Georg Schett of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category “Life Sciences” for Breaking the Wall of Autoimmune Diseases. David Awschalom of the University of Chicago is Science Breakthrough of the Year in the category “Physical Sciences” for Breaking the Wall of Quantum with Molecules & Proteins. Yu Huang of the University of California, Los Angeles, is Scien
Berlin, 18 August 2026. The Falling Walls Science Summit 2026 will feature Canada as its partner country for 2026, highlighting the country’s leadership in science, research, innovation and technology. A high-level delegation, to be led by senior Canadian officials, will participate at this year’s Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. The delegation will include university presidents, leaders of
Berlin, Germany, 13 August 2026. The Falling Walls Foundation and its partner organisation Elsevier Foundation proudly announce the three winners of this year’s Women’s Impact Award (WIA). According to a distinguished jury, the three selected projects show outstanding promise in advancing gender equality and supporting underserved communities. The Falling Walls Foundation lauds the efforts of all
The Falling Walls Foundation invites scientists and research-driven initiatives worldwide to submit their groundbreaking projects. The most outstanding submissions will be honoured as Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2026 across eight categories. Internationally renowned expert juries will select the shortlisted candidates and winners. The laureates will present their work to a g
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The Falling Walls Foundation proudly announces the Science Breakthroughs of the Year laureates in the five categories Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities and Art & Science. Each category’s expert jury has selected these laureates based on their outstanding potential to advance humanity and create positive change for the global community.
The Finalists in five categories for the annual Science Breakthrough of the Year award have been announced Five distinguished international juries have reviewed more than 1,500 entries from 52 countries and selected the most promising and forward-looking scientific breakthroughs. In each of the five categories – Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences
• Non-profit organisations Falling Walls Foundation, Elsevier Foundation and Volkswagen Foundation have selected three Winners of the Women’s Impact Award out of 10 Finalists.
• According to a distinguished jury, the three chosen projects show outstanding promise in advancing gender equity and creating meaningful societal impact for women and girls.
• The three Winners are inv
• Non-profit organisation Falling Walls Foundation announces Finalists for its global awards programmes engaging the public with science (Engage), gender equity in science (Female Science Talents), and entreprenurial potential in science (Venture).
• Announced today are 15 Finalists for Engage, 10 Finalists for Female Science Talents, and 25 Finalists for Venture.
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On 3 March 2025 the non-profit Falling Walls Foundation opens the Global Call for the Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2025 Until 30 April scientists and academics, research institutions, universities and NGOs can submit their projects in eight categories The Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year laureates will present their groundbreaking research at the Falling Walls Sci