Namip Innovation Challenge for Nigeria media

NAMIP Innovation Challenge for Nigeria Media Organizations

Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is a 3-year initiative working to increase capacity, generate sustainable and diverse revenue streams, and build audiences of independent media in Nigeria, particularly those reaching underserved communities. Launched in February 2022, it seeks to support the editorial independence of media organisations by strengthening their financial sustainability.

What is NAMIP?

Independent media in Nigeria, as in most of the developing world, is troubled by unsustainable business models and a reliance on grants, while audiences are deprived of a diverse range of trustworthy news and information sources. Many media are unable to establish new revenue streams and grow audiences that are critical for their future without the capacity and financial means to experiment and innovate with business models and new goods. Covid-19 has exacerbated the crisis and exacerbated the media’s problems.

Applications are open for the first NAMIP Innovation Challenge for Nigerian media. Winners will be awarded up to $50,000 for their project and join NAMIP’s three-year innovation and capacity building program.

The Innovation Challenge is seeking applications from media organisations that are building innovative news and information products that:

  • Explore opportunities to reach and connect with broader audiences through digital platforms and technologies; or
  • Develop new revenue generation opportunities or sustainable business models?

Successful candidates will receive up to $50,000 for their project, as well as a variety of capacity-building initiatives such as mentorship and training, as well as membership in NAMIP’s supporting community of like-minded organizations.

We encourage applications from existing independent media companies, non-profit media and new ventures who have projects that address one or more of the following focus areas:

Digital native products: New approaches to collecting news and information, and to reporting, storytelling and distribution, that embrace the possibilities of technology.

Reaching rural communities: Innovative approaches to reach that empower people outside of major urban areas and those generally underserved by existing news media.

Engaging people in official languages that are underserved: Attempts to engage and distribute content to communities in vernacular languages that are underserved.

Technology innovation for distribution: New media technology that distributes local news in a cost-effective and sustainable way.

New Revenue opportunities: Innovative solutions to revenue challenges that media companies face – how can we open up new revenue streams to make media organisations more sustainable and independent.

Transition to digital: Finding and implementing solutions, products or processes that assist legacy media to transform their businesses.

Who are we looking for?

  • You could be an existing independent media company, a non-profit or a new venture that is just kicking off.
  • We are looking for mission-driven companies and organisations passionate about trying new approaches to local news and information.
  • We encourage applicants who don’t have traditional journalism and media backgrounds, particularly from the areas of technology, design and business.

How to Apply

Application Deadline is 31st May 2022

Click here to apply

For more details visit NAMIP Innovation Challenge

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