Value proposition

Falling Walls fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes the latest scientific findings.

The Falling Walls Foundation is a global hub that connects science, business, and society to shape the future of humanity through impactful ideas and discoveries.

Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989 and the dawn of a new era of freedom, the Foundation promotes breakthrough thinking and is building a growing network of leaders in academia, business, and the public sector to tackle grand challenges and bring groundbreaking ideas to society.

Our portfolio includes a variety of projects and initiatives that nurture innovation and collaboration:

• Falling Walls Lab: A platform for emerging scientists and innovators to present their groundbreaking research.
• Falling Walls Venture: Showcasing the most promising science-based startups.
• Falling Walls Engage: Recognising outstanding examples of science engagement.
• Female Science Talents: Empowering women in science to reach their full potential.
• Young Entrepreneurs in Science: Supporting young scientists in their entrepreneurial journeys.
• Berlin Science Week: Every year Berlin Science Week transforms the Berlin into a vibrant festival of scientific ideas and debates.
• Creative Bureaucracy Festival: Celebrating innovation in the public sector and showcasing how bureaucracies can be creative and effective.

Annual Highlight:
The Falling Walls Science Summit is held every year from 7-9 November in Berlin. The three-day event brings together global leaders from academia, business, politics, the media, and civil society to debate the potential of scientific breakthroughs to solve grand challenges and shape a sustainable future. Learn more: https://falling-walls.com/science-summit/

Join us as we work to break down the next barriers in science and society. Get involved with our initiatives, collaborate on groundbreaking projects, or attend our events.

Scientific Research and Innovation, Science Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Gender Equality in Science, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Global Networking, Science Communication and Public Outreach, and Sustainable Development