We’re proud to share that leitspalt has been selected as one of 25 science start-ups worldwide nominated for the Falling Walls Venture Track 2026 🚀



Falling Walls Foundation is an international platform that highlights how science-driven entrepreneurship can help tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Being nominated by renowned institutions and evaluated by a jury of leading experts is a strong validation of leitspalt’s mission:



Breaking the Wall of Battery Limitations



leitspalt develops multifunctional battery packs based on an aerospace-inspired cooling structure that integrates:

👉 cooling system

👉 inner frame

👉 and cell holding

into one holistic system.



The result: faster, safer, lighter and more cost-efficient EV batteries.



With the nomination, the team around Dr. Jana Maria Weinand, Jannik Bühring and Maximilian Schirp-Schoenen is moving one step closer to the title Science Breakthrough of the Year.💡



As RWTH Innovation, we are excited to see leitspalt pitch their solution made in Aachen at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin this November, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable mobility.



We keep our fingers crossed for the finals!🤞 Learn more about the Falling Walls finalist via the attached link.