African Media Initiative Launches $1 Million News Innovation Competition

The African Media Initiative has announced a competition designed to promote digital experimentation and innovation that strengthens news organizations on the continent.

The African News Innovation Challenge will award seed grants ranging from $12,500 up to $100,000. In the first phase of the competition, African journalists and publishers will be asked to identify pressing issues facing their industry, followed by a call for applications in February 2012. Winners will be chosen through a competitive judging process, and projects will be showcased at international media gatherings.