CJID AI in Journalism Incubator 2.0

Deadline: Sep 14, 2025

other

fully funded

Nigeria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The CJID AI in Journalism Incubator 2.0 Program is now accepting applications! This initiative is designed to bring together technologists and media professionals to co-create AI-powered tools that address pressing challenges in journalism and media accountability across West Africa.

📝 Opportunity Details

Date Published: September 5, 2025
Application Deadline: September 14, 2025
Category:
- Entrepreneurs
- Fully Funded
- Grants
Opportunity Location: Nigeria
Sponsor Organisation: Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)

📖 About the Program

The Nigeria AI Collective and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) are pleased to announce the launch of the AI in Journalism Incubator – Second Cohort. This program is aimed at fostering collaboration between technologists and media professionals to develop innovative AI-powered tools for journalism and media accountability.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the CJID AI in Journalism Incubator 2.0 will receive:

A dedicated mentor for each team
Access to technical infrastructure and resources for product development
Product development support for each team
A seed grant to scale the product after the incubator
Opportunities to showcase solutions at the Media and Development Conference 2025

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The program is inviting applications from:

Technologists

AI/ML developers
Software engineers
Data scientists
UX/UI designers
Product developers

Journalists / Researchers / Media Professionals

Fact-checkers
Investigative journalists
Media researchers (to serve as subject matter experts within teams)

📅 Application Process

To apply, visit the official application portal:
Apply for CJID AI in Journalism Incubator 2.0

⏳ Application Deadline

The deadline to submit your application is September 14, 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for technologists and media professionals to collaborate and innovate in the field of journalism. Don't miss out—apply today!

Benefits

Dedicated mentor for each team
Technical Infrastructure and resources for product development
Product development support per team
Seed grant per team for scaling the product after the incubator
Opportunities to showcase solutions at the Media and Development Conference 2025.

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