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Falling Walls Lab Perth, Australia - Applications Now Open

30 March 2026

Calling creators, innovators, trailblazers and visionaries! Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Perth, Australia

Take part in this global pitch competition and impress the jury by presenting your ground-breaking idea in just three minutes! If you’re a student, researcher or early-career professional we invite you to present your innovative solution to a global challenge – one that positively impacts science and society. The winner will be sponsored to travel to Berlin to compete at the Falling Walls International Final.

Applications close 25 May 2026

Eligibility criteria

How to apply

Event details

  • Date:  Tuesday 9 June 2026
  • Time: 3.30pm – 5.30pm
  • Schedule:
    • 3.30pm: Arrival and mingling
    • 4.00pm: Competition
    • 5.00pm: Judges deliberate, drinks and nibbles
    • 5.30pm: Winners announced, continue to sundowner
  • Location: Forrest Research Foundation, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009 Australia
  • Parking: Along Hackett Drive and within grounds of UWA (unfortunately no parking is available at the Forrest Research Foundation)

Audience member registration

If you would like to attend as an audience member, please register here. This event is free, but registration is required as seats are limited.

 

Falling Walls Lab Perth, Australia: Pitch Preparation

Ready to turn your big idea into a powerful three‑minute pitch? This session is designed for researchers, students, and early career professionals who have applied—or are considering applying—to Falling Walls Lab Perth, Australia.

It introduces the Falling Walls Lab format and shares practical presentation techniques to help participants communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re refining an application, strengthening an existing presentation, or exploring whether Falling Walls Lab is the right opportunity for you, this session offers practical guidance to help shape a compelling, competition‑ready pitch.

Sign up here
  • Date:  Tuesday 19 May 2026
  • Time: 5.30pm-7.00pm
  • Schedule:
    • 5.30pm: Arrival
    • 5.40pm: Welcome and overview of Falling Walls Lab
    • 5.45pm: Crafting a Compelling Three Minute Pitch
    • 6.15pm: Pitch considerations and practical tips
    • 6.30pm: Networking
  • Location: Forrest Research Foundation, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009 Australia
  • Parking: Along Hackett Drive and within grounds of UWA (unfortunately no parking is available at the Forrest Research Foundation)

Please note that photography will be taken at both events for marketing and promotional purposes.

Questions?

Please email admin@forrestresearch.org.au