The MAKERSHOUSE residency program at Youth Makerspace Larnaka returns, aiming to empower the creative community, support artistic production, and promote research and innovation across Cyprus!

The open call is addressed to young creators from the fields of design, engineering, construction, art, interactive technology, education, social entrepreneurship, and more, who are interested in developing and promoting original ideas, products, and workshops through the use of modern technological equipment. Selected residents will have the opportunity to explore and learn how to use the workshops and technological equipment available at the Youth Makerspace Larnaka, with the goal of successfully implementing their proposals.

Each creator or team may be assigned a mentor to provide the necessary guidance throughout the implementation of their proposal. Upon completion of the residency period, a final presentation/exhibition open to the public will be organized. Applications will be evaluated based on purpose, implementation plan, innovation, and expected outcomes of each proposal, with particular emphasis on methods of construction and presentation.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

• The residency program is open to individuals and/or teams.
• Each applicant may submit one proposal per year.
• Each selected proposal will receive support of €1,000. It is noted that any equipment purchased—following approval by Youth Makerspace Larnaka—for the implementation of the creative proposal will remain the property of Youth Makerspace Larnaka.
• The total number of selected proposals will be two.
• Selected creators will be hosted at the venue for a period agreed upon with Youth Makerspace Larnaka, lasting at least two months.
• The implementation, completion, and presentation of the creative proposal under the residency program must be concluded within the year 2025.
• If deemed necessary, applicants may be invited for an interview to further discuss and elaborate on their proposal.
• Youth Makerspace Larnaka reserves the right to use recorded material from the creator’s final presentation for future exhibitions and project showcases.
• The cost of the final event/presentation (e.g., photographer) will be covered by Youth Makerspace Larnaka. However, if specialized services/equipment are needed (e.g., lighting/sound system), the creator will be responsible for the cost.
• Public attendance at each final residency presentation will be free of charge.
• The final presentation will be organized in coordination with the creator and the Youth Makerspace Larnaka team.
• Eligible applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Past residents may apply again, yet it is clarified that priority will be given to individuals who have not participated before.
• Acceptance of the general terms and conditions of participation in the MAKERsHOUSE residency program, as well as the agreement for the use of space and equipment at Youth Makerspace Larnaka, is a necessary requirement for participation.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

To submit your proposal for the MAKERsHOUSE 2025 residency program, download the application here.

The completed application must be submitted via email to [email protected] in PDF format along with any supporting material necessary.

Final deadline for proposal submission: June 22, 2025