is an international three-day conference held in Berlin each year inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989. The question of every Falling Walls gathering is: Which walls will fall next? The conference fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes the latest scientific findings.
The goal of the is to advance scientific and entrepreneurial visions, and to initiate and promote exchange between outstanding talents and innovative thinkers across disciplines. The Lab is a fast-paced and exciting event that provides a platform for young researchers to share their ideas for solving grand challenges to help shape a more sustainable future.
Falling Walls Labs are organised by independent partners of Falling Walls Foundation and are held in with the winners from each Lab being invited to present at the Falling Walls Lab global finale in Berlin on 7 November 2025.
In Australia, Lab participants compete in state heats, with the winners travelling to Canberra to participate in the Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale on 1 September 2025.
In 2025, there are five heats taking place across Australia 鈥� see below for more details.
Applicants based in NSW and the ACT can apply once to any other state heat and, if selected, will need to cover the costs of travel to participate in-person at that event.
2.00pm, Wednesday 30 July, University of Adelaide, Function Room One, Level 5, Union House, Adelaide
9.00am, Monday 28 July, UniSQ Brisbane, Ground Floor, 293 Queen Street, Brisbane
1.00pm, Friday 25 July, Bio21 Institute, 30 Flemington Road, Melbourne
3.30pm, Thursday 24 July, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley, Perth
On Monday 1 September 2025, the 精东视频 will host the 10th Falling Walls Lab Australia Finale at the iconic Shine Dome in Canberra, and free registration to be part of the audience is now open.
Winners of the state labs will compete, each giving a three-minute presentation on their research, business model or initiative. The jury of eminent judges from academia, business and government will select the most innovative and promising ideas, with three winners chosen to represent the country in Berlin, among 97 other finalists selected from Labs across the globe.
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Date: Monday 1 September 2025
Time: 2.30pm to 6.00pm AEST
Venue: The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Canberra
Anyone can join the audience 鈥� entry is free and includes catering. However, book early as seats are limited and will fill quickly!
Lynn Allan, International Project Officer
Phone: 02 6201 9461
Email: fallingwalls@science.org.au
fallingwalls@science.org.au
fallingwalls@science.org.au
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