Sparx is open to any idea or group that is part of the cultural sector and of which at least 2/3 are between 18 and 25 years old. Particular emphasis is placed on ideas that tackle social and political issues.
How does the funding process work?
During the call for ideas, you and your group can submit your idea for Sparx.
The first call for ideas is open from 31 October 2021 to 12 January 2022.
The selection committee is made up of seven people aged between 18 and 25, who are nominated by our partners. The selection committee decides which groups and ideas will be awarded a Sparx studio period.
The groups selected for a Sparx studio period in 2022 will be announced on 1 March 2022.
The selected ideas are developed further during the three-month studio period. You are not expected to create a finished product during this time. As a participant, you each receive a grant of CHF 6,000 during the studio period. This is divided into three monthly grants of CHF 2,000 per person. Once a month, a studio weekend will be held during which participants can exchange ideas.
The first Sparx studio period is from 1 April to 30 June 2022.
Sparx Cosmos takes place in autumn and is an opportunity to exchange ideas. It brings together all of the Studio participants with the groups from the new call for ideas and our partners.
To submit your ideas for the Sparx studio period, you must fulfil these terms and conditions of participation:
If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please contact us at sparx@mgb.ch , on WhatsApp (+41 79 249 76 39) or Instagram.
You cannot apply for Sparx Studio as an individual, as only groups of two or more can take part in the studio period.
There is no upper limit on group size. However, a maximum of four people from a group can take part in the studio period.
Two-thirds of the group must be aged between 18 and 25. If some members are older or younger, you can still submit the idea. However, grants and the studio period can only be awarded to people aged between 18 and 25.
Sparx does not support ideas that
No problem! A minimum of two and a maximum of four people per group must take part in the studio period and the studio weekends. The others are members of the group, but do not have time commitments or receive a grant.
You may submit a final project, but two conditions apply.
We are looking for ideas with the potential for development, rather than finished concepts. If this applies to your project, then you are allowed to submit it, even if it already is receiving another funding.
Migros Culture Percentage Sparx is part of the social commitment of the Migros Group: engagement.migros.ch