Jamlab 2023 Accelerator Programme for Journalism & Media Innovators

Jamlab 2023 Accelerator Programme for Journalism & Media Innovators

When

May 19, 2023    
12:00 am

Event Type

The Jamlab Accelerator Programme (JAP) in sub-Saharan Africa is a six-month hothouse for journalism and media innovators. The programme offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your initiative, providing you with the tools, facilities, contacts, and support necessary to convert your ideas and ambitions into a commercially viable venture or product.

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Twenty-nine (29) teams have taken part in six iterations of the programme, with six of them succeeding in securing additional investment immediately after the programme. The programme will run from June to November 2023.

Eligibility Criteria

  • They are looking for committed and creative journalists and media makers who are passionate about fixing what isn’t working in sub-Saharan African media.
  • They are looking for startups that want to create innovative products or services to serve new audiences or bring new conversations or ideas to the public.
  • Applications are welcome from ALL countries across Africa.
SEE ALSO: European Commission 2023 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize for Journalists

Benefits of Jamlab Accelerator Programme

The six teams selected will receive the following:

  • Virtual mentorship and coaching from experienced media, startup and tech experts and entrepreneurs.
  • Free places on a three-month Media Entrepreneurship course offered by Wits Centre for Journalism.
  • Access to a technical support development team.
  • Opportunities to pitch to potential investors, funders, and various stakeholders with an MVP (minimum viable product).
  • Access to a network which includes, but is not limited to, Programme Alumni.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Jamlab on to apply

SEE ALSO: RNTC Media & Journalism Scholarships 2023

You will be asked to write a short pitch setting out your idea for a new journalism start-up or describing your existing venture, and your ideas for growing and developing it further. Include in this pitch why and how your venture is innovating in the space. You will also be asked to provide short resumes of your key team, including a line on each person’s role in the venture.

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