IS COMING TO HEIDELBERG!
One stage, three minutes and your idea for solving global challenges: On July 22, 2026 in Heidelberg. Be part of the audience and learn first hand about the groundbreaking ideas presented at the Falling Walls Lab Baden-Württemberg.
REGISTER NOW - spots are limited
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
This year Heidelberg University will host 13 brilliant early‑career scientists and professionals. In just three minutes each will pitch a socially relevant, forward‑looking concept – from cutting‑edge research to innovative initiatives.
Be there on 22 July when the top pitch earns a spot in the Grand Finale in Berlin (November 6) and the chance to present on the world stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit.
Past presentations have ranged in topic from ‘Breaking the Wall of Molecular Monotony’ to ‘Breaking the Wall of Access to Justice’. The breakthrough factor (how innovative is the proposed idea?), potential impact of the presented work (how relevant is the idea to the discipline and beyond?), and performance (how convincing was the presentation?) help the jury determine the winner.
PROGRAM
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
3:30 p.m. – Arrival & Networking
4:00 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction
4:15 p.m. – Breakthrough Pitches
5:50 p.m. – "Nerds at Work - Live Podcast Show" with Christian & Jens
6:45 p.m. – Award Ceremony
7:00 p.m. – Reception & Networking
LOCATION
Marsilius Kolleg Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1
69120 Heidelberg
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
FALLING WALLS LAB BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG 2026 is hosted by Heidelberg University and organized together with the HEiKA, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the University of Konstanz, and the University of Stuttgart.
Event Poster Falling Walls Lab BW
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