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?? Don't miss out! The 2025 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism applications close soon! ?? Deadline: TONIGHT, March 18, 11:59 p.m. PT Three reasons to apply for the Next Challenge: 1. A total of $200,000 in cash prizes for media startups across three divisions. 2. One grand prize winner will receive a grant of up to $75,000. 3. Finalists get optional free training and the opportunity to work with industry mentors with expertise in media and business. ?? It takes under an hour to apply - don't miss your chance, apply now! https://lnkd.in/gQ433CGB

TOMORROW (March 18) is the deadline for the 2025 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! This year, the Next Challenge will award six cash prizes totaling $200,000 to media startups in three divisions. One grand prize winner will receive a grant of up to $75,000. It takes under an hour to apply online. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your media startup! The Next Challenge is supported by Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Media Impact Funders and aligned with Press Forward. Apply by 11:59 p.m. PT tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gFBn5Fun #NextChallengeMedia

There's only a few days left to apply for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! Apply for a chance to gain mentorship from industry experts, network with other startup founders, and propel your startup forward. Don't just take our word for it - check out what the Next Challenge meant to one of our 2023 finalists, Nick Toso, who is the CEO & Founder of Rolli. The Next Challenge is supported by Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Media Impact Funders and aligned with Press Forward and the application takes less than ONE HOUR to complete. Apply by March 18: https://lnkd.in/gFBn5Fun

Only a few days left to apply for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! This year we are offering a total of $200,000 in prizes to #media #startups across three divisions. The Future of Local Journalism Award, supported by?MacArthur Foundation, recognizes a #startup serving a specific local or regional geography, filling a gap in existing local news services. Ideal candidates for this award: - Reimagine traditional local news delivery, with concrete strategies for meaningful community participation - Define clear success metrics aligned with their mission, including specific targets for audience reach, engagement, revenue, and community impact - Provide a replicable model and set of best practices that can be applied in other communities Submit your application by March 18th! Learn more at:?https://lnkd.in/gGuxChv4

Seven days left to apply for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! The winner of the NewsTech Award will receive a grant of up to $50,000 and is eligible for an additional $25,000 Grand Prize. ?? The NewsTech Award, supported by?Knight Foundation, recognizes a #media #startup building digital tools to address the critical tech needs of journalists and local news organizations. Ideal candidates will: - Address a clearly defined technological gap in local newsrooms, with a detailed development roadmap and evidence of technical expertise to execute the solution - Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of local newsroom operations and workflows through direct research or experience - Detail a concrete plan for piloting the tool with partner newsrooms, gathering feedback, and driving adoption If your startup meets these criteria, submit your application by March 18th! Learn more at:?https://lnkd.in/gWV5_HGm

Time is running out to apply for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism! This year we are offering a total of $200,000 in prizes to #media #startups across three divisions. The Open-Source Intelligence Award, supported by the?McKnight Foundation,?recognizes a #startup that harnesses publicly accessible data to bolster local #journalism efforts. Ideal candidates for this award: - Practice transparency and trust-building by showing their work - Collaborate meaningfully with other journalistic partners to fill gaps - Investigate and expose truths in ways that lead to concrete outcomes If your startup meets these criteria, seize the opportunity and submit your application by March 18th! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gZq9yupA

Calling all #media and #journalism #startup founders! ?? Are you ready for the Next Challenge? ?? Apply today to win a share of $200,000 in grants. Whether you're a for-profit or nonprofit startup, this opportunity is for you. Hurry, initial applications take less than an hour and close on March 18th. Supported by Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, McKnight Foundation and Media Impact Funders, and aligned with Press Forward, the Next Challenge is a chance to propel your startup to new heights. Apply now and seize the opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gFBn5Fun #Innovation #Grants #Entrepreneurship #PressForward

Applications for The Next Challenge are OPEN! It takes under an hour to apply online. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your media startup! #NextChallengeMedia? Apply here by March 18: https://lnkd.in/eAFshpA9?

The 2025 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism officially launched today from the Knight Foundation Media Forum in Miami! The Next Challenge will award $200,000 in cash grants to innovative, early-stage startups reinventing media and journalism. Finalists get free training and the chance to work with mentors in media and business. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gFBn5Fun

It’s predicted that 95% of all vehicles on the road will be connected to the internet - also known as “connected cars” - by 2030. This means the options for in-car information and entertainment are exploding and, if your car is autonomous, will soon include watching streaming video while your car drives itself. This is why Glen Nelson Center recently made a Horizon Fund investment in LeadStory, a personalized news streaming platform optimized for connected cars and smart TVs that is already inking deals with major car manufacturers to provide local, national, and international news content directly to your car. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gcMQUxZA