Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2025 is officially open for applications. We’re looking for brilliant minds from all disciplines who are ready to present their innovation, research, or business idea in just three minutes for a chance to represent Cape Town at the global finals in Berlin, Germany.

This is more than a competition – it’s a launchpad for bold ideas, creative energy, and real-world impact. It’s your opportunity to connect with fellow changemakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from around the globe.

Who can apply?

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

You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:

• you are currently enrolled in university
• you are currently a postdoctoral research fellow
• you received a bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
• you received a master’s degree no more than seven years ago
• you received a PhD no more than five years ago.

Date: 29 August 2025

Venue: Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika (d-school Afrika)

Public event – attendance is free & encouraged

Application deadline: 18 July 2025