From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
Manitoba’s innovation community is celebrating a major milestone as Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes prepare to represent the province at the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Luma, the winner of Falling Walls Lab Manitoba, will join 99 other global finalists to present her breakthrough idea in antibiotic resistance. She’ll stand alongside fellow Canadian innovators from Atlantic Canada, Toronto, and Edmonton, showcasing the strength and diversity of Canadian science.
This moment marks more than just international participation, it reflects Manitoba’s strategic ambition to be recognized as a hub for cutting-edge research and enterprise. Dr. Wieden, a key mentor and advocate for Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem, emphasized the importance of global collaboration:

“Berlin is not only a centre for science but a nexus of global collaboration. For Manitoba to have a voice among the world’s leading early‑career innovators is a powerful step.”

Luma shared her excitement:

“Representing Manitoba on this global stage is incredibly exciting. Meeting other innovators from around the world and exchanging ideas will be a career-shaping experience.”

Their journey to Berlin is a testament to the province’s growing capacity in science and innovation, and a signal of its readiness to engage with the world. As Manitoba continues to build its research-to-market pipeline, opportunities like Falling Walls are vital in amplifying local talent and fostering international partnerships.