Falling Walls Lab (FWL) is a science slam open to students, entrepreneurs, early-career researchers, and academics of all disciplines. This year, several organizations throughout Canada and the United States are hosting labs, with the winners of each one throughout the world traveling to Germany in November to present at the Finale in Berlin.
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society. FWL is an international forum for the next generation of outstanding innovators and creative thinkers; its aim is to promote exceptional ideas and to connect promising scientists and entrepreneurs from all fields on a global level. Participants get the opportunity to present their research work, business model, or initiative to peers, a high-caliber jury made up of experts from academia and business, and the general public.
We are cataloguing here the 2025 North American labs and encourage you to apply. You can also access all of our past FWL event posts and news posts.
FWL San Francisco Bay Area 2025
Held in San Francisco, CA on April 30th, 2025. Pitch deadline passed.
To be held in Toronto, ON on August 14th, 2025. Apply by July 24th.
To be held in Tempe, AZ on August 22nd, 2025. Apply by July 31st.
To be held in Edmonton, AB on August 27th, 2025. Apply by June 15th.
To be held in Winnipeg, MB on September 11th, 2025. Apply by July 15th.
Falling Walls Science Summit 2025
To be held in Berlin, Germany and online on November 6th-9th, 2025.
See information on last year's labs in the U.S. and Canada, including recordings of the winners' pitches at the Finale in Berlin.
Read about hosting a lab locally. Post from last year, applicable to this year too.
Europe-based MSCA fellows may be interested in attending the FWL MSCA 2025 event in Denmark. See other European and global all lab locations here.