Falling Walls Lab Eastern Finland 2026
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!
Agenda:
11:30 – 12:00 Registration and coffee
12:00 – 12:20 Welcome notes: Sharing experience of last year’s FWL EF finalists
12:20 – 12:45 Keynote speaker: Samu Lehtonen, CEO of Marginum
From research to Business, success story
12:45 – 13:00 Pitching intro and introducing the jury members
13:00 – 13:30 Pitching batch #1
13:30 – 14:00 Coffee break and networking
14:00 – 14:25 Keynote speaker: Anssi Uimonen, Founding Partner
Nordic Science Investments
14:25 – 15:00 Panel Discussion
15:00 – 15:30 Pitching batch #2
15:30 – 16:00 Networking and demo area visit
16:00 – 16:30 Winner Announcement & Award Ceremony
16:30 – 17:00 Demo area, more networking and sharing experiences
17:00 End of event!
Join us for a day full of ideas, inspiration, and connections:
- Breakthrough pitches from researchers and students
- Inspiring keynote talks
- Panel discussion with experts in academia, investment, and business
- Networking with innovators and ecosystem partners
- Demo area visits