Organisation Name:
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Application Deadline:
3 December 2025
About Organisation
The JournalismAI initiative is run by Polis, the journalism think-tank at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
JournalismAI promotes responsible adoption of AI in newsrooms, building capacity, conducting research, and supporting experimentation with AI tools.
It is supported by the Google News Initiative, which provides funding, mentorship, and a global innovation network.
About the Grant
The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge is a nine-month programme for small and medium-sized news publishers to experiment with AI technologies.
Focus areas include misinformation detection, new storytelling formats (mobile, video, audio), and improving revenue or audience growth through AI.
Projects can be early-stage or completely new ideas; teams must develop a working prototype by the end of the programme.
The challenge will support up to 12 organisations in the 2025 cycle.
Applicants may request either US$ 50,000 or US$ 100,000.
Who can Apply?
Small and medium-sized news publishers.
Must have a digital presence and be operational for at least 12 months.
Should already be exploring AI technologies in their newsroom.
Not eligible: government-owned or politically affiliated publishers.
How to Apply?
Submit a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, innovation, budget, timeline, and expected impact.
Applications are reviewed by an independent committee based on innovation, feasibility, and long-term value.
Selected teams receive funding, mentorship, and peer-learning opportunities for nine months.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 3 December 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
