Kathmandu, Nepal – The prestigious Falling Walls Lab is set to take place in Kathmandu on May 8, 2025, bringing together young innovators, researchers, and early-career professionals from diverse disciplines. Hosted at Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM), the event provides a unique platform for participants to pitch their groundbreaking ideas in just three minutes, with the chance to win a trip to Berlin, Germany, for the global Falling Walls Lab finale.
The Falling Walls Lab is a globally renowned forum that fosters scientific and entrepreneurial breakthroughs, encouraging participants to present innovations that could have a positive impact on science and society. It is supported by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), the German Federal Foreign Office, and other academic institutions worldwide.
Aspiring innovators can submit their applications through falling-walls.com/lab/apply before the April 9, 2025 deadline, which has been extended to allow more participation. The event is free and open to the public, offering a valuable opportunity to witness cutting-edge ideas that aim to break the barriers of knowledge and progress.
Speaking about the significance of the event, organizers emphasized its role in bridging innovation and global collaboration. The winner of the Kathmandu Lab will secure a fully-funded trip to Berlin and gain access to an international network of researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at the Falling Walls Science Summit in November 2025.
With Nepal’s growing emphasis on scientific research, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship, this event serves as a milestone for young minds to showcase their potential on the world stage. Students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines are encouraged to apply and contribute to Nepal’s global representation in scientific innovation.
For more details, visit: falling-walls.com/lab/apply
About Falling Walls Lab
Falling Walls Lab is an international platform for innovators to pitch their research-based solutions, tackling real-world challenges and fostering global collaborations. Originating from the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, the initiative symbolizes breaking down barriers in knowledge, science, and society.
