Falling Walls Foundation

Over the past weeks, you’ve been imagining futures—from sustainable AI to life’s origins—on our interactive Future Canvas. If you've not submitted your idea yet, don't worry—there's still time to take part: https://lnkd.in/dQ9rXeBX Select a Future Canvas, submit your details and idea, and rate other opinions! We'll be giving away free tickets for the Falling Wall Science Summit, so get involved now for your chance to join us in Berlin. 👉 Only submissions with an email will be entered to win a spot at the Science Summit.

💡 Can we unlock the full potential of quantum technology? Mikhail Lukin, a pioneer in quantum research, is developing novel architectures that couple light and matter to build scalable quantum computers and networks. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, materials science, and computer science, bringing global quantum communication and next-generation computing closer to reality. 🏆 Join us on 9 November at the #FallingWallsScienceSummit in Berlin to hear Mikhail Lukin reveal how quantum breakthroughs are reshaping the future of technology, communication, and computation. Join Visionaries Shaping the Future: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS Falling Walls Science Summit 6–9 November Berlin & Digital

Through Coral Sonic Resilience, Marco Barotti — Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Art & Science — transforms science into sound, amplifying the fading voices of coral reefs to aid their recovery and renewal. By uniting bioacoustics, art, and marine science, his solar-powered underwater sculptures replay the songs of thriving reefs within damaged ecosystems — inviting life to return and the ocean to sing again. Don’t miss Marco Barotti’s talk at the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin on 9 November, and discover how sound itself can become a force for restoration. Join Visionaries Shaping the Future: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS Falling Walls Science Summit 6–9 November Berlin & Digital

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s Climate & Sustainability flagship event "Back to Square Zero for Sustainability? From Evidence to Earnings: Breaking the Wall of Economic Short-Termism" brings the business lens to the challenges of sustainability, scientific urgency and climate action. Addressing questions of environment, political uncertainty, European resilience, industrial decarbonisation and more, expert panels will seek to connect scientific insight to systemic change, looking at both groundbreaking scientific discoveries and boardroom targets. Together, CEOs, policy makers and scientists will examine how sustainable leadership can foster a competitive advantage for European businesses. Join this pivotal conversation at the Falling Walls Science Summit and shape the future of sustainable business: https://lnkd.in/dUqwz59j

Our warm congratulations to the last batch of international Falling Walls Lab Finalists who will be joining us next month in Berlin for the Falling Walls Science Summit! With this final group, all 100 finalists are now confirmed – and we can’t wait to discover more about their pioneering research as they take the stage. 🏆 Eric Worlawoe Gaba, PhD – Falling Walls Lab MSCA 🏆 Abdulrhman Qudsi– Falling Walls Lab Jeddah 🏆 Panagiotis Boutos – Falling Walls Lab Greece 🏆 Jaisri Srinivasan – Falling Walls Lab Chennai 🏆 Katlego Botshelo – Falling Walls Lab Gaborone, Botswana 🏆 Nikolett Madocsai-Tóth – Falling Walls Lab Budapest 🏆 Emad Hamid– Falling Walls Lab Khartoum / Kigali 🏆 Veronika Šedajová – Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic 📅 Don’t miss the Pitch Day on 6 November at the Falling Walls Science Summit, where the finalists will take the central stage to compete for the title of Science Breakthrough of the Year in the Emerging Talents category: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS The photos showcase Eric Gaba (second right), Falling Walls Lab: Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) winner (Photocredit: Frida Gregersen_DTU -Technical University of Denmark);Panagiotis Boutos, Falling Walls Lab Greece winner; Katlego Botshelo, Falling Walls Lab Gaborone, Botswana winner.

Falling Walls Female Science Talents is looking for 20 exceptional women in science* who are ready to take the leap into leadership as part of the Intensive Track 2026. Over one transformative year, you’ll expand your skills, connect with inspiring peers, and gain visibility for your work — all while shaping the future of research. 🗓️ Apply between 15 October and 23 November 2025.
 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/guwGTYCX *Falling Walls Female Science Talents uses an inclusive definition of women, including cis and trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people.

🚀 On 6 November, 25 highly innovative science-based start-ups will pitch in Berlin at the Falling Walls #ScienceSummit25, competing for the title of #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year in the #ScienceStartUps category. ⚙️ All Finalist Start-ups will pitch in front of our high-level #FallingWallsVenture Jury, composed of experts in science, business innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Jury will choose a Winner for each cluster as well as the overall Science Breakthrough of the Year. We are pleased to introduce the second half of our 13-member Venture Jury: 👉 Detlev Mennerich is leading the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF) as Global Head. He holds a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology. 👉 Cyriac Roeding is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded Rewind and Earli where he serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO. 👉 Andrew Tauhert drives XPRIZE's impact across all of its programs, activating the ecosystem of organizations, thought leaders and entrepreneurs as Chief Impact Officer. 👉 Iris ten Have, PhD leverages scientific advancements as Co-Founder & Principal at Visionaries Tomorrow through science-driven investments that decarbonize today's most polluting industries. 👉 Andrea Tüttenberg won Science Brekathrough of the year in the Science Start-up category 2024 at Falling Walls Venture. She is CEO of ActiTrexx GmbH and Department Head of Skin and Lymph Node Sonography at the University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. 👉 Inga vom Holtz is managing the pre-seed fund "UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators" as Director Investments at UnternehmerTUM. 👉 Andreas Zaby works as an innovation manager at SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen in Leipzig, Germany. Join Visionaries Shaping the Future: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS Falling Walls Science Summit 6–9 November Berlin & Digital

🚀 On 6 November, 25 highly innovative science-based start-ups will pitch in Berlin at the Falling Walls #ScienceSummit25, competing for the title of #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year in the #ScienceStartUps category. ⚙️ All Finalist Start-ups will pitch in front of our high-level #FallingWallsVenture Jury, composed of experts in science, business innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Jury will choose a Winner for each cluster as well as the overall Science Breakthrough of the Year. We are pleased to introduce the first half of our 13-member Venture Jury — 6 esteemed members, including our Jury Chair Stefan von Holtzbrinck. The remaining 7 Jury members will be introduced tomorrow. 👉 Stefan von Holtzbrinck is CEO of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a holding company with a prime focus on research publishing (Springer Nature) and technology business (Digital Science). 👉 Mali M Baum is the founder of WLOUNGE, board member of the EIC - European Innovation Council, entrepreneur, impact investor, and one of Europe’s most influential voices in startups and innovation. 👉 Luca Beverina is Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and Delegate of the Rector for the valorization of the Intellectual Property. 👉 Michael Brigl is Head of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Central Europe and previously led BCG's European Private Equity practice. 👉 Klemens Brunner is Managing Director Semiconductor & Electronics / Industrials at the Heraeus Group and member of the Heraeus Group Executive Leadership Team. 👉 Pawel Konzal drives Cleantech in energy as the Venture Executive (Europe) at Chevron Technology Ventures. Join Visionaries Shaping the Future: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS Falling Walls Science Summit 6–9 November Berlin & Digital

Can education save the planet? Peter Schlosser, Vice President of Arizona State University, is transforming higher education to tackle global sustainability. Through his Global Futures Lab, he turns classrooms into discovery hubs, immersive VR experiences, and solution-driven learning spaces, connecting science, society, and politics like never before. Find Peter Schlosser on 9 November at the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin to see how innovative education can empower communities and address planetary sustainability. Join Visionaries Shaping the Future: https://lnkd.in/eN_pXECS Falling Walls Science Summit 6–9 November Berlin & Digital

🚀 What do Belfort, Reel.Energy, UpCatalyst, Riiico, Gemesys and many more all have in common? They all pitched at Stage Two – and together, they've raised over €150 million in equity funding since we launched the platform. Every year, Europe's top university-born startups take the stage in Berlin to pitch in front of 60+ VCs. Deep Tech, AI, Climate, BioTech – you name it. And every year, deals get done. 💥 Stage Two is where early-stage meets venture-ready. 💼 For VCs: It's the best place to discover pre-vetted, top-tier startups from across Europe. 🎤 For Startups: It’s your chance to raise, get visibility, and meet the right investors. 🗓️ October 28-30, 2025 📍 Berlin  https://stagetwo.io/ With some of Europe’s brightest university spin-offs at Stage Two and visionary founders turning science into business all over the world at the #FallingWallsVenture Pitches during the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25, Berlin is the place to be this November to experience the future of science entrepreneurship. Make sure to attend – whether you're looking to invest, raise, or just see what’s next in European tech.