International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator 2025 for newsrooms worldwide.
Applications are now open for the 2025 International Press Institute (IPI) Local News Accelerator. IPI launches the call for Local News Accelerator to support digital innovation in local news around the world for medium and long-term viability. IPI’s Local News Accelerator is a four-month programme where you and your organization will take practical steps towards investing in your local media business’ financial and editorial sustainability. The programme, already in its third edition, offers personalized advisory services, tools and guidance to help you reach audiences, grow into an engaged, responsive media brand and have access to a community of local news practitioners. Eligibility You should be a legally registered media organization from anywhere in the world. Demonstrate a clear focus on serving local audiences, with news tailored to the specific needs of the local community. Your organization should demonstrate a commitment to producing quality original journalism, a...