Global AI Accelerator for Media

IPI’s Global AI Accelerator for Media is an eight-month funding and support programme for small-to-medium-sized independent news outlets from Global Majority countries. It is designed for organisations seeking to experiment with AI and new technology to invest in the medium and long-term viability that ensures the freedom to do journalism independent of outside influence.

Selected media organisations will receive 8 months of up to $14,000 in funding alongside expert-led training and workshops, personalised advisory services, and access to networks and future sources of support. IPI will work directly with participants to co-create a roadmap for AI adoption that reflects changes in consumer markets and business opportunities and doubles down on security and credibility concerns.

The programme furthers IPI’s commitment to a thriving independent media ecosystem enabled by innovation and new technologies, while upholding human-made journalism as a guarantor of truth in the public interest.

How to apply

Apply by submitting this application form. Only applications in English received via this Jotform by February 4, 2026 [23:59, CEST] will be considered. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission.

If you’re not sure about your eligibility, contact innovation@ipi.media or sign up for their upcoming info session on January 15 at 14:00 CEST.

For more information, please visit this page.