{"id":1497,"date":"2024-03-06T17:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spark-valais.ch\/sparklab\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T10:21:31","slug":"sparklab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spark-valais.ch\/en\/sparklab\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"

Test your innovation in real-life conditions!<\/h1>\n\nDiscover our call for solutions: SpArk LAB\n\n

How does a SpArk LAB work?<\/h2>\n\n

Edition 2025<\/h3>\n\nThis year, the legendary Grand Raid BCVs mountain bike race will be the exclusive testing ground!\n\n
Participate!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Participate!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Grand Raid BCVs is much more than a race, it’s a unique adventure in the heart of the Alps. Every year, it brings together mountain bike enthusiasts in an exceptional setting. Today, the event is looking to the future, exploring innovative solutions to enrich the experience for participants, strengthen the impact for its partners and energize the regions it crosses.<\/p>\n\n

Take advantage of this unique platform to boost your innovation!<\/h3>\n\n

Privileged access to the event<\/strong> to organize user tests<\/p>\n\n

Access to a large community of testers<\/strong> represented by race participants, enabling accelerated feedback.<\/p>\n\n

Customized support<\/strong> with personalized coaching and targeted matchmaking<\/p>\n\n

Access to a qualified<\/strong> network offering collaboration opportunities<\/p>\n\n

Increased visibility<\/strong> by highlighting your solution on social networks and at the event<\/p>\n\n

Participation conditions<\/h4>\n\n

Submit a prototype solution that can be tested in real-life conditions (commercial solutions are not accepted),<\/p>\n\n

Prove the relevance of the solution to the chosen theme,<\/p>\n\n

Demonstrate business development potential.<\/p>\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

Who can participate?<\/h3>\n\n

Your next steps<\/h3>\n\n

17 March 2025<\/h4>\n\nCall for solutions launched\n\n1\n\n

31 May 2025<\/h4>\n\nDeadline for applications\n\n2\n\n

From October<\/h4>\n\nSupporting nominees\n\n5\n\n

6 September 2025<\/h4>\n\nField testing\n\n4\n\n

5 June 2024<\/h4>\n\nJury deliberation & selection of nominees\n\n3\n\n2025\n\nWould you like to take part in the SpArk LAB and test your innovation in real-life conditions during the Grand Raid BCVs race?\n\n

5. Tailor-made support<\/h4>\n\nBenefit from expert advice to develop and market your innovation\n\n
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1. Discover the themes<\/h4>\n\nExplore the themes defined by the organizer and the partner and find the one that matches your solution.\n\n
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2. Submit your solution<\/h4>\n\nFill in the online application form before the deadline.\n\n
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3. Wait for the experts’ verdict<\/h4>\n\nA panel of experts will evaluate and select the most promising solutions, based on criteria of innovation, feasibility and potential impact.\n\n
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4. Test your solution in the field<\/h4>\n\nTest your innovation in real-life conditions at the legendary Grand Raid BCVs mountain bike race.\n\n

Themes<\/h3>\n\n

Applications must present innovative solutions focusing on the following themes:<\/p>\n\n

Digitalization and immersion<\/h4>\n\n

How do you leverage technology to enrich the Grand Raid experience? Whether it’s augmented reality, live tracking, interactive content or engaging platforms, we’re looking to make the race more immersive for participants and spectators alike.<\/p>\n\n

How can we promote mountain biking in the destinations crossed by the Grand Raid? We’re looking for ideas to tell the story of the route, promote mountain biking and partner destinations, and keep the adventure alive well beyond race day.<\/p>\n\n

How can we extend the Grand Raid adventure before, during and after the race? We want to federate a passionate community around the event, by developing tools and experiences that strengthen interaction and loyalty among participants.<\/p>\n\n

How can we optimize the movement of participants, spectators and teams for a smoother, more sustainable experience? We’re looking for innovative solutions to simplify access to different areas of the course while minimizing environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n

We also encourage applicants to propose innovation themes beyond those listed.<\/p>\n\n

Interested?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nContest rules (French)\n\nCompetition rules (English)\n\n

Community experience and engagement<\/h4>\n\n

Promoting the regions and the route<\/h4>\n\n

Mobility and intelligent logistics<\/h4>\n\n
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