If you are a local publisher seeking how to monetize your news content and adapt your news products to changing consumer behavior, then apply for the international press institute’s local news accelerator programme.
The four-month programme will have organisations take practical steps towards investing in your local media business’ financial and editorial sustainability.
The programme offers personalized advisory services, tools, and guidance to help organisations reach audiences, grow into an engaged, responsive media brand, and have access to a community of local news practitioners.
The accelerator is designed to support local newsrooms getting started or pivoting their business.
What to expect
- One month of direct needs assessments to identify your pain points, problem statements, and map solutions.
- Intensive training focused on tools and skills that can be transferred to your newsroom
- One-on-one personalized advisory services that will benefit the needs of your newsroom
Eligibility
- Be a legally registered media organization from anywhere in the world.
- Have a clear focus on serving local audiences, with news tailored to the specific needs of the local community.
- Demonstrate a commitment to producing quality original journalism
- Media organisation must have a team of at least two individuals who are willing to commit to accelerator activities throughout the four months
- Your media should have a solid business case and understanding of your audience, backed up by audience or market research.
- Submit a proposal outlining a specific need and solution
How to Apply
Click here to apply before August 24, 2025
The International Press Institute's Local News Accelerator Programme is designed for local publishers looking to monetize their news content and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.
This four-month program aims to enhance the financial and editorial sustainability of local media businesses through personalized advisory services, tools, and community support.
Participants will benefit from a month of needs assessments, intensive training on newsroom tools and skills, and one-on-one advisory services.
Eligible participants must be legally registered media organizations from around the world, focused on local audiences, producing quality original journalism, and demonstrate a clear understanding of their audience and business case.
Teams must consist of at least two individuals committed to the program's activities. Applicants must submit a proposal detailing specific needs and solutions. The application deadline is August 24, 2025.
Interested publishers can apply through the provided link.
