Call for universities to nominate their most innovative science start-up

Deadline Extended! Opportunity for science start-ups worldwide

The British Council cooperates with Falling Walls Foundation, whose Falling Walls Venture showcases the most promising research based start-ups from all over the globe. Each year, universities and research institutions from all over the world are called upon to nominate their most innovative science start-up. From all the nominations, 20 pioneering young companies are selected to participate in the Falling Walls Venture in Berlin.

The Falling Walls Venture sees this year's 20 top start-ups come together on 8 November 2019, where they will join a fast-paced pitch event embedded in an exceptional event and networking experience. Introduced by their nominating institutions, the start-ups present their business models in just 5 minutes in front of a high-calibre jury who awards the most promising concept.

The winner gets the chance to present again on the grand stage of the Falling Walls Conference on the following day, amongst Nobel laureates and other luminaries, and to an audience of 750 industry leaders, decision makers and international media representatives. All participants receive access to exclusive networking functions and the Falling Walls Conference.

Details in brief:

• What? 20 of the world's leading start-ups present their business models for a chance to become "Falling Walls Science Start-Up of the Year"
• Where? Berlin
• When? 8 & 9 November 2019
• Deadline for entries: 21 July 2019