Falling Walls Lab Uppsala

Be part of the audience at Falling Walls Lab Uppsala, where students, early-career researchers and innovators present ideas that could help shape a better future. As part of the global Falling Walls Lab network, the event connects Uppsala to an international community of emerging talents in science, innovation and entrepreneurship. In just three minutes, selected participants pitch their ideas to a distinguished jury of representatives from academia, industry and the innovation ecosystem. The winner will advance to the international Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, joining winners from Falling Walls Labs around the world. As a member of the audience, you will have the opportunity to discover new ideas, meet inspiring people and explore research and innovation from a wide range of disciplines. We hope to see you there! Programme 13:30-14:00 Registration and networking 14:00-14:15 Welcome and introductions 14:15-14:45 Pitch Session 1 14:45-15:15 Coffee break and networking 15:15-15:45 Pitch Session 2 15:50-16:30 Keynote: From Lab Discovery to Patient Impact with Liza Löf, CEO and co-founder of Readily Diagnostics 16:30-16:45 Winner announcement and closing remarks Jury Carl-Henrik Heldin (Chair) Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at Uppsala University and co-founder of Mesenkia Katarina Blomkvist Professor of Business Studies at Uppsala University and Founder of Daily Innovation Sara Thorslund Co-founder and Former CEO of Gradientech Annika Remaeus Head of Unit, Business and Development, Uppsala Municipality Arvid Callin Nerdal CEO, Connect Uppsala About UU Innovation UU Innovation supports students and researchers at Uppsala University who want to explore ideas, develop solutions and create impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.