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Call for Application - Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2025

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Since 2016 the Falling Walls Lab Ghana has been organized by the DAAD in Ghana. It presents a rare opportunity to bring together young scientists and entrepreneurs, two spheres that hardly meet in Ghana. Application for 2025 is now open. Apply NOW!

With her project: “Breaking the wall of post harvest losses in Africa”, Vanessa Ivy Dodoo won the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Ghana competition. There were 17 other finalists who were invited to compete on the 31st of May 2024 at the WACCBIP Conference Hall, University of Ghana. In 2024, Falling Walls Lab Ghana received a total of 111 applications out of which the 18 finalists were selected to present their projects. The projects were from different subject areas and directions.

On winning the Lab in Ghana, Vanessa also received a travel grant to represent Ghana at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin in November 2024.

Be part of the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Ghana today! Apply Now!

Timelines
Call Opened: 17th March 2025
Application Deadline: 30th April 2025
Event date: Friday 6th June 2025

To Apply, Visit: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-ghana

The 2024 Falling Walls Lab Ghana Presenters

 

Vanessa Dodoo

Vanessa Dodoo

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Winner - Breaking the Wall of Post-Harvest Losses

We are a Post-harvest combating agribusiness start-up dedicated to achieving a grain and seed value chain for farmers with zero food losses. To do this, we offer mobile and convenient mechanical drying services to grain and seed farmers and traders in West Africa.

Ibrahim Abdul-Wahab

Ibrahim Abdul-Wahab

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 1st runner up - Beaking the wall of Eco-Cob Bioplast

Utilizing the cellulose and hemicellulose in biomass specifically corn cobs to produce a biobased alternative to petroleum Resins. Through sugar extractions and polymerization.

Wisdom Torkornoor Boadu

Wisdom Torkornoor Boadu

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 2nd runner up - Breaking the Wall of Post harvest losses (Audience Award Winner)

A mobile solar powered post harvest management facility for small holder horticultural farmers in rural farming communities. This facility ( a n expandable shipping container) is towed to the farming community during harvest period to make services available within the first hour of harvest.

David Annor Sakyi

David Annor Sakyi

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Cocoa pod husk innovation

The project explores the innovative use of cocoa pod husk to address challenges in poultry feed production, aiming to optimize feed efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable poultry farming practices.

Sam Joe Armoh

Sam Joe Armoh

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Fruits Wastage and Waste.

Fruit waste: a costly problem. Spoiled produce hurts profits, health, and our planet. Let’s reduce waste for a sustainable future. The Smart Imploder combats fruit spoilage by targeting microorganisms, extending shelf life, supporting the local economy, and reducing carbon emissions.

Alfred Atidjah

Alfred Atidjah

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of fire outbreak and climate

Enviro6ense is a solar-powered device that monitors air quality, predict, detect and analyze fire-outbreak. The data collected are transmitted into our database and analyzed to help the fire service know exactly when and how the fire started based on the environmental changes from the six sensors.

Kwesi Ayeh

Kwesi Ayeh

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Microbial Therapeutics

The project seeks to identify probiotic lactobacillus species from Ghanaian fermented maize-based beverages that have therapeutic effect against cancer cells. The promising strains would be used to develop therapeutics for cancer treatment and prevention.

Michael Danquah

Michael Danquah

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Accessible Prosthetics

Leveraging 3D printing and robotics, we ensure accessibility of functional bionic limbs without compromising on quality or innovation. Over the past 2 years we have developed three versions of our upper limb prosthetic, in the form of the Ozone Bionic Hand through user feedback and rigorous R&D.

Evans Dormenyoh

Evans Dormenyoh

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Tech in Insect Farming

Turning food waste into insect feed for poultry and aquaculture using Tech to monitor growth.

Christian Elongue

Christian Elongue

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Poor Literacy Skills

Readopia empowers users by providing a diverse collection of African stories, including eBooks, audiobooks, illustrations, and comics. The app provides educators with pedagogical resources to integrate these materials into teaching practices, fostering reading culture among young children.

Samuel Kumi-Gyau

Samuel Kumi-Gyau

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of water and air pollution.

Sustainable footwear is defined as shoes that are designed, made, and distributed in a way that reduces environmental impact while also promoting social responsibility throughout the product’s lifecycle, it involves reducing carbon emissions and using eco friendly materials.

Victoria Mends

Victoria Mends

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Poor Respiratory Health.

An innovative air purification solution designed to address the pressing challenges of poor air quality and respiratory health in Africa. Combining personalized design, sustainable materials, and advanced filtration technology, offers a groundbreaking approach to clean and safe air for individuals.

Joel Mensah

Joel Mensah

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Sustainable Energy

The Hydro-Green Tech project pioneers green hydrogen production in West Africa through electrolysis powered by solar energy, addressing the environmental impact of traditional hydrogen production methods. This catalyzes a sustainable energy transition, economic growth, and reduce carbon footprint.

Veronica Miezah

Veronica Miezah

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Antimicrobial Resistance.

The CRISPR spacer system (a gene editing technique) will be used to target specific DNA  sequence in Helicobacter pylori (peptic ulcer) and Salmonella Typhi (typhoid).  This will eliminate misdiagnosis and also control antibiotic abuse.

Ishmael Morttey

Ishmael Morttey

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Quality Education

We aim to contribute to SDG goal 4,6,9,11&13 through meaningful collaborations in producing sustainable furniture from the excesses of plastic and wood waste; which are rife in the country. Partnering with recycling and upcycling agencies, NGO’s and government to springboard the provision of desks.

Tariq Nasser Deen

Tariq Nasser Deen

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of school shuttle transport

ShuttApp is a mobile application designed to enhance campus transportation at the University of Ghana by providing real-time information on shuttle schedules, routes, and arrivals, reducing waiting times and promoting sustainable transportation choices. By empowering students with convenient and rel

Nana Kofi Afriyie Sarpong

Nana Kofi Afriyie Sarpong

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Post-Harvest Losses

Merdeo is connecting local farmers directly to urban vendors through e-commerce and cold wind-powered technology to provide fresh quality produce at affordable prices while mitigating post-harvest losses.

Mawuli Tettey

Mawuli Tettey

Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2024 Finalist - Breaking the Wall of Recycling

Keejani is here to transform waste management in Africa by utilizing digital technology to develop environmentally and socially responsible solutions. The aim is to enable stakeholders confront the urgent problem of improper recycling and waste management techniques.

Out of 2,500 applications globally, I was honored to be part of the 100 winners from 58 countries who presented their innovations in Berlin, Germany in the Falling Walls Lab category at the Falling walls Science Summit.

Vanessa Ivy Dodoo, Falling Walls Lab Ghana 2025 Winner

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