The Falling Walls Foundation connects science, business and society to shape the future through impactful ideas. Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989, the Foundation promotes breakthrough thinking and builds a global network of leaders in academia, business and the public sector.



Our initiatives include:



- Falling Walls Lab: A platform for emerging scientists to showcase innovative research.

- Falling Walls Venture: Highlighting promising science-based startups.

- Falling Walls Engage: Recognising outstanding science engagement.

- Female Science Talents: Empowering women in science.

Berlin Science Week: A vibrant festival of scientific ideas.

Creative Bureaucracy Festival: Celebrating innovation in the public sector.



Annual Highlight:



Join us for the Falling Walls Science Summit, held annually from November 6-9 in Berlin, where global leaders discuss scientific breakthroughs that can solve grand challenges. Learn more: https://falling-walls.com/science-summit