Applications now open for falling Walls Lab Milan 2026: bring your idea to the innovation stage
24.03.2026
Applications are now officially open for Falling Walls Lab Milan 2026, the Italian edition of one of the most stimulating international formats dedicated to scientific and social innovation.
The event takes place on May 21 at the University of Milan-Bicocca, where students, PhD candidates, researchers, and professionals will compete to answer a simple yet ambitious question: what is the next wall to break down?
Each participant has three minutes to present their project to an international jury.
The winner will have the opportunity to fly to Berlin to participate in the Falling Walls Science Summit, a global stage where the most disruptive ideas will meet scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs from around the world.
This event represents a unique opportunity to showcase your work and build valuable connections.
Application deadline: April 19, 2026
Link: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-milan-italy
The event is organized by the Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca in partnership con Fondazione U4i,MUSA scarl, Università degli Studi di Milano, Università Bocconi, Università degli studi di Bergamo, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Università degli studi di Padova, Politecnico di Bari, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Università Cattolica di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Università di Torino, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Social Innovation Teams, BiM, Netval, MITO Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Scientifica Venture Capital e Forest Valley.
