Falling Walls Lab provides a prestigious platform for the brightest minds to present their breakthrough ideas in a concise three-minute pitch. Each year, the best regional innovators are selected to go through to the global finals in Berlin on 7 November. This global stage offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration and recognition in the quest to be crowned a breakthrough winner.

This year, the competition extended its reach to East Java, reflecting Surabaya’s role as a major scientific hub. Petra Christian University (PCU) hosted and co-organised the competition, with a dedicated group of DAAD and German alumni and enthusiastic university management.

With over 100 applications from diverse fields including economics, business, agriculture, engineering, medicine and life sciences, the competition attracted a wide range of participants from across Indonesia and beyond, including the Philippines. This year’s top 16 finalists presented exceptional innovation and creativity.

The winners of the Falling Walls Lab Indonesia 2024 competition have been announced. We are proud to announce that Ines Siti Sarah from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) won first place with her presentation “Breaking the Wall of Cervical Cancer Detection”.

Second place went to Sonia Indra Leitte Paula from UK Petra, who impressed the judges with her presentation on Breaking the Wall of Cultural Inequality.

Fawzan Bhakti Soffa from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) came third with his innovative presentation on Breaking the Wall of Lobster Aquaculture.

Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions and groundbreaking ideas. Ines Siti Sarah will represent Indonesia at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, competing on a global stage.

The DAAD is proud to partner with PCU to make this event a success and is inspired by the innovation and commitment of all participants. We look forward to seeing Indonesia’s brilliant minds continue to break new ground and make a positive difference on the world stage.

To catch all the excitement of Falling Walls Lab Indonesia 2024, watch the event HERE. Don’t miss your chance to see breakthrough presentations and innovative ideas from Indonesia’s best minds!