bureaucracy Festival’s website: https://lnkd.in/dZJg3MQR #CBF25 #CreativeBureaucracyFestival

Join us on 25 March for a panel discussion on gender, health, and climate change – because a sustainable future needs diverse voices. In honour of Women’s Month, this online event, organized by Falling Walls #FemaleScienceTalents and #FallingWallsEngage focuses on the vital role of female leadership in climate change and adaptation. It highlights how women across science, business, and society are driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of climate resilience. Speakers: Maryam Bello, Parkers Mobile Clinic , 2024 Falling Walls Engage Winner Mara Anna Franke, Charité Center for Global Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2025 participant Justine Germo Nzweundji, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2023 participant Sarah Scheidmantel, University of Zurich, Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2023 participant Find more information and registration link here: https://lnkd.in/dsPP7mgB

This International Women’s Day, we are turning awareness into action. Instead of just talking about fairness, we are offering an exclusive 32% discount on top of our already reduced early bird ticket for #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25. Why 32%? The unadjusted gender pay gap in Germany is 16% (Federal Statistical Office, 2024). We’re doubling that figure to shine a light on disparities and take real steps toward equity. How to claim your discounted ticket: 👉 Use voucher code SCSU25_WOMENEQUITYPASS in our ticket shop: https://lnkd.in/dpzqDwi9 🕒 Offer valid until 15 March Learn more about the Women’s Equity Pass here: https://lnkd.in/d3eSavFU

Today, on International Women's Day, join us in celebrating, supporting, and amplifying the voices of outstanding women. Do you know a woman driving change? Encourage her to apply for the #FallingWalls #GlobalCall25, especially in the Women’s Impact Award category. The Women's Impact Award honours outstanding women in science leading transformative research in line with Goal 5: Gender Equality of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 🏆 Award Highlights: 🔹 10 Finalists will gain global recognition. 🔹 3 Winners will be invited to the International Fall Gathering and Falling Walls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin (7–9 November 2025). 🔹 1 Exceptional Researcher will be named Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Women’s Impact category, taking the stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit on 9 November 2025. Apply yourself or nominate someone now! The Falling Walls Global Call is open: https://lnkd.in/dpuEC8-X The Women’s Impact Award is a collaborative initiative by the Falling Walls Foundation, The Elsevier Foundation , and the VolkswagenStiftung. *We use an inclusive definition of women, including cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people