Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge 2025

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About Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge

JournalismAI Innovation Challenge supports small and medium-sized news publishers in experimenting with artificial intelligence to enhance business strategies and audience engagement. The initiative focuses exclusively on AI-driven tools for organizational growth, not on reporting, storytelling, or fact-checking technologies.

• Sponsor Organisation: Google News Initiative

Benefits of Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge

• Grants Available:

  • 8 projects × US $50,000

  • 4 projects × US $100,000

• Purpose: Support early-stage and advanced AI applications for business and audience insights.

• Duration: 9 months

Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge Requirements

• Eligible Organizations:

  • Small and medium-sized news publishers (10–200 staff)

  • Must have been fully operational with active content for at least 12 months

  • Must have a verifiable digital presence (e.g., website)

  • Must already be exploring AI technologies

• Ineligible Organizations:

  • Government-owned or politically affiliated entities

  • Publishers previously funded in the first JournalismAI Innovation Challenge

  • Organizations not primarily focused on news

Application Date and Process

• Apply by submitting the application through the Google form below.
• Once the application is submitted, it can no longer be edited.
• Only applications in English that are received via the Google form by the deadline will be considered. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission.

Application Deadline

03 December, 2025

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