Atlantic Canadian students and researchers still have a few days left to apply for the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada pitch competition, with the deadline set for Sunday, Aug. 24, at 11:59 p.m ADT.

The event will take place Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Halifax Central Library and will also allow participants to pitch live online. The competition is open to post-secondary students, researchers, and early-career professionals from across Atlantic Canada.

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition and networking forum that provides a global stage for breakthrough ideas. Participants deliver a three-minute pitch showcasing their research, business model, or innovative initiative to a panel of judges. The goal is to highlight projects that “break down walls” in science, technology, and society.

Winners of the Halifax competition will not only receive regional recognition but also earn the chance to compete in the global finals in Berlin, Germany, where innovators from around the world come together to share ideas and collaborate.

Organizers are encouraging students to apply now and seize the opportunity to represent Atlantic Canada on the international stage. “High participation benefits everyone,” said Sandra Goodwin of Nava Develop, which is helping MSVU deliver the event. “When your students represent your institutions at competitions like this, the visibility supports recruitment and alumni engagement.”

The event is hosted by Mount Saint Vincent University and supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Invest Nova Scotia.

You can find more details and register here.