Thank you for applying to the 2026 Transition Accelerator!

We received over 100 applications from established European media organisations in 24 countries

Media Innovation Europe jury announcement

A group of European media leaders join IPI's Media Innovation Europe jury, appointed to select grantees

Pakistan: IPI and partners urge prime minister to act on deteriorating press freedom

Nine organisations write to Shehbaz Sharif over disappearances, criminal investigations, and new restrictions on media

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

Istorias Media builds a Trojan horse to tackle complex topics and connect generations through humour

Learn how Istorias Media created “Laissons Parler les Sages” - a theatrical talk show that educates, connects and tells stories through comedy

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

From loyal readers to sustainable growth: how Project Syndicate is rethinking audience engagement

Through the Transition Accelerator, Project Syndicate experimented with personalised reader journey to improve engagement, conversions and retention

European Correspondent prototypes a Pocket Paper, meant for evergreen journalism you want to reach for

Learn how European Correspondent prototyped a print product based on audience research and transparent design process

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

Learn how YouTube media project EU Made Simple grow their supporter base, revenue and reach

Building together at #MIFest26: Centring uniqueness and sharpening signals

Learn about the highlights of the 2026 Media Innovation Festival in Vienna

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

BIC on innovation under security risks and exile

A Belarusian investigative newsroom modernizes its internal operations while navigating security risks, limited monetization and the realities of exile

ZanTimes: Investigative outlet from Afghanistan fosters audience engagement for solidarity and sustainable journalism

ZanTimes shares the journey from a loss of funding to a reader-supported newsroom 

How Pismo is using audio storytelling to reach new audiences

Pismo team shares insights on building continuity, expanding distribution and marketing of their podcast with the help of IPI’s Transition Accelerator

Meet 15 media in IPI’s first Global AI Accelerator 2026 cohort

Meet 15 media outlets from the global majority seeking to experiment with AI and new technology to invest in the medium and long-term viability