KU graduate Frienson Pradhan wins top prize at Falling Walls Lab 2024

KATHMANDU: The Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2024 took place for the first time in Nepal at Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM), in collaboration with the EnergizeNepal Programme, DAAD India, and the Falling Wall Foundation.

The event brought together more than 100 participants and 10 finalists who were carefully chosen to present their innovative solutions in concise three-minute pitches. These ideas were aimed at addressing global challenges and were showcased before a distinguished jury and an engaged audience.

Frienson Pradhan, a biotechnology graduate from Kathmandu University, secured the top prize with his visionary concept titled 'Breaking the Wall of Pestilence: From Invasive Weed to Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control.' Pradhan will now represent Nepal in the prestigious Falling Walls Lab Final in Berlin, Germany.

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