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!

This open call is addressed to young creators from the fields of design, engineering, manufacturing, art, interactive technology, education, and social entrepreneurship, who are interested in developing and promoting original ideas, products, and workshops through the use of cutting-edge technological equipment. Selected residents will have access to the latest technology labs and equipment at Youth Makerspace Larnaka. Where needed, residents will also receive basic training in the use of the available technological equipment, to ensure the successful realization of their proposals.

Each resident will have access to the space, equipment, and services, as well as mentorship from specialized mentors who will provide valuable advice for the development of their project. Upon completion of each creator’s residency, Youth Makerspace Larnaka will organize a final public presentation of the residency outcomes. Selected creators will be hosted in the space for a period agreed upon with Youth Makerspace, ranging from two weeks to up to two months. Applications will be evaluated based on the purpose, implementation plan, innovation, and expected results of each proposal, with special emphasis on manufacturing methods and presentation.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Each selected proposal will receive financial support of €1000.

• In cases where equipment is purchased (following approval by Youth Makerspace Larnaka) for the implementation needs of the creative proposal, such equipment will remain at Youth Makerspace Larnaka after the completion of the residency.

• The final number of selected proposals is 2.

• The duration of each residency will be up to two months.

• If necessary, candidates may be invited to an interview for further discussion and analysis of their proposal.

• Youth Makerspace Larnaka reserves the right to use the recorded material from the final presentation for future exhibitions and presentations.

• The costs associated with organizing the final event/presentation (photographer, music) will be covered by Youth Makerspace Larnaka. However, if specialized services/equipment are required (e.g., lighting technician, sound engineer), the cost must be covered by the creator.

• Public admission to the final presentation of each residency will be free of charge.

• The organization of the events will be coordinated between the creator and the Youth Makerspace Larnaka team.

• Age limit for participation is between 18 and 35 years old.

• The call is addressed to young creators from the fields of design, engineering, manufacturing, art, interactive technology, education, and social entrepreneurship.

• Acceptance of the general terms and participation criteria of the MAKERSHOUSE residency program, as well as the agreement on the use of the space and equipment of Youth Makerspace Larnaka, is a necessary condition for participation.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

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

The completed application must be sent in PDF format, along with any additional supporting material you deem necessary, to: [email protected]

Deadline for proposal submission: June 22, 2025