Do you have an idea that can make a difference? This year, Chalmers' students and researchers have a unique opportunity to pitch ideas that could change the world. As the only Swedish university, Chalmers is hosting Falling Walls Lab, where the winner advances to the international final in Berlin in November.
This year, Chalmers is hosting Falling Walls Lab – as the only Swedish university. The competition gives students and researchers the opportunity to pitch an idea with the potential to help solve important societal challenges.
During Falling Walls Lab, participants present their ideas to a jury, which selects a winner. The winner receives travel and accommodation to attend the international Falling Walls Conference in Berlin in November, where finalists from around the world gather to present ideas that can contribute to scientific and societal breakthroughs.
A natural part of Chalmers’ profile as an entrepreneurial university
“I am really looking forward to hearing the ideas from our students and researchers. We have many driven and engaged individuals here at Chalmers, and Falling Walls Lab is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase ideas that can make a real difference,” says Mats Lundqvist, Vice President for Utilisation, Innovation and Lifelong Learning at Chalmers.
He believes that the competition aligns well with Chalmers’ vision as an entrepreneurial university.
“Encouraging new ideas and giving people the opportunity to develop them is an important part of our profile and our work with innovation and societal impact.”
Falling Walls Lab is organized in several locations around the world. The winner from Chalmers advances to the international final in Berlin in November.
Read more and apply
Apply to the competition no later than April 24. The event itself will take place at Campus Johanneberg on May 27. The competition is open to anyone affiliated with a Swedish higher education institution.
Falling Walls Lab, Gothenburg
Compete in Falling Walls Lab at Chalmers – an international pitch competition where you have 3 minutes to present your idea. Win and represent Sweden on the global stage in Berlin alongside top thinkers and the researchers of tomorrow.
More about Falling Walls Lab
- Falling Walls Lab is an international pitch competition for students and researchers.
- Participants present an idea in three minutes to a jury.
- The competition is held at universities and research institutions around the world.
- Winners from the local competitions advance to the international final during the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin in November.
- The conference brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from around the world to discuss breakthroughs in science and innovation.
- Read more on the official Falling Walls website.