Test your innovation in real-life conditions!
How does a SpArk LAB work?
The SpArk LAB is a call for solutions that enables project leaders to experiment with their innovation in real-life conditions, and sports event organizations to become genuine innovation laboratories.
1. Discover the themes
2. Submit your solution
3. Wait for the experts' verdict
4. Test your solution in the field
5. Tailor-made support
Edition 2024
Sierre-Zinal, also known as the Race of the Five 4000s, was born in the Valais Alps in 1974. Every year since then, it has offered participants a 31km, 2,200m climb and 1,100m descent in a truly exceptional landscape.
Take advantage of this unique platform to boost your innovation!
Privileged access to the event to organize user tests
Access to a large community of testers represented by race participants, enabling accelerated feedback.
Customized support with personalized coaching and targeted matchmaking
Access to a qualified network offering collaboration opportunities
Increased visibility by highlighting your solution on social networks and at the event
Who can participate?
The SpArk LAB is open to any individual, team, start-up, company, student, research institute, association or industrial group – from Switzerland or abroad – wishing to submit, challenge, test, validate and develop an innovative solution or concept.
Participation conditions
Submit a prototype solution that can be tested in real-life conditions (commercial solutions are not accepted),
Prove the relevance of the solution to the chosen theme,
Demonstrate business development potential.
Themes
Applications must present innovative solutions focusing on the following themes:
For participants
Intelligent, personalized nutrition and hydration
Innovative equipment and accessories to enhance the racing experience
Health and safety for effective preparation and recovery
Customized training for unique racing challenges and enhanced performance
For sporting events
Innovative format and event concept to enrich the racing experience
Intelligent logistics, mobility and security for smooth, secure management
Event sustainability to minimize environmental impact
Optimized, autonomous refueling management for efficient distribution
Promoting the event to increase its visibility and appeal
Participant experience to reward, retain and engage riders.
Volunteer experience in recruiting, coordinating and retaining volunteers
Spectator experience for improved access, engagement and an enriched experience
Sponsor activation and management to promote attraction and engagement
We also encourage applicants to propose innovation themes beyond those listed.
Your next steps
March 25
May 31
June 18
August 10 and September 21
From September
Interested?
You have until May 31, 2024 to fill in the form below.