The Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2024, hosted for the first time in Nepal at Kathmandu University School of Management with collaboration with EmergizeNepal Program, DAAD India and Falling Wall Foundation, brought together over 100 participants and 10 finalists who were selected to showcase their solutions in three-minute pitches and presented their innovative ideas aimed at addressing global challenges before a distinguished jury and an engaged audience.

Frienson Pradhan biotechnology graduate from Kathmandu University clinched the first prize with his visionary concept "Breaking the Wall of Pestilence: From Invasive Weed to Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control." He will now represent Nepal in the prestigious Falling Walls Lab Final in Berlin!

Anjana Tamang secured second place with her innovative approach merging high-cost fiber machines with agricultural practices for sustainable community development. Gaurav Adhikari claimed the third prize for his idea focused on enhancing food security. The audience choice award went to Anup Godar for his idea on LEO Experiment and Research, highlighting the development of a sounding rocket.

A huge thank you to all participants, student clubs, jury members, and our supportive audience for making this event a success.