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Google Digital News Initiative Innovation

Supporting high-quality journalism in Europe through technology and innovation grants.

Amsterdam

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The Google Digital News Initiative (DNI) Innovation Fund is a European initiative by Google aimed at fostering high-quality journalism through technological advancements and innovation. Established with a €150 million fund, it provides grants to news organizations and startups across Europe. The fund's philosophy is to help journalism thrive in the digital age by supporting projects focused on battling misinformation, enhancing local storytelling, increasing digital revenues, and exploring new technologies. The grants are provided without requiring equity or the use of Google products, emphasizing innovation and impactful journalism.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
We issue grants to support projects at news organizations across Europe that aim to improve digital journalism. Our focus areas include combating misinformation, empowering local news, driving digital revenue growth, and pioneering new technologies. We seek bold ideas that can significantly contribute to the sustainability and quality of journalism in the digital era.
Ticket size
Up to €50,000 (prototypes), Up to €300,000 (medium), Up to €1M (large), Exceptions for collaborative projects
Sweet spot
European news organizations and startups with innovative projects in digital journalism, clearly defined goals, and potential for significant impact.
What they add
Grant funding, Support for innovation in journalism, No equity taken, No requirement to use Google products, Boost for digital revenues, Access to expertise via GNI Startups Playbook
Stages
Early-stage (prototypes) · Medium-sized projects · Large-scale projects
Geographic focus
Europe
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