We promote innovation in journalism by fostering new digital tools and strategies to enhance investigative reporting and audience engagement.

Projects

Local News Accelerator

Strengthen your impact locally

The Local News Accelerator supports digital innovation in local news around the world, assisting each media’s medium and long-term viability.

New Media Incubator

Build a sustainable foundation for your media

The New Media Incubator supports early-stage European media organizations in taking their news product to the next level by designing, launching and growing their organization.

Media Innovation Festival

Gathering of media pioneers

Taking place 23-25 October 2025, in Vienna at the IPI’s 75th anniversary World Congress #IPIWoCo25. Join us as we bring together a pioneering global digital-native media startup & innovation leaders.

Transition Accelerator

Grow your media, faster

The Transition Accelerator supports established digital or legacy media outlets in Europe seeking to grow and experiment with renewed investment in digital transformation of their journalism, editorial products, business model or revenues

Revenue Roadmap

A guidebook to diversifying revenue and media innovation

A tool for leaders in journalism to ideate, rethink and develop solutions to future-proof their media’s editorial strategy.

Local Journalism and Innovation Network

Shared vision for media’s future

Join the Network to learn new trends and meet other global media innovators and local news practitioners.