Supported projects

AMSTERDAM - On the eve of the annual World Antibiotic Awareness Week, De sluipende pandemie (The Sneaking Pandemic) was published on November 12, 2025. This new book by Rinke van den Brink explores the rise of antibiotic resistance, the failures of healthcare systems, and the urgent need for global ...

KYIV - GRUNT is a civic organisation that runs an independent media outlet and campaigns for public accountability in Ukraine. With the help of this grant, the team is creating a new website to make the organisation more transparent, showcase its mission and team, and set up a platform for future ...

ZAPORIZHZHIA - This project involves the development of a dedicated fact-checking series designed to expose and counter Russian disinformation targeting residents of Zaporizhzhia. It will strengthen media literacy and lay the groundwork for a sustainable format that our team can use beyond the grant ...

SOFIA - The aim of our project is to create a time-efficient weekly news product in the form of a podcast and newsletter that allows users to interact with and customise their news consumption experience.

LISBOA - The main focus of our project is to improve the Shifter experience. To achieve this, we are focusing on two areas: accessibility and user experience. To this end, we are creating an audio format for some of our articles and designing a new experience for our supporters.

KYIV - The project analyses how international audiences engage with Ukrainian Witness's English-language content in order to understand their needs and preferences. By collecting and studying data from surveys and social media analytics, the project will inform an audience-driven, adaptive content ...

VILNIUS - Green Network is a Belarusian media outlet run by a team working in exile. The project will help the media outlet to understand audience expectations better and improve both content creation and delivery. The team hopes to grow the audience in this way and attract those who are not ...

BARCELONA - After ten years on the air, the goal is to turn their monthly podcast into a video podcast to reach a broader audience, particularly young people. This will enable them to bring international issues in a critical and in-depth manner to people who consume information through social media ...

KYIV - Rubryka is conducting an audience survey for its English-language version, with the aim of piloting a donation-based product for English-speaking audiences interested in constructive coverage of Ukraine. This initiative will help us to engage with Ukrainians abroad and our international ...

MISKOLC - The focus of our project is to set up a podcast studio. This will enable us to produce more episodes and significantly reduce content production costs. This development will contribute to the sustainability of our media outlet, as well as promoting access to high-quality information for ...

SLOVIANSK - Our project involves the development of an AI-powered tool to help frontline and displaced journalists quickly adapt their original content for use in various formats, such as video scripts, social media posts and newsletters. This innovation will significantly enhance our ability to ...

MYKOLAIV - The aim of this project is to strengthen the role of regional media as an important source of information. The project aims to adapt the work of a regional media outlet in extreme conditions by combining social media, print and online platforms.

BERLIN - FairPlanet's project is a research-led innovation sprint designed to refine its digital platform strategy, amplify diverse local journalism and explore sustainable revenue models. Based on participatory design and audience engagement, the project aims to create a more inclusive, resilient ...

BERLIN - One of the most pressing challenges in the German media landscape is the restricted discourse on Palestine and Israel. With its new Podcast project and Social Media outlet, Dis:orient aims to reshape the german media landscape regarding the discourse on Palestine.

GOSTIVAR - The project introduces automatic audio generation of daily news in Macedonian using (AI) artificial intelligence. It enhances accessibility for visually impaired and elderly audiences, while also modernizing the way people consume news. For our organization, this innovation expands reach ...

BUCHAREST - The project will A/B test short-form videos on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts to identify the most engaging formats and narratives. Insights on retention, engagement, reach, and follower growth will drive Context.ro’s data-driven content innovation and audience expansion 

RIGA - The aim of this project is to create a video series explaining how the collapse of the USSR, the 1990s reforms and post-Crimea sanctions shaped Russia’s current economy. Aimed at a younger audience, the series connects the past with the present in order to encourage critical thinking and ...

MARSEILLE - Zébuline is a weekly publication specialising in culture and arts in the south-east of France. The printed version is distributed via a press distribution network and costs €1, while online access to articles is completely free. We are looking for ways to encourage our online audience to ...

KYIV (Relocated) - Eastern Variant is developing its merchandise store as a tool for financial sustainability and deeper audience engagement. The project focuses on expanding the range of products, improving packaging, and conducting audience research with the aim of better aligning merchandise with ...

KYIV - The team will clone the voice of one of our top journalists and use the podcast platform and an audio widget on the website to deliver text-only publications to a wider audience. This will enable us to reach a new audience and test AI tools tailored for the Ukrainian language.