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Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2025 successfully completed!

Winners of Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu, 8 May 2025

Winner

Mitesh Shrestha, Tribhuvan University
Breaking the Wall of Synthetic Fertilizers and Pesticides

Winner in 2nd Place
Monima Karmacharya, Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB)
Breaking the Wall of Dairy Wastewater

Winner in 3rd Place
Prince Chaudhary, National College, Kathmandu University
Breaking the Wall of Youth Disengagement and inactive Democracy: Speakup Nepal

Audience Choice Winner
Shristi Bhattarai, Kathmandu University
Breaking the Wall of Superbugs

Members of the Jury

  • Dr Katja Lasch
    Director, German Academic Exchange Sevice
  • Mr Brijesh Adhikary
    Associate Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University
  • Mr Sebastian Woitsch
    Director, Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu
  • Dr Babita Paudel
    Founder and Head, Center for Natural and Applied Sciences (CENAS)
  • Mr Rupesh Shrestha
    Vice-President, NEGAAS

Finalists

  1. Anupam Bajracharya
    Kings College (Westcliff University)
    Heritage Advocate working to preserve Patan’s ancient Buddhist monasteries and helping young people reconnect with the Newar culture.
  2. Deepti Gautam
    Kathmandu University
    Bringing space within reach through a tactile, Braille-integrated solar system model that replicates planetary features for visually impaired and marginalized students.
  3. Dinesh Mani Bhandari
    Asian Institute of Technology
    Blending Robotics, GIS and Agriculture to craft sustainable, tech-powered solutions that drive education, innovation and real-world development impact.
  4. Kedar Nath Dhakal
    Tribhuvan University
    PhD (Polymer Chemistry) and working as a postdoctoral fellow at Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University.
  5. Mitesh Shrestha
    Tribhuvan University
    PhD Scholar developing eco-friendly Streptomyces consortia to boost plant growth, suppress pests, and revitalize soil for sustainable agriculture.
  6. Monima Karmacharya
    Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB)
    Transforming dairy wastewater using microalgae into functional foods—bridging environmental cleanup with sustainable nutrition and bio innovation.
  7. Prabina Raut
    Tribhuvan University
    Environmental scientist innovating low-cost leaf- based biosorbents for cadmium removal from contaminated water.
  8. Prajwal Dahal
    Agriculture and Forestry University
    Working on Wheyve, an initiative exploring protein extraction from whey waste to promote sustainable nutrition and circular food systems.
  9. Prince Chaudhary
    National College, Kathmandu University
    Co-founder of ‘SpeakUp Nepal’, Nepal’s first e-petition platform empowering citizens to voice concerns, demand accountability and drive social change for a better future.
  10. Roshan Ojha
    Kathmandu University
    A mechanical engineer developing sustainable textiles from banana waste to create green alternatives and reduce environmental impact.
  11. Sahil Bagla
    Kathmandu University
    Mechanical Engineering Student working to overcome geographical challenges in the Nepalese healthcare system using a specially designed drone.
  12. Shristi Bhattarai
    Kathmandu University
    Biotechnology student passionate about research, problem-solving, and sustainability,
    committed to creating meaningful impact by translating biological innovations into real-world solutions.
  13. Tushar Dhakal
    Kathmandu University
    Breaking the wall of  e-waste from EV batteries.

In Preparation

Please note that A and B below are the two necessary components for your application to be complete:

A. Video

Making the video

  1. You need to create a 2 to 3 minute video stating and explaining the problem as well as your solution.
  2. The aim of the video is to help the evaluators understand the problem and the solution clearly.
  3. It is important that they see and hear the applicant speak.
  4. No complex editing or professional film is required. It can be a simple video shot with a smartphone or a camera.
  5. As far as possible only the applicant should be seen in the video. If others are helping with the instrument, holding something etc., that is acceptable.
  6. While there can be animations in the film, a completely animated film will not be accepted
  7. There should be no voice-over/another person speaking on behalf of the applicant/machine voice.

Hosting and sharing the video

  1. Host the video on any platform (ex. YouTube, Vimeo etc.) or on any cloud server (ex. Google Drive, Dropbox etc.). Do make sure that the video remains available there till the results are announced. You will need to use the link to the video in your application form.
  2. The focus is on the concept and communication. The video will be used only for shortlisting and will not be shared with anybody except with the express consent of the applicant.

B. Online Application

  1. Fill up the online application form, remember to include the link to your video in it, and apply.
  2. Link for application: https: falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-kathmandu

Your application is complete only when you do complete both, Step A and Step B.

In case of questions contact fwl.in@daad.de

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DAAD Young Ambassadors in Nepal

  • Rumi Singh Maharjan
    Master – Architecture
    Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
    Scholarship: DAAD Scholarship for Architecture
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    Master – Water Resources and Environmental Management
    Leibniz University Hannover
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