Falling Walls Lab South-West Austria 2026

Three minutes is all it takes! Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, bringing together diverse and interdisciplinary talents

Disclaimer: Please sign up via Eventbrite only if you want to attend the event as a visitor.
Application as a contestant until May 03rd: www.build.or.at/FWLA2026

The Austrian edition of Falling Walls Lab is once again hosted by build! Gründungszentrum, Kärnten Gründungsnetzwerk and AplusB Southwest, in collaboration with the academic partners – Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, TU Graz, and the University of Klagenfurt – and supported by High Tech Campus Villach as well as the City of Villach.

FALLING WALLS LAB AUSTRIA

📅 May 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM

📍 Technology Park Villach/High Tech Campus | B02

This event provides a unique platform to turn research into real-world impact, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and entrepreneurial thinking. Falling Walls Lab challenges participants to break down barriers – from research to application – and drive meaningful change.

Prizes:

🥇 1st Prize: €1,000 + a ticket to pitch at the international Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin!

🥈 2nd Prize: €750

This event provides a unique platform to showcase creativity and innovation while fostering interdisciplinary exchange. Falling Walls Lab challenges participants to break down barriers—both in thinking and in action—to drive change.

About Falling Walls Lab

The first Falling Walls Lab started in 2011 in Berlin. Due to its great success, Falling Walls Labs are now held in around 50 countries worldwide (see https://falling-walls.com/lab/). The finale takes place every year in November in Berlin, with around 100 winners from the internationally held labs.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application. There is no upper age limit for applicants.

More information: https://falling-walls.com/projects/lab/applicants