We define Science Engagement as activities, events, or interactions bridging the gap between science and society to generate mutual learning and mutual benefits. Engagement is per definition a two-way process with the goal to shape and co-create the scientific process together, to promote equal involvement in science knowledge production and to involve the public actively in science.
At Falling Walls Engage we seek for participatory formats of all levels: from co-productive research over public panels towards arts-driven or entertaining approaches – common ground is the involvement of and impact on all sides involved.
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Science Engagement Breakthrough of the Year
Aim and Benefits of Science Engagement Breakthrough of the Year
Benefits for all 50 Finalists
- Unique networking-opportunities with Science Engagers and peers around the world.
- Increased reach and visibility for you and your initiative on a global level.
- Participation in multiple professional workshops with other Finalists.
- Access to the global Falling Walls Engage Community, to join regular physical and virtual events such as the Falling Walls Engage Hubs.
- Access to a digital and global community platform, to connect and collaborate with community members.
- Inclusion of your Science Engagement project on the World Engagement Map.
- Opportunity to get involved in the International Year of Science Engagement.
- And much more.
Extra benefits for the 20 Winners
- Win a trip to Berlin and showcase your project to an international audience and a distinguished jury on stage on 7 November.
- Have the chance to become the Breakthrough of the Year 2022 in the category Science Engagement.
- Become a Falling Walls Engage Science Engagement Ambassador, an exclusive part of the Falling Walls Engage Community, with exclusive learning and development opportunities
- In depth co-learning and peer exchange with Falling Walls Community members, partners and global leaders.
- Your live pitch published on our growing Falling Walls media library.
Extra benefits for the Breakthrough of the Year
- Pitch your project in front of a physical and virtual audience of global leaders, award-winning professionals and industry-experts on 9 November at the Falling Walls Science Summit
- Become a jury member in the category Science Engagement at Falling Walls 2023.
Requirements for Science Engagement Breakthrough of the Year Qualification
- The applicant/nominee must be 18 years or older when submitting the application.
- The project/initiative must already be running and active at the time of the application. Being in the funding or idea phase is not considered as a running project.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2022
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Falling Walls on globalcall.falling-walls.com to apply
- STEP 1: click on “Apply Here”
- STEP 2: Register for our platform
- STEP 3: Choose “I want to apply directly”
- STEP 4: Choose the category “Science Engagement”
- STEP 5: Fill in your application
- Get a confirmation email with further information regarding the competition process.
For more details, visit Falling Walls website.
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