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International Press Institute (IPI) is currently accepting applications for its Global AI Accelerator for Media 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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 organizations 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.
Grant funding (up to $14,000).
Expert-led training on problem-solving, audience research, product management, and digital business models.
Personalized advisory services with flexible, on-demand industry experts.
Group coaching sessions and peer collaboration.
Access to e-learning modules, workshops, and monthly “Ask-Me-Anything” sessions with industry leaders.
Networking with current cohort, alumni, and media innovators.
Independent newsrooms (3–50 staff) from Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East.
Must have been operational for at least 3 years with a verifiable online presence.
Already experimenting with or investigating AI technologies.
Must present a clear challenge/pain-point backed by user research.
Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and participation in a final design review.
Must show openness to AI experimentation, audience data use, and building a newsroom culture that critically engages with AI.
Apply for IPI Global AI Accelerator for Media
