Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2024 (Win R15,000)

The ‘Falling Walls Lab’ is a world class pitch competition and networking forum that brings together a diverse multidisciplinary pool of students and early career professionals to find innovative solutions locally and globally to the many issues that plague the world. Each participant in the upcoming Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2024 will have a unique opportunity to present their innovative and groundbreaking solutions to pressing social issues within a concise three-minute pitch. This competition is designed to showcase original ideas that can significantly contribute to social betterment, and participants will present their concepts to a distinguished panel of judges composed of experts from both academia and the commercial sector. The panel will evaluate the pitches based on creativity, feasibility, and potential impact, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment.

The winner of this local event will not only receive recognition but will also earn the prestigious opportunity to represent Cape Town at the global competition scheduled for November 7, 2024, in Germany. This international platform aims to unite innovators from around the world, encouraging the exchange of ideas and strategies that promote sustainable community development. The overarching goal of the Falling Walls Lab is to cultivate a spirit of collaboration among participants, enabling them to drive impactful projects that address social challenges effectively. By participating, individuals contribute to a broader movement focused on innovation and social change, reinforcing the importance of community-driven solutions in today’s complex landscape of social issues. This event exemplifies how local initiatives can have a far-reaching impact, inspiring participants to think critically about the role of innovation in fostering sustainable development within their communities and beyond.

Prizes of Lab Cape Town

• 1st prize: R15,000
• 2nd prize: R12,000
• 3rd prize: R10,000

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Eligibility for Lab Cape Town

• Open to students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
• You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application.
• You are currently enrolled in university.
• You 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.

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Application

• Applications must be submitted in English.
• Submitting multiple applications is not permitted.

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