{"id":47757,"date":"2025-04-22T08:39:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T06:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theark.ch\/?p=47757"},"modified":"2025-05-19T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:49:46","slug":"spark-lab-2025-test-your-innovation-in-real-life-conditions-during-the-grand-raid-bcvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theark.ch\/en\/news\/spark-lab-2025-test-your-innovation-in-real-life-conditions-during-the-grand-raid-bcvs\/","title":{"rendered":"SpArk LAB 2025: Test your innovation in real-life conditions during the Grand Raid BCVs!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The SpArk cluster for innovation in sport and performance is launching the second edition of its call for solutions: SpArk LAB. This year, those with innovative solutions will have the unique opportunity to test their prototypes in real-life conditions, during the legendary Grand Raid BCVs mountain bike race.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SpArk LAB transforms sporting events into genuine testing grounds, by bringing together innovators and organisers. The aim is to test prototypes in real-life conditions, validate innovative concepts and offer sporting events new avenues for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A unique opportunity for innovators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will benefit from an exceptional setting in which to refine and validate their solutions, with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A real-life test<\/strong> on the Grand Raid BCVs course on Saturday 6 September 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privileged access to participants and the race organiser<\/strong> to gather feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tailor-made support,<\/strong> including personalised coaching and contacts with experts and partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased visibility,<\/strong> with the chosen solutions highlighted on social networks and at the event itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>What innovative solutions are being sought for the Grand Raid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BCVS Grand Raid is much more than a race, it&#8217;s a unique adventure in the heart of the Alps that brings together mountain bike enthusiasts in an exceptional setting every year. With a view to evolving and offering an ever more immersive experience, the event is looking to the future by seeking innovative solutions in four key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digitalisation and immersion:<\/strong> integrating technologies (augmented reality, live tracking, interactive content) for a more immersive experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community experience and engagement:<\/strong> developing tools to encourage interaction and loyalty among participants before, during and after the race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting the regions and the route:<\/strong> highlighting mountain biking and the destinations crossed to prolong the impact of the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligent mobility and logistics:<\/strong> sustainable solutions to optimise travel for participants, spectators and teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are also encouraged to propose innovative solutions outside these themes, as long as they help to improve the Grand Raid experience before, during and after the race!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is the SpArk LAB for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SpArk LAB is open to any person, team or company &#8211; from Switzerland or abroad &#8211; wishing to test, validate and develop an innovative idea related to mountain biking or the organisation of a sporting event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested innovators can start preparing their applications now. The SpArk LAB is a unique opportunity to accelerate the development of your project in a real and stimulating environment:<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spark-valais.ch\/sparklab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.spark-valais.ch\/sparklab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SpArk cluster for innovation in sport and performance is launching the second edition of its call for solutions: SpArk LAB. 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