CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS OPEN!<\/p>\n
Young academics and entrepreneurs: Share your innovative idea at the Falling Walls Lab Turku<\/a>, win a scholarship and travel to the Finale in Berlin!<\/p>\n University of Turku and \u00c5bo Akademi University organize Falling Walls Lab Turku, an innovation contest for young academics, entrepreneurs and experts. The qualifying Lab will be held on June 14th, 2016 at the Sibelius Museum, Turku Finland. The Falling Walls Lab is a platform for professionals from all disciplines who get the opportunity to present their research work, business model or innovative project or idea.<\/p>\n Each participant of the Lab has only 3 minutes to share their idea in front of the distinguished jury from academia and business. The most intriguing presenter will qualify directly for the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin. Travel costs and accommodation in Berlin are covered. The call for applications is open for young talents and innovative thinkers from all disciplines around Finland, Nordic and Baltic countries.<\/p>\n Falling Walls Labs take place globally throughout the year. The winners of each international Falling Walls Lab qualify for the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, which is held every year on 8th November and is closely connected to the annual and international renowned Falling Walls Conference, taking place on 9th November. At the Conference top-class scientists from around the world present their current breakthrough research answering the question \u201cWhich are the next walls to fall?\u201d.<\/p>\n Your Presentation<\/p>\n Who can Apply<\/p>\n Applications can be made through the website Falling Walls Lab <\/a><\/p>\n Application deadline: 2nd of May 2016<\/p>\n The Falling Walls Lab Turku takes place on 14th June 2016 at the Sibelius Museum, Piispankatu 17, Turku, Finland. Start: 11 am<\/p>\n A distinguished jury selects the winner who<\/p>\n ”The competition challenged me to think how to present my research shortly, yet in a popular manner. The Lab also gave me a chance to experience the excited and distinguished atmosphere at the finale in Berlin.” \u2013 Eric Malmi, Falling Walls Lab Turku Finalist 2014<\/p>\n \u201cThe competition gave me a unique opportunity to extend my international contact network.\u201d \u2013 Erika Halonen, Falling Walls Lab Turku Finalist 2015<\/p>\n More information about Falling Walls Lab Turku on Aboagora – Between Arts and Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n >> Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Contact person: Tweet about the Lab: #FallingWalls16<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS OPEN! Young academics and entrepreneurs: Share your innovative idea at the Falling Walls Lab Turku, win a scholarship and travel to the Finale in Berlin! University of Turku and \u00c5bo Akademi University organize Falling Walls Lab Turku, an innovation contest for young academics, entrepreneurs and experts. The qualifying Lab will be … Forts\u00e4tt l\u00e4sa Falling Walls Lab Turku, Call for applications 2.5.2016<\/span>
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\nHeli Rantala, coordinator of Falling Walls Lab Turku and Aboagora symposium
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\nemail: hemara@utu.fi<\/a><\/p>\n