Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your groundbreaking idea in just 3 minutes, showcasing your transformative research, business model or innovation that positively impacts science and society.
Falling Walls Lab is a global interdisciplinary pitch competition for talented students and early career professionals from Aotearoa and Pacific Island Forum Nations.
Applications for this year’s Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand are now open!
When: Rāpare Thursday 7 August 2025 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Who: Students and early-career professionals within all disciplines from Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific Island Forum (PIF) nations are invited to participate in the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand event.
Award and winner’s prize
Applicants selected to participate in Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand will cover their flight costs from their residence to Wellington.
The winner of Falling Labs Aotearoa New Zealand will be invited to represent Aotearoa New Zealand at the Falling Walls Lab Global Finale in Berlin on November 7, 2025.
The winner’s prize will consist of return economy flights from a place of residence to Berlin and four nights of accommodation in Berlin (including one night’s accommodation covered by the Falling Walls Lab Berlin) and a ticket to the Falling Walls Science Summit from November 7–9.
How to apply
Visit Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand here.
Click ‘Apply now’.
Complete the online form and attach your curriculum vitae in a PDF format.
Applications closing date: Rāapa Wednesday 30 April 2025, 12:00 PM Noon (NZST)
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E te tī! E te tā! He karanga tēnei ki a koutou e ngā pūkenga o te mana raraunga.
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For more information about the network and the responsibilities of the co-chairs see here.
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Find more information here.
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