Falling Walls Foundation hosted the Berlin Science Week 2026 programme, featuring 230+ partner institutions and an expected 35,000 curious minds from across the city.

The Falling Walls Foundation connects science, business and society to shape the future through impactful ideas. Inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989, the Foundation promotes breakthrough thinking and builds a global network of leaders in academia, business and the public sector. Our initiatives include: - Falling Walls Lab: A platform for emerging scientists to showcase innovative research. - Falling Walls Venture: Highlighting promising science-based startups. - Falling Walls Engage: Recognising outstanding science engagement. - Female Science Talents: Empowering women in science. Berlin Science Week: A vibrant festival of scientific ideas. Creative Bureaucracy Festival: Celebrating innovation in the public sector. Annual Highlight: Join us for the Falling Walls Science Summit, held annually from November 6-9 in Berlin, where global leaders discuss scientific breakthroughs that can solve grand challenges. Learn more: https://falling-walls.com/science-summit