Falling Walls Lab San Francisco Bay Area 2026
On April 29, 2026, the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco will host this year’s Falling Walls Lab San Francisco Bay Area, a world-class pitch competition and networking forum for students and early-career innovators.
Click here to register to attend the event.
This event is co-organized with the Consulate General of Germany in San Francisco. Note: You may be photographed at this event.
Participants present their breakthrough ideas in just three minutes, showcasing innovative solutions to global challenges across disciplines. The winner will advance to the global Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin and join a global network of emerging innovators.
Apply using the link below!
Event Details
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: German Hub San Francisco, 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400, 94104 San Francisco
Schedule
4:00 pm Participant arrival and registration
4:30 pm Welcoming remarks
5:00 pm Pitches
5:45 pm Short break
6:00 pm Pitches
6:45 pm Jury deliberation
7:15 pm Awards ceremony and group picture
7:30 pm Networking reception
Event Information
April 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
German Hub San Francisco, 101 Montgomery Street, 14th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
Organizer(s): German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH), Consulate General of Germany in San Francisco