As part of this program, the GNI will fund a set of projects from around the world that meet specified criteria, with the intent of producing learning and thought leadership to share with the wider industry.
Google is proud to launch the GNI’s first Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region. The Challenge will focus on reader engagement and new business models in any form.
WORTH
- Google will fund selected projects up to USD $150,000 and will finance up to 70% of the total project cost.
- Special discretion on the total project cap may be considered by the Jury depending on the scale and impact of a very large collaborative effort.
ELIGIBILITY
- The Middle East, Africa and Turkey GNI Innovation Challenge is open to organizations of every size, including freelancers and sole traders, that aim to produce innovative, original journalism and to enlighten citizens with trustworthy journalistic content, whose projects focus on encouraging a more sustainable news ecosystem.
DEADLINE: September 2, 2019
To apply and for more information visit here