APPLY NOW! Falling Walls Lab

29 May 2024

About the program

The global interdisciplinary pitch competition for students and early-career professionals

THREE MINUTES is all it takes. Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition and networking forum that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. Our multifaceted formats support our participants in driving their innovations and develop their communication skills, fostering collaboration and creating a space for our impactful and sustainable community to thrive.

Important date

Application deadline for participants: 10 July 2024
Pitch training: 17 August 2024
Falling Walls Lab Thailand: 24 August 2024 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

Prize

Thailand Falling Walls Lab winners

  • Qualifies for the global finale in Berlin on 7 November
  • Wins a ticket to attend the Falling Walls Science Summit
  • Takes part in an exclusive extended program in Berlin (e.g. introductory session, networking dinner, expert workshops)
  • Joins the global network with leaders in science, business, and policymaking

Breakthrough winner of the year

  • Win a cash prize.
  • Are awarded the Breakthrough Winner of the Year title in the Emerging Talents category of Falling Walls.
  • Present their breakthrough projects on the Falling Walls Breakthroughs of the Year stage on 9 November 2024, which, throughout the day, hosts leading experts, changemakers, and luminaries.

Event location

Bangkok (TBC)

Eligibility criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older when submitting your application.
  • The global diversity of academic degrees is acknowledged.
  • No prior FALLING WALLS LAB experience.
  • Must fulfil at least one of the following formal educational requirements
    • You are currently enrolled in university and/or are currently a postdoc.
    • You received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago.
    • You received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago.
    • You received a PhD no more than 5 years ago.

*An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a PhD.

How to apply

Application process overview: https://falling-walls.com/wp-content/uploads/lab24application-process-overview.pdf
Online application to website: https://falling-walls.com/lab/apply/thailand/apply/

For more information

E-mail: info@daad-thailand.org
Link: https://falling-walls.com/lab/apply/thailand/