9th annual Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic
28. 05. 2024
On 12 September 2024, the National Technical Library will host the 9th annual Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic international competition, which aims to connect the next generation of great scientists and innovators and come up with a breakthrough idea - a scientific project, business plan or social initiative that breaks down all walls and barriers.
The presentations of the competitors will be in English in a "pitch-talk" format, which is no longer than three minutes. Students of all levels, including Ph.D. and postdocs, are welcome. The field of study is not restricted - the competition is open to anyone who is convinced of their idea and can convince others of it.
Interested applicants can apply via the Falling Walls international website, the deadline for applications is 30 June 2024. The winner of the national round will represent the Czech Republic at the global final in Berlin, which is regularly held on the eve of the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This year it will be on 7.–9. November 2024.
More information can be found on the Falling Walls Lab Czech Republic website.
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The Czech Academy of Sciences (the CAS)
The mission of the CAS
The primary mission of the CAS is to conduct research in a broad spectrum of natural, technical and social sciences as well as humanities. This research aims to advance progress of scientific knowledge at the international level, considering, however, the specific needs of the Czech society and the national culture.
President of the CAS
Prof. Radomír Pánek started his first term of office in March 2025. He is a prominent Czech scientist specializing in plasma physics and nuclear fusion.