Breaking the Wall to Berlin: KAUST's Falling Walls Lab 2014
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KAUST hosted the Falling Walls Lab, featuring 22 finalists presenting their product or venture ideas. The winner, Aftab Hussain, presented a reusable, flexible, and smartphone-controlled smart thermal patch for chronic pain, intended as an alternative to existing solutions. The event served as a qualifier for the international Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's focus on innovation and provides a platform for students to develop solutions addressing global challenges, fostering entrepreneurship in the region.