Applications are open for the Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026 in South Africa. This contest invites students and early-career professionals to present an innovative idea in just three minutes.Â
The event will take place at WITS University, Johannesburg, and it will also be available online via livestream on 5 August 2026. According to the official page, applicants should apply only to the Falling Walls Lab closest to them.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Contest Type: Pitch competition
About the Contest
Falling Walls Lab Gauteng is organized by the Falling Walls Foundation. It gives participants a platform to showcase a breakthrough idea that can positively impact science and society.
Each applicant must present their idea in three minutes. In addition, applications must be submitted in English. The official page lists WITS University in Johannesburg as the event venue, with an online livestream attendance option.
Host Organization: Falling Walls Foundation
Event Location: WITS University (University of the Witwatersrand), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and online (livestream)
Event Date: 5 August 2026
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the official eligibility requirements below:
- Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines
- Applicants must be 18 years or older when submitting the application
- Applicants must fulfil at least one formal requirement: currently enrolled at university as a student
- Applicants must fulfil at least one formal requirement: received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
- Applicants must fulfil at least one formal requirement: received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
- Applicants must fulfil at least one formal requirement: received a PhD no more than 5 years ago
- Group applications are not permitted
- Applications must be submitted in English
- Submitting multiple applications is not permitted
- Past participants are no longer eligible to apply
Benefits:
- Participation in Falling Walls Lab Gauteng on 5 August 2026
- Event attendance option online via livestream
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete their application through the official Falling Walls Lab Gauteng page. Before applying, review the eligibility rules carefully. Then prepare to submit your application in English.
You should also note that the official page requires applicants to apply only to the Falling Walls Lab closest to them. Since some details are not specified in the source, check the official page for full submission guidance.
👉 Visit the official contest page for details
