Are you developing a project in the creative and cultural industries (CCI) in Valais? Whether you are an artist, Whether you are an entrepreneur, collective or cultural organisation, there are numerous resources available to support you, including calls for projects, grants, residencies, advice and funding.
PRISM offers you a selection of relevant and accessible sources of support. The aim is to help you quickly identify the measures best suited to your project and redirect you to the official websites for practical information.
This page is not intended to list all competitions or calls for projects available in real time. It directs you to the relevant information points and stakeholders.
If you require personalised assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Culture Valais Kultur Wallis Association
Type of support: Conseil, formations, relai d’opportunités
For: Cultural actors in Valais (individuals, companies, associations, venues)
Why is this relevant?
Culture Valais supports professionals in developing their projects (assistance with fundraising, communication, continuing education) and shares numerous opportunities at the cantonal, Swiss and European levels.
CimArk
Type of support: Strategic support, networking, innovation consulting
For: Creative companies,technology companies, cultural entrepreneurs with ambitions for growth
Why is this relevant?
A key player in innovation in Valais, CimArk supports project leaders in structuring, developing and marketing creative or technological solutions, with strong expertise in regional economics.
CCF Valais
Type of support: Financial advice, fundraising, structuring business models, financing
For: Cultural and creative entrepreneurs, all types of businesses established in Valais
Why is this relevant?
The CCF (Centre de Cautionnement et de Financement) helps project leaders analyse the financial viability of their ideas, develop a realistic business plan and identify sources of funding suited to their model.
The Ark Foundation
Type of support: Coaching, incubation, technological innovation
For: Creative or tech start-ups, projects with a digital or industrial dimension
Why is this relevant?
The Ark Foundation supports technological innovation in Valais and offers practical tools (incubation, coaching, technical testing) to help creative ideas develop into viable products or services.
Culture Department of the Canton of Valais
Type of support: Financial aid, operating grants, call for projects
For: Artists, institutions and cultural associations based in Valais
Why is this relevant?
The Culture Department is the main public point of contact for cantonal funding. It regularly publishes calls for projects or grants in various artistic fields and also supports cultural organisations through multi-year subsidies.
Valais Film Commission
Type of support: Filming support, networking, logistical assistance
For: Producers, directors, audiovisual studios filming in Valais
Why is this relevant?
La Commission facilite l’organisation des tournages en Valais, met en réseau les professionnels locaux et aide à identifier les lieux, prestataires ou démarches administratives nécessaires. Elle peut aussi orienter vers les aides existantes ( Cinéforom,régional or international support, etc.).
Pro Helvetia
Type of support: Call for projects, grants, residencies, distribution support
For: Artists, companies, collectives, cultural institutions in Switzerland
Why is this relevant?
Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council) is Switzerland’s leading national foundation for the promotion of culture. It offers support in a wide range of areas (performing arts, music, design, literature, interactive media, etc.), including internationalisation, creation and mediation.
Swiss Games
(Pro Helvetia)
Type of support: Coaching, developpement funding, international networking
For : Independent video game studios, digital creators based in Switzerland
Why is this relevant?
Swiss Games is a national initiative dedicated to supporting the video game ecosystem. It offers assistance with prototyping and marketing, as well as opportunities for visibility at events such as GDC. Gamescom or Tokyo Game Show.
ArtTech Foundation
Type of support: Prize, network, visibility, art x tech partnerships
For: Projects at the intersection of artistic creation and technology
Why is this relevant?
The ArtTech Foundation supports the emergence of ArtTech projects with high innovation potential. It organises the ArtTech Prize and develops an ecosystem of Swiss and international players to promote encounters between the arts, science and technology.
Pôle de Création Numérique
Type of support: Call for projets, funding, events, networking
For: Digital artists, XR/VR/AR creators, and immersive project leaders residing in French-speaking Switzerland
Why is this relevant?
Polnum offers access to a creative and collaborative environment in French-speaking Switzerland for developing and promoting innovative projects in digital and immersive arts. It also organises meetings and issues calls for projects open to the public and professionals.
Pyxis – Maison de la Création Numérique
Type of support: Residencies, provision of spaces, workshops, networking
For: Digital artists, creative developers, interdisciplinary collectives
Why is this relevant?
Located in Lausanne, Pyxis is a centre dedicated to digital and immersive creation. It hosts residencies, supports projects exploring the links between technology, society and creation, and brings together a network of artistic, technical and scientific actors.
Cinéforom
Type of support: Support for audiovisual production (fiction, documentaries, series, animation)
For: Producers in French-speaking Switzerland, projects with a regional focus
Why is this relevant?
Cinéforom funds audiovisual productions in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, complementing federal aid (OFC). Support is given to projects with significant artistic or cultural potential that are filmed in French-speaking Switzerland.
European Creators’ Lab
Type of support: Mentoring, bootcamp, training in immersive storytelling
For: XR creators, interactive authors, innovative media producers
Why is this relevant?
This intensive European programme is a benchmark in the field of immersive creation (VR, AR, interactive installations). It helps project leaders to structure their projects, find their audience and develop their international professional network.
IMPULSE – XR4Europe
Type of support: Mentoring programme, training, development of immersive projects
For: XR creators, digital artists, entrepreneurs, researchers
Why is this relevant?
IMPULSE is a European programme offered by XR4Europe that selects innovative XR project leaders to participate in intensive sessions combining mentoring, prototyping, business coaching and artistic development. Each edition takes place at different leading European XR festivals (Venice Immersive, NewImages, GIFF, Immersive Tech Week, etc.).
Geneva International Film Festival
Type of support: Calls for projects, competitions, professional networking
For: Filmmakers, producers, immersive artists, digital media studioséalisateurs, producteurs, artistes immersifs, studios médias numériques
Why is this relevant?
The GIFF is a pioneering international festival for innovative audiovisual formats: series, digital cinema, XR. Every year, it hosts the Geneva Digital Market, a professional platform with calls for projects, pitchesand networking events. A strategic gateway for immersive and hybrid projects.
Ernst Göhner Foundation
Type of support: Funding for innovative, interdisciplinary and sustainable cultural projects
For: Institutions, project leaders or artists residing in Switzerland
Why is this relevant?
Every year, the Foundation supports several hundred Swiss projects in the cultural field (visual arts, music, theatre, literature, cinema, etc.). It gives priority to projects that are artistically and organisationally sound, with a sustainable or collective dimension.
Eurimages
Type of support: International co-production, distribution support, cinema exhibition support
For: European producers with feature film projects (fiction, animation, documentary)
Why is this relevant?
Eurimages (Council of Europe Film Co-production Fund) supports co-productions between Council of Europe member countries. It also provides support for cross-border distribution and the modernisation of cinemas. Projects must involve at least two co-producers from different countries.
SSR – Audiovisual Pact
Type of support: Co-production, pre-purchase, development support
For: Independent Swiss producers (films, documentaries, series, animation)
Why is this relevant?
The Audiovisual Pact is a support mechanism set up by the SSR in partnership with the FOC and the regions. It enables RTS, RSI, RTR and SRF to co-finance audiovisual works of public interest, while guaranteeing their national broadcast. This mechanism is essential for structuring production in Switzerland, with regular calls for proposals and strong regional roots (including RTS for French-speaking Switzerland).
