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Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana

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Since 2016 the Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana has been organized by the DAAD Information Centre. It presents a rare opportunity to bring together young scientists and entrepreneurs, two spheres that hardly meet in Ghana. The search is on. Who will represent Ghana in Berlin at the Grande Finale? Apply and present your idea at the Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana.
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Application for Falling Walls Lab Accra, Ghana is open. Application deadline is 4th May 2026.
Apply via this LINK.

You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:

  • You are currently enrolled at university as a student
  • You received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
  • you received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
  • You received a PhD no more than 5 years ago

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Anita Nsiah Donkor (2025 Winner)
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Anita Nsiah Donkor (2025 Winner)

Breaking the Wall of Infected Wounds

The project aims to solve the issue of wound and nosocomial infection on both the side of the patient and healthcare practitioner by converting pineapple leaf fibers into ecofriendly and affordable gauze with antimicrobial properties which will boost quality healthcare delivery.

Hussein Abukari (1st Runner Up, 2025)
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Hussein Abukari (1st Runner Up, 2025)

Breaking the Wall of Misdiagnoses in Animal Disease

An agricultural health initiative utilizing local materials and resources to tackle the problem of try and error in the management of animal health in sub Saharan Africa. By producing on field rapid diagnostic test kits to aid in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Robert Tuu (2nd Runner Up, 2025)
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Robert Tuu (2nd Runner Up, 2025)

Breaking the Wall of Glass Waste

Our project recycles waste glass and clay into durable, eco-friendly ceramic tiles for use in construction and interior design. By transforming locally sourced waste into valuable products, we reduce environmental pollution, promote sustainability, and support a circular economy.

Samuel Selassi (Audience Award, 2025)
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Samuel Selassi (Audience Award, 2025)

Breaking the Wall of Unclean Water in Rural Areas

Illegal mining has polluted water bodies in Ghanaian communities with mercury and chemicals, causing kidney and liver issues, while climate change limits alternative water sources. Our innovative water purifier uses IoT to detect contaminants and AI to trigger purification, ensuring potable water.

Hassan Kotey
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Hassan Kotey

Breaking the Wall of Dengue Virus Infection

My project aims to discover novel inhibitors of dengue virus replication using computational drug discovery approaches. I will employ
virtual screening, molecular docking, and machine learning to identify potential lead compounds for experimental validation.

Beatrice Afia Wilson
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Beatrice Afia Wilson

Breaking the wall of Climate Sustainability Barrier

In a world where heroes emerge from academia, UNLOKINNO’s platform is creating strong collaboration, finance and knowledge transfer routes in between academic R&D labs based in global south countries and global green tech startups (new materials, climate tech)

Joseph Bowyer
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Joseph Bowyer

Breaking the Wall of Post Harvest Losses

We upcycle discarded snail shells into chitosan, a natural biopolymer used to create edible coatings that extend produce shelf life. Alongside our sustainable packaging solutions, we train farmers in post-harvest handling to reduce food waste and improve marketability.

Emmanuel Ohemeng Senior
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Emmanuel Ohemeng Senior

Breaking the Wall of Educational Inequality through Smart, Immersive Tutoring

We equiped young Ghanaians with a cutting edge skills by using waste materials such as cardboard, papers,wood and plastic bottles to teach robotics and science project.

Abdul-Rahim Ziblim
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Abdul-Rahim Ziblim

Breaking the Wall of Plastic and Agricultural Waste

We transform plastic and agricultural waste into sustainable plywood, offering an eco-friendly alternative to timber. This innovation reduces deforestation, plastic pollution, and contributes to climate change mitigation

Mary Baaba Essilfie Afulba
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Mary Baaba Essilfie Afulba

Breaking Wall of Labour-Intensive Cashew Harvesting

AgriEase Ltd is transforming cashew farming through smart, solar-driven machines that automate nut collection and separation while reducing post-harvest losses. With digital tools like solar and sensors, the solution empowers farmers to improve yield, income, and efficiency.

Papa Kow Dadson
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Papa Kow Dadson

Breaking the Wall of Informal Public Transport

Trofare improves mobility and accessibility with real-time informal public transport information ( Ride information ) readily accessible to commuters through a digital app and crowdsourcing.

Andy Donsah Yeboah
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Andy Donsah Yeboah

Breaking the Wall of Agricultural Waste and Plastic

YARP Foods is turning Ghana’s cassava waste into opportunity by producing high-quality flour and eco-friendly packaging. Our solution supports farmers, reduces imports, and combats plastic waste using climate-smart technology.

Titus Akansin Bukari
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Titus Akansin Bukari

Breaking the Wall of Brown Spot Disease of Rice

I used DNA sequencing to identify Curvularia spp. which are responsible for the prevalence of brown leaf spot disease of rice in Ghana.
I identified that botanicals (Neem extract and Nerium extract) and epiphytes if rice (Purperiocilium lilacinum and Aspergillus flavus) can best control the BLSD

Rashida Adjei
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Rashida Adjei

Breaking the Wall of Soil Infertility

WaxFarm is an agribusiness focused on producing affordable organic fertilizer to combat soil infertility and promote sustainable farming. Our goal is to improve crop yields for smallholder farmers while restoring soil health across Ghana.

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