{"id":79566,"date":"2021-08-23T14:25:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T14:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plopandrei.com\/?p=79566"},"modified":"2021-08-23T14:25:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T14:25:49","slug":"google-news-initiative-gni-startups-lab-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvnextjob.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/23\/google-news-initiative-gni-startups-lab-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Google News Initiative (GNI) Startups Lab Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-iDzMaA58B OF zF tatsu-section-offset oB DD DE FF\">\n<div class=\"RF zF zB JD KE KF\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-section-pad-inner\">\n<div class=\"SF\">\n<div class=\"jF be-preview zF tatsu-B-fDc8g7ui dF ZF bF\">\n<div class=\"YF xF l WC WD WE\">\n<div class=\"aF\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"fF XG zF tatsu-column-no-bg hF tatsu-NDSwzomkyE nF iB yC aC yD aD WE cE\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-column-inner gradientClass\">\n<div class=\"gF\">\n<div class=\"qF eB vC vD xE\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-zaItGSf7j h2 UG tatsu-title-wrap-h2 i RC SD UE\">\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79567\" src=\"http:\/\/plopandrei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/google-news-initiative-mea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"365\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"tatsu-title VG B C F H J M f m V\">GNI Startups Lab Europe is here.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-XhhUK3Igsh tatsu-module AG y cC cD eE\">\n<div class=\"rF tatsu-align-left NF i m\">\n<p>Created in partnership between the Google News Initiative (GNI), German media innovation hub Media Lab Bayern, and the European Journalism Centre (EJC), the GNI Startups Lab Europe supports high-quality reporting for local communities, single-topic audiences and\/or previously underserved communities.<\/p>\n<p>Are you an early stage news organisation creating original digital content?<\/p>\n<p>GNI, Media Lab and the EJC have built a\u00a0<strong>six-month programme<\/strong>\u00a0specifically tailored to the needs of content startups in Europe. You will benefit from Media Lab\u2019s experience in supporting media startups and from EJC\u2019s extensive European network and active community: there will be\u00a0<strong>workshops<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>coaching<\/strong>\u00a0and high-profile\u00a0<strong>networking opportunities<\/strong>. Additionally, as a participant you will get access to up to \u20ac 25,000 in grants for running revenue-generating experiments, should you need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-oeQv73NUJ tatsu-module AG y cC cD eE\">\n<div class=\"rF tatsu-align-left NF i m\">\n<p>Applications for the 2021 GNI Startups Lab Europe are now open. If you are an existing news founder or part of an early-stage digital news organisation, then we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module CG tatsu-_t_FF1_PRk XG none j B D I P SC TD VE\">\n<div class=\"EG EB HC JC gC gD iE\">\n<div><span class=\"FG IC\" data-text=\"Apply here\"><span class=\"default d NC OD QE\">APPLY HERE<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"oF\">\n<div class=\"pF\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"QF\">\n<div class=\"PF\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"TF tatsu-section-overlay AB dC dD fE\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-nroQLP-l2N OF zF tatsu-parallax tatsu-section-offset cB tB tC FD tD FE vE HF tatsu-parallaxed\">\n<div class=\"RF zF LB jC jD mE\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-section-pad-inner\">\n<div class=\"SF\">\n<div class=\"jF be-preview zF tatsu-A0CVTHPXe- cF ZF bF eF\">\n<div class=\"YF xF l WC WD WE\">\n<div class=\"aF\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"fF XG zF tatsu-column-no-bg hF tatsu-iLtj23v3w3 kF m aC VC aD WD cE WE\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-column-inner gradientClass\">\n<div class=\"gF\">\n<div class=\"qF SB oC oD rE\">\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-HR5A8UDmiz h3 UG tatsu-title-wrap-h3 j FC\">\n<h3 class=\"tatsu-title WG B C F H J O e m v W\">NEWS &amp; PROGRAMME UPDATES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-JV8Z216RWVG tatsu-module AG XG jB zC zD BF\">\n<div class=\"rF BG NF e i m\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>28 July, 2021: We are live! Read all about the programme and the ideas behind it in\u00a0<span class=\"SG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/outreach-initiatives\/google-news-initiative\/helping-digital-news-outlets-serve-local-communities\">our blogpost<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3 August, 2021 &#8211; 5pm CEST: First Q&amp;A-Call. Have any questions about Google Startups Lab Europe?\u00a0<span class=\"\"><span class=\"SG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_mCGLZjYjT2iL5AQkOp2zuA\">Ask them here!<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>20 September, 2021 &#8211; 11:59pm CEST: Application Deadline<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-y_kWpON8b2E h2 UG tatsu-title-wrap-h2 j XB\">\n<h2 class=\"tatsu-title VG B C F H J M m v V\">GNI STARTUPS LAB<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-7hX9wgXzx9E tatsu-module AG XG lB BD BE DF\">\n<div class=\"rF BG NF j m u IB BC LF\">\n<p>The GNI Startups Lab Europe aims to help journalistic startups better understand their audiences, create higher quality content (text, audio and\/or video) and navigate the pitfalls of monetisation. At the end of the programme, you will have improved your capabilities to sustainably provide your audience with high quality journalism.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-1\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active ui-state-hover ui-state-focus\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-2\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">How much does the programme cost?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-2\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-1\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>The Google News Initiative will cover all programme costs, meaning the Lab is completely free of charge for all participants. We do not charge a fee or take any equity. All you need to contribute is your time and energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-3\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-4\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">Who\u2019s the programme for?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-4\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-3\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>The programme is for founders and teams producing journalistic digital content who want to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and grow a digital news business<\/li>\n<li>Explore a major strategic opportunity, which can help you become more sustainable. Sustainability in the context of this programme is defined as the union of journalistic impact, operational resilience and financial health<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re committed to public-service reporting with communities, not on communities<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re committed to making your business idea financially sustainable as quickly as possible<\/li>\n<li>You or your team are able to commit at least eight hours per week for six months to meeting coaches and trainers, as well as completing remote coursework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are especially interested in entrepreneurs who want to serve communities that don\u2019t often see themselves or their stories reflected in their local news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-5\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-6\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">Which startups are eligible?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-6\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-5\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>Please consider applying if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are based in one of the following\u00a0 European countries:\u00a0<strong>Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Are independently owned and operated<\/li>\n<li>Produce original content that is primarily available on a digital platform(s)<\/li>\n<li>Have been operating for at least six months<\/li>\n<li>Earn less than $ 500,000 per year in gross revenue<\/li>\n<li>Can demonstrate some successes on the path to sustainability. Examples include increased site visits, a growing membership program or increased earned revenue.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on one or more of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Public interest journalism<\/li>\n<li>Closing an information gap<\/li>\n<li>Serving a geographic-bound or single subject community<\/li>\n<li>Serving an underserved community<\/li>\n<li>Exploring new ways to deliver and\/or monetise information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-7\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-8\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">How many participants will there be?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-8\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-7\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>The programme will give ten teams from across Europeat the opportunity to participate.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-13\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active ui-state-hover ui-state-focus\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-14\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">Which language will the programme use?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-14\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-13\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>All workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions will be held in English.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-15\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-16\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">How much time will I need to invest?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-16\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-15\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>You or your team should be able to commit at least eight hours per week for the duration of the six months programme to meet with coaches and trainers, complete remote-live and asynchronous coursework and drive your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-17\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-18\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">How do I apply?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-18\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-17\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>All applicants are required to fill out our application form, answer all questions and upload a pitch deck in English. You can find the application form\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/KbiuYMqB2J8SYMPh9\">here<\/a>. 20 applicants will be selected to participate in our Trial Run workshop, at the end of which ten teams will be chosen to be part of the programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-19\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-20\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">Does applying for the GNI Startups Lab preclude me from applying for other GNI-related programmes or funding?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-20\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-19\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>No, it doesn\u2019t. You should apply to whatever opportunities are best suited for you at this moment \u2013\u2013 applying to multiple ones will not help or hurt your chances of being selected. We do, however, ask you to disclose existing sources of funding during the application process.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-21\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-22\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">What if I\u2019m not ready to apply for the programme right now? Will there be future opportunities to work with GNI Startups Lab Europe?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-22\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-21\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>We can\u2019t guarantee that yet, since this is a pilot. \u00a0Each of the partners organising GNI Startups Lab Europe are experienced players in the support of startups, and each is committed to offering more iterations of the GNI Startups Lab or similar programmes, should the opportunity arise.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-23\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active ui-state-hover ui-state-focus\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-24\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">If I already submitted my application, but then need to update my submission, how do I submit an updated application?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-24\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-23\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>You will be able to edit your submission until the end of the application period on 20 September, 2021.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"ui-id-25\" class=\"accordion-head B D G H J Q ui-accordion-header ui-corner-top ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active ui-state-active\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"ui-id-26\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"\">I have more questions! Who can I talk to?<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"ui-id-26\" class=\"accordion-content ui-accordion-content ui-corner-bottom ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-25\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"TG\">\n<p>For all questions regarding the programme or the application process, please contact Media Lab Programme Manager Lena at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lena@media-lab.de\">lena@media-lab.de<\/a>. There will also be live Q&amp;A-Sessions regarding the application process ahead of the deadline. Check Media Lab Bayern\u2019s and EJC\u2019s social media for time &amp; date updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information please open this link<br \/>\nApply Here<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnistartupslab.com\/europe\">https:\/\/www.gnistartupslab.com\/europe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GNI Startups Lab Europe is here. Created in partnership between the Google News Initiative (GNI), German media innovation hub Media Lab Bayern, and the European Journalism Centre (EJC), the GNI Startups Lab Europe supports high-quality reporting for local communities, single-topic audiences and\/or previously underserved communities. 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