Jointly hosted by IDEA START, University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, Falling Walls Lab Manitoba is part of a prestigious international competition that invites emerging researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to share their groundbreaking ideas designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

What can you expect?

A fast-paced environment where you’ll have just three minutes to present your concept to a panel of experts and a live audience. Whether your focus is on sustainable food systems, mental health technology, innovative policies, or energy solutions, all disciplines are welcome. This is about more than just science; it’s about transformative thinking.

Hans-Joachim Wieden, AVP, PKMI (IDEA START), University of Manitoba, expressed the essence of this event perfectly: “Our goal is to spotlight the next generation of thinkers from Manitoba—those pushing the boundaries of knowledge and impact. The ideas we hear here may shape the world tomorrow.”

The winner of Falling Walls Lab Manitoba will win $1000 CAD as well as earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the global finale in Berlin on November 7, 2025. This is part of the renowned Falling Walls Science Summit, where you’ll join Nobel laureates, research leaders, and innovators from around the world.

Who Can Apply?

• Students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and early-career professionals.
• Individuals from all academic disciplines and industries.
• You must hold or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Your idea must be original, solution-oriented, and relevant to today’s global challenges.

It takes just 10–15 minutes to apply. This is your opportunity to represent the Manitoba, Canada internationally — and connect with global minds shaping the future.

Don’t let this moment pass you by. The walls are falling—make your idea the next big breakthrough!

Apply now: https://umanitoba.ca/ideastart/falling-walls-lab-manitoba

Questions? Reach out: ideastartcommunity@umanitoba.ca

** Falling Walls Lab is a global initiative by the Falling Walls Foundation in Berlin, supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall by celebrating scientific and social breakthroughs that dismantle barriers to progress.