Falling Walls Lab Paris

Event Date: From 6 September, 2026
Venue: France
Event Provider: Falling Walls Foundation

Applciation is open for Falling Walls Lab Paris, pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society.

Before applying, please note:

Falling Walls Lab is not a grant agency, but a pitch competition. Learn more about Falling Walls Lab here
Apply to the Falling Walls Lab closest to you. Falling Walls does not cover travel costs to/from local Labs
Group applications are not permitted
Applications must be submitted in English.
Submitting multiple applications is not permitted.
Travel & accommodation expenses for international Falling Walls Labs will not be covered unless otherwise stated by the local organisers.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Past participants are no longer eligible to apply.
No ticket purchase necessary when applying to an international Falling Walls Lab.

Local Organiser
ESPCI Paris – PSL
DeepTech Founders
Adoc Talent Management
France Allemagne

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Eligibility

Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application.

You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:

You are currently enrolled at university as a student
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

An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a PhD. The global diversity of academic degrees is acknowledged.