The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian researchers, postdocs and students, entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators from all areas to attend Australia’s Falling Walls Lab in 2018.

Falling Walls Lab Australia will be held on 11 September 2018 at the Academy’s Shine Dome, Canberra.

Applications close 5pm (AEST) Tuesday 12 June 2018.

Twenty Australian contestants will be invited to participate in the challenge, each giving a three-minute presentation on their research, business model or initiative based on the ‘Which walls will fall next?’ concept.

A jury of distinguished academics and business people will select the winner of Falling Walls Lab Australia 2018. The winner will be automatically admitted to the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin on 8 November 2018. The Falling Walls Foundation will cover the winner’s attendance at the Falling Walls Conference. The winner of the Falling Walls Lab Australia will have their travel expenses to Berlin and their accommodation costs in Berlin on 8-9 November covered.

For more information visit the Falling Walls Lab FAQ or the Australian Academy of Science website.