Falling Walls Lab Eastern Finland

Welcome to Falling Walls Lab Eastern Finland 2026, a pitching competition for innovative, science-based ideas. Whether you’re a student or an early-career researcher with a breakthrough concept, this is your moment to pitch it in 3 minutes to a prestigious jury. Applications are open to participants from all over Finland, so go ahead and take your shot!

What is Falling Walls Lab?

Falling Walls Lab is a pitching competition and a global platform for breakthrough ideas, where early-career researchers and innovators present their pioneering solutions in a 3-minute pitch competition. In 2025, 82 FWL organizers across 60 countries received over 2,750 applications. The 100 winners of these local competitions traveled to Berlin in November for the Global Finale at the Falling Walls Science Summit, where they were introduced to leading European and German research institutions and presented their groundbreaking ideas in 3-minute pitches on stage to the distinguished and prestigious panel of judges. The event included networking opportunities, career workshops, and research institution visits.

Who Can Apply

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

You must fulfill 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.

How the Process Works

After applications close, Maximum number of 15 applicants will be selected for the finale.

Feeling nervous about pitching? No worries — we’ve got your back!
Selected participants get access to a pitch training workshop coaching by our partner.

In the event you’ll take the stage for a 3‑minute pitch, followed by 3 minutes of questions and feedback from a jury representing academia, business, investment, and public organizations.