Falling Walls Lab Cotonou: Pitch Your Breakthrough Idea 2026

Deadline: May 03, 2026

high school | undergraduate | masters | phd

unfunded

Benin

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🏢 About Falling Walls Foundation

The Falling Walls Lab Cotonou is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present breakthrough ideas in just three minutes. As part of the Falling Walls Lab network, it promotes:

Innovation
Interdisciplinary research
Solutions with real-world impact

This program provides a global platform to communicate ideas that can "break walls" in science and society.

🎁 Benefits

Promotes Innovation and Creativity

Encourages bold, breakthrough ideas

Enhances Science Communication

Builds skills in presenting complex ideas clearly

Provides Global Exposure

Connects participants to an international innovation network

Supports Career Growth

Offers recognition and networking opportunities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

Open to students and early-career professionals from all disciplines
Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application

Formal Requirements

Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following:

Currently enrolled at a university as a student
Received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
Received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
Received a PhD no more than 5 years ago

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 03 May, 2026
Visit the official application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Falling Walls Foundation - Falling Walls Lab Cotonou.

To apply, click here.

Benefits

Promotes Innovation and Creativity
Encourages bold, breakthrough ideas
Enhances Science Communication
Builds skills in presenting complex ideas clearly
Provides Global Exposure
Connects participants to an international innovation network
Supports Career Growth
Offers recognition and networking opportunities

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