EduAsiaNews, Jakarta — A golden opportunity for Indonesian students to take the international stage has once again been opened. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has officially launched the selection process for candidates of Falling Walls Lab Indonesia 2026, aimed at students across Indonesia to present their innovative ideas at the global level. This program serves as a gateway for selected candidates to represent Indonesia at the Falling Walls Lab in Berlin in 2026.
The selection is open to students who possess creative and solution-oriented ideas across various fields, ranging from science and technology to social issues and public policy. Through a three-minute presentation format, participants are challenged to deliver breakthrough ideas capable of “breaking down walls” of global challenges in innovative and impactful ways.
As the organizer, DAAD emphasized that this program is not merely a competition but also a platform for global collaboration, enabling young generations to network with scientists, innovators, and world leaders. The best candidates from Indonesia will have the exclusive opportunity to present in Berlin and compete with participants from various countries.
Participation in Falling Walls Lab is considered crucial in enhancing the capacity of Indonesian students to compete on the international stage. In addition to improving scientific communication skills, the program also opens opportunities for research collaboration and the development of sustainable innovations relevant to current global challenges.
The Rector of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, M.A., Comm., emphasized that student involvement in international forums such as this aligns with the university’s commitment to producing outstanding graduates with global competitiveness. “We encourage students to actively seize international opportunities that can strengthen academic capacity, global networks, and tangible contributions to development,” he stated.
Students who are interested may register through the official website:
https://www.daad-indonesia.org/fwl
Further information can also be obtained via email: fallingwallslab.jakarta@daad.de
This program represents a strategic momentum for Indonesian students to showcase their best potential on the global stage, while also bringing the nation’s name forward through impactful global innovation.(www.upnvj.ac.id)
