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Meet Q.ANT one of the 2022 winners in the Science Start-Ups (#FallingWallsVenture) category. They develop technologies and products in photonic sensing and computing with a wide range of groundbreaking applications, such as: ·      Enhancing the daily lives of disabled individuals with intuitive prosthesis control ·      Promoting education via global internet access through precise satellite orientation ·      Boosting sustainability by reducing energy consumption in supercomputing applications like Machine Learning „What drives me is watching the team at Q.ANT pushing the boundaries of what is technologically feasible every day a little more.“ – shared Dr. Michael Förtsch, CEO at Q.ANT. Q.ANT’s unique approach in photonic sensing and computing enhances data generation and processing. With their photonic approach to computing, Q.ANT wants to make matrix-vector multiplications more efficient to significantly boost deep neural networks and enable previously unattainable AI applications. In sensing, Q.ANT uses photonics to allow measuring formerly unmeasurable phenomena. Their latest breakthrough is a new type of human-machine interface, enabling intuitive prosthesis control by detecting and analyzing tiny magnetic fields from muscle signals. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dp_qZeS9 👉 Swipe through the slides to learn about Michael Förtsch’s entrepreneurial journey and vision at Q.ANT. To learn more, watch Michael Förtsch’s pitch at the #FallingWalls Science Summit 2022 here: https://lnkd.in/dDXRNq5g Many thanks to TRUMPF GmbH Co. KG for nominating Q.ANT as a #ScienceBreakthrough of the year 2022.  #quantumtechnology #photoniccomputing #quantumsensing #photonics #innovation #FallingWalls

🚀 Introducing the next generation of #EmergingTalents! These recent #FallingWallsLab winners will compete for the title #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year 2024 at the Falling Walls #ScienceSummit24 in Berlin. Congratulations to the winners: 🏆 Sarah Ibn El Haj – Falling Walls Lab Tunisia 🏆 Hussein Hadi Mossa Mishbak – Falling Walls Lab Iraq  🏆 Vanessa Dodoo – Falling Walls Lab Ghana  🏆 yvette vaosolomalala – Falling Walls Lab Madagascar 🏆 Esmeraldha Vega – Falling Walls Lab Panama 🏆 Alabhya Singh – Falling Walls Lab Seattle 🏆 Sara Grecchi – Falling Walls Lab Italy Are you a student or an early-career professionals? Apply directly to a Lab near you and win the chance to win a ticket to attend the Falling Walls Science Summit, where the international Lab winners get to interact and network with the world’s movers and shakers of science, business, and policy-making. While the first international #FallingWalls Labs have already taken place, many are still accepting applications, including those in Morocco, Perth, Tokyo, Cameroon and Jordan. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/g6MVi46 📩 Interested in hosting your own Lab? Visit our website (https://lnkd.in/eSAUwrm) or contact us directly for more information. We look forward to hearing from you! _ The photos showcase Yvette Maria Vaosolomalala, the Falling Walls Lab Madagascar winner; Esmeraldha Vega, the Falling Walls Lab Panama winner; Falling Walls Lab Italy participants; Alabhya Singh Thakur, Falling Walls Lab Seattle Winner.

Congratulations to all #GlobalCall24 finalists! This year's Global Call received 1,128 nominations from over 300 different institutions, showcasing innovative scientific advancements and impactful initiatives across various fields. After the first round of the selection process, we are pleased to announce this year’s finalists in the following categories: - Life Sciences - Physical Sciences - Engineering & Technology - Social Sciences & Humanities - Art & Science - Science StartUps (#FallingWallsVenture) - Science Engagement (#FallingWallsEngage) ➡️ Discover this year's finalists: https://lnkd.in/gXSA6wyK   All finalists are one step closer to becoming the Science Breakthroughs of the Year, to be celebrated at the #ScienceSummit24 from 7-9 November in Berlin. Thank you to everyone who participated in the #GlobalCall24. We are pleased to have such talented individuals in the Falling Walls community. (The finalists for the Women Impact Award will be announced in two weeks.) Next, the juries will evaluate all finalist applications based on the selection criteria and choose the winners. The winners will be announced in mid-August. We are eager to share their inspiring stories of groundbreaking research and ideas with you. Are you one of the Falling Walls finalists? Write in the comments with which project you made it to the next round!

The Creative Bureaucracy Festival returns tomorrow in Berlin, gathering innovative minds and public sector leaders from around the world. 🌍 Join us as we rethink and reshape the principles, processes, and practices of our public institutions. The programme (🔗 https://bit.ly/3yWrkcG) features over 200 speakers from nearly 40 countries, offering insights through 83 sessions in both English and German. With dynamic stages and immersive workshop tracks, the day includes keynotes, panels, workshops, round tables, and even a cruise! Additionally, the #CBF24 Festival Awards will honour outstanding innovators within or associated with the public sector. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eWSWFxDf Which session are you most excited about? #CreativeBureaucracyFestival #ProveKafkaWrong

Last Tuesday, the Falling Walls Foundation hosted a breakfast with French Science Minister Sylvie Retailleau. The topic was "Recent Developments in French Policy for Research and Innovation - Perspectives for French-German Cooperation to Support European Competitiveness". Participants from science, research, and the private sector discussed ways to strengthen Franco-German relations. Next step : We hope to see you at the #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit24 and act together for the future of Europe’s research.

On 7 November, 25 innovative science-based start-ups will pitch in Berlin at the Falling Walls #ScienceSummit24, competing for the title of #ScienceBreakthrough of the Year in the Science Start-Ups category. A key element of this competition is the #FallingWallsVenture Advisory Board, comprised of experts in science, business models, and entrepreneurship. The board plays a crucial role in selecting the start-ups that will present at the Science Summit. We are happy to announce the 12 members, featuring five new and seven returning members. 👉 🌍 Dr. Johanna Braun is advising investors, businesses and international organisations on impact investments and sustainability strategy. Her passion lies in leveraging capital and innovative products as a force for good. 👉 Clare Egan (rebuy recommerce GmbH.) leads repair and sustainability initiatives with two decades of experience in finance and strategy in the aviation and consumer electronics industries, advocating for circular business models and innovative waste reduction. 👉 Dr. Lina Hollender (constellr) coaches startups, with certifications as a Systemic Coach and Environmental Manager, affiliations with Think Tank 30 (German Club of Rome), and involvement in DIASCA's Technical Advisory Panel. 👉 Dr. ir. Ana Koller (First Momentum Ventures) focuses on investing in deep tech and climate tech at First Momentum while bridging academia and entrepreneurship through initiatives like Clueless No More. 👉 Stefan Scherer (Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung) specializes in international research collaborations, business development, and innovation in the life and natural sciences with experience in industry and academia, including the implementation of multi-institutional research collaborations and partnerships across North America and Europe. As well as: Matthias Hölling (TECHNOPARK® Zürich), Allison Dring (Made of Air), Sigune Choe (StraightWalk GmbH), PD Dr. Maike Henningsen, MSc (Helios Versorgungszentren GmbH, Vision Health Pioneers Incubator ), Dr. Carsten C. Mahrenholz (COLDPLASMATECH GmbH - Next level woundcare.), Dr. Arndt Schwaiger (entrepreneur, advisor, speaker, and investor), and Ekkehard Franzke (Eudemian Ventures). 🔗 See all members here: https://bit.ly/4efeTc0 Next week, we will announce the finalists of the Falling Walls #GlobalCall24. They are one step closer to the title of Science Breakthrough of the Year in their respective categories!

Globally, more than 2 billion hectares of land are degraded – an area nearly the size of India and the Russian Federation combined. By 2030, drought, land degradation and desertification could force 135 million people to migrate as the climate crisis worsens. This years #WorldEnvironmentDay focuses on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.”  On this occasion, we present four inspiring contributions from the Falling Walls community: 🌳 Planting trees to fight the triple planetary crisis: Watch here -> https://bit.ly/3x4l7La  Environmentalist Otuo-Akyampong Boakye combines scientific and indigenous knowledge in a community-based approach with his "Climate Smart Tree Planting" initiative in Ghana. This project engages local communities and students to plant indigenous and fruit trees, purifying the air, sequestering carbon, creating habitats, and developing urban forests near sanitation sites. #FallingWallsEngage Winner 2023 __________ 🤝 Lee Howell, The Villars Institute, points out the pivotal role of younger generations in driving future climate action, emphasising the necessity to shift "from ecological anxiety to ecological ambition" and more entrepreneurial spirit. Revisit the #FallingWallsCircle Plenary Table „Climate Action Future“ https://bit.ly/4c9gPBd to learn how political commitment, cross-sector collaboration, and open science can accelerate the fight against climate change and trigger a Green Renaissance. Speakers: Frederick Fenter, Frontiers; Lee Howell, The Villars Institute; Lars Peter Riishojgaard, World Meteorological Organization; Johan Rockström, PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Massamba Thioye UNFCCC UN ___________ 🌍 Understanding human cost of environmental degradation: https://bit.ly/3x4l8yI Sunil Amrith, historian and professor at Yale University, argues climate justice requires understanding migration history and colonialism's impact. #ScienceBreakthrough 2022, Social Sciences & Humanities ___________ 🏜️ Integrated solutions for agriculture and soil sustainability in arid regions: https://bit.ly/4c6TqjD  Batool Albar, #FallingWallsLab Winner 2022, offers two solutions to combat desertification and land degradation: Sandax, a water-repellent mulch, and biochar, a nutrient-rich soil amendment. These developments improve soil quality, reduce water loss and increase the chances of plant survivability during periods of drought. In combination, these innovations can improve food production in arid regions and increase food security.