Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026 in South Africa: Win a Trip to Berlin Global Finale

Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026, an exciting platform for emerging talents, innovators, and visionaries to showcase breakthrough ideas that can positively transform science and society. If you have a research concept, startup solution, or bold innovation, this is your chance to pitch it in just three minutes before a distinguished audience and expert jury.

Hosted in Gauteng, South Africa, this prestigious event is part of the global Falling Walls Lab network that identifies groundbreaking ideas from future leaders around the world.

What is Falling Walls Lab Gauteng?

Falling Walls Lab is an international pitch competition that gives young innovators the opportunity to present their ideas in a concise three-minute format. Participants are challenged to answer one key question:

Which wall will your research break?

Whether your innovation tackles challenges in health, education, sustainability, engineering, technology, or social development, this platform helps bring your ideas to the world stage.

Why You Should Apply

Selected participants at Falling Walls Lab Gauteng will gain access to exceptional opportunities, including:

• Present your breakthrough idea to experts and innovators
• Expand your professional and academic network
• Gain visibility for your research or startup idea
• Connect with global changemakers
• Compete for a fully funded trip to Berlin
• Chance to participate in the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Germany

Event Details

Event Name: Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026
Date: 5 August 2026
Format: Hybrid Event (In-person + Livestream)
Venue: WITS University (University of the Witwatersrand), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• University students
• Graduates
• Researchers
• Innovators
• Early-career professionals
• Startup founders
• Young leaders with impactful ideas

Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the official portal below:

APPLY HERE. 

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Deadline

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Contact Information

For enquiries, contact:
daad@wits.ac.za
Elizabeth.Maseko@wits.ac.za

Final Thoughts

Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026 is more than a competition—it is a gateway to global recognition, collaboration, and impact. If you have an idea capable of breaking barriers and shaping the future, this is the perfect platform to share it. Apply now and take your innovation from Gauteng to Berlin.