Applications are welcome from students and early-career professionals of all disciplines to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society in the 2022 Falling Walls Lab pitch competition in Zimbabwe.
Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and stepping stone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. Their multifaceted formats support our participants in driving their innovations and developing their communication skills, fostering collaboration, and creating a space for our impactful and sustainable community to thrive.
Eligibility
To participate in the Falling Walls Lab pitch competition, applicants must meet the following:
- Be students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree, that does not date back more than 10 years
- If hold a Master’s degree, it should not date back more than 7 years
- If hold a PhD, it should not date back more than 5 years
- Postdocs and students currently enrolled at a university or at the research institutions are also eligible to apply
Selection Process
The jury will evaluate each presentation based on the following criteria:
- Breakthrough factor: How innovative is the proposed idea?
- Relevance/Impact: How relevant is the idea to the discipline and beyond?
- Structure/Performance: How convincing was the presentation?
Application Process
To apply for this competition, applicants are to register on the Falling Walls Lab Zimbabwe submissions call page and send a short BIO (not less than 150 words) together with their headshot.
To participate in the Falling Walls Lab pitch competition, click here.
Deadline: August 15, 2022.
For more information, visit the official site.
