Innovation Challenge for Africa
International Center for Journalists
- Date Awarded
- 07/01/12
- Amount
- $100,000
- Grant Period
- 07/01/12 to 10/31/13
- Focus Area
- Journalism & Media Innovation
Project Links
Grantee Contact
- Jerri Eddings
- Washington, DC
- www.icfj.org
Featured Media
To establish Africa's first continental innovation challenge focused on digital and data-driven media experimentation
Winners will receive cash grants ranging from $12,500 to $100,000, as well as additional technology and business development support. They will also have access to a dedicated AMI CivicTech code lab, for technical advice, start-up support and one-on-one mentoring from the world’s top media experts.
Project Team
News & Updates
Get Updates on Innovation Challenge for AfricaGrantee Updates
-
ICFJ: If you’re in LA, check out photographer (and ICFJ supporter) David Hume Kennerly’s work @AnnenbergSpace! http://t.co/FBiBGzLz97
-
ICFJ: Would you use Churnalism, a journalism accountability tool that tracks similarities between articles? http://t.co/dIxFrJDcgz
-
ICFJ: We're launching a brand new contest for the best reporting on infectious diseases! Details: http://t.co/rJVqU8YKeA #icfjhealth
-
ICFJ: We're thrilled to welcome 20 Int'l Reporting Fellows! Follow them as they report on social issues at #icfjglobal. http://t.co/MXlrjBRGPn
-
ICFJ: Last call for #vaccinestory contest entries! Deadline is 12 AM EST. Winners receive a cash prize and study tour. http://t.co/38jJEqz5Zo