eBusiness Weekly
Business Writer
Falling Walls Lab Zimbabwe is calling for applications from innovative thinkers and problem solvers for its 2024 global ideas pitch competition.
Falling Walls Lab brings together students, entrepreneurs, scientists and other professionals to present their breakthrough solutions to pressing challenges in just three minutes.
Eligible participants should be submitting proposals, research or startups in various fields including science, technology, social or humanitarian initiatives. The submission deadline is June 14, 2024.
Winners will represent Zimbabwe at the global Falling Walls finals in Berlin, Germany in November 2024.
At the international event, winners will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to high-profile decision makers, potential investors and global media. This is a chance for contestants to showcase Zimbabwe’s innovative talent and solutions to the world.
The local competition will be held on August 2, 2024 at ZB Innovation Hub in Harare. This state-of-the-art tech facility and business incubator, located on the corner of First Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, will provide the perfect environment for participants to present their groundbreaking concepts.
Falling Walls Lab Zimbabwe is organized by partners including the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Zimbabwe, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ZB Innovation Hub, and Heart and Soul TV.
These organizations are dedicated to supporting Zimbabwe’s entrepreneurs and driving progress in areas like science, sustainability and equality.
Past winners of the Falling Walls Lab Zimbabwe finals have gone on to achieve great success. Dr Emmie Chiyindiko, who won in 2018 with her work on alternative menstrual products, went on to launch successful start-up Dema Care.
Aluwaine Manyonga, victor in 2019, is developing innovative agricultural solutions. And Douglas Remhunga,2020 champion, is working on accessible renewable energy initiatives.
All those interested in applying are encouraged to submit a short application form available on the Falling Walls Lab Zimbabwe website or social media pages.
Applications should include an abstract of the idea or project, its significance and innovation, as well as information about the applicant. A short video pitch can also be included.
By providing such a major opportunity for exposure, funding and international cooperation, Falling Walls Lab is helping unlock Zimbabwe’s potential for growth.
It challenges participants to distill their concepts and clearly communicate their vision. With its supportive network of sponsors, the competition nurtures Zimbabwe’s brightest problem solvers and strengthens the ecosystem of innovation in the country. Applications for the 2024 edition close on June 14th.
