Media Innovation Europe launches its third edition

IPI-led initiative to foster innovation and experimentation in journalism continues to develop projects that help European media organisations become sustainable

WATIF’s formula for smarter journalism, stronger community and sustainable revenue

Learn how Spanish media WATIF uses audience data as a compass, events as anchors, and AI tools as a multiplier

From the Republics is scaling their reach and driving journalistic participation in Russia’s Indigenous territories

The team shared the learnings from the Incubator centering trust and co-creation as unique selling points

Audience-first fashion: How Novaya Gazeta Europe tailor-made their first-ever online merchandise shop

Lessons from launching first-ever online merchandise shop from independent media outlet in exile

Tools for growth and resilience: How MOST’s team laid the foundations for a new independent media outlet in Transnistrian region of Moldova

Learn how MOST increased their reach and turned their strong journalistic expertise on Transnistria into a new product

Council Notes: Okraj’s impactful journey from a newsletter to a paying community and beyond

Czech media Okraj serving Moravian-Silesian communities shares an inspiring story of local growth and impact

Livestreams and Loyalty: How EU Made Simple strengthened their donor base and boosted audience connection

YouTube media project EU Made Simple growth their supporter base, revenue and reach

FACTA’s blueprint for collaborative science journalism products

Learn how an Italian startup media found its audience, co-designed with scientists and launched a niche newsletter product, Paludi

Catalyzing reconstruction: How Business.Zaporizhzhia grew into a fully fledged media outlet supporting local businesses

Ukraine’s Business. Zaporizhzhia launches a new site, invests into systematic video strategy and grows their community

Turan Tales finds new lens on Central Asia with immersive audio documentaries

Learn how Turan Tales podcast builds new narratives on the underrepresented region

Forbes Bulgaria’s video leap: From TV visibility to building a YouTube strategy

Case study about Forbes Bulgaria mentorship process within the Business Innovation Synergizer

What Krytyka Polityczna learned by rebuilding its digital infrastructure during a funding freeze

Case study about Krytyka Polityczna mentorship process within the Business Innovation Synergizer

How KosovaPress made AI actually work for their newsroom

Case study about KosovaPress mentorship process within the Business Innovation Synergizer

Deník Alarm: How a community-first crowdfunding platform and video strategy strengthened media independence

Czech Republic's Deník Alarm explores their mentorship experience through the Business Innovation Synergizer

The habit engine hidden in puzzles: How Večer celebrated their 80th birthday by launching games

Case study about Slovenia's Večer mentorship process conducted as a part of the Business Innovation Synergizer

Notes from Berlin: Is AI breaking journalism and what is the roadmap for industry’s future

Takeaways from IPI's visit to the DW Akademie event charting a path forward for journalism in the age of AI

How digital transformation was killing me softly (and why it was worth it)

How Chris Dalby validated two sports journalism products—and learned when less is more

A mentoring case study on audience validation, revenue models, and strategic focus in sports journalism

To give up or reframe: What unconfirmed hypotheses teach us about validation

How unexpected results, failed assumptions, and market signals shape better products and smarter decisions

From passion project to paywall: Coaching a Newsletter into a business

How Romanian journalist Ioana Epure pivoted her expat-focused newsletter in Greece with the help of the Validation Booster programme