Join ICFJ’s Disarming Disinformation’s Solutions Challenge 2024

The International Center for Journalists is seeking experienced professionals to submit ideas, concepts or vision statements that answer this question: How can news publishers leverage new technologies and novel approaches to more effectively reach target audiences, particularly those most vulnerable to disinformation, with quality news and information?

Mission

Develop cutting-edge solutions to help news publishers reach audiences vulnerable to disinformation using the latest technologies and innovative approaches.

Journey

• Online Application: Submit your visionary idea.
• Virtual Workshops: Refine your concept with expert guidance.
• Solutions Sprint: Join us in Istanbul for an intensive, four-day sprint. During the sprint, participants will work with expert mentors to develop their idea through ideation, design, prototyping and testing into a viable product/service for news publishers.
• Product Development: Selected ideas will receive grant funding of up to $20,000 and expert mentorship to transform their prototype into reality.

Who They’re Looking For?

• Media professionals
• Technologists
• Software developers
• Engineers
• Artists
• Lawyers
• SEO experts
• Educators
• Anthropologists
• and more!

Why Participate?

• Turn your innovative idea into a working prototype.
• Win grant funding to develop your solution.
• Collaborate with global experts and like-minded innovators.
• Make a real impact in the fight against disinformation.
• Please note: They are not looking for fact-checking initiatives or training programs that help people identify disinformation; tutorials of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Pinpoint etc.; nor investigative story ideas.

Eligibility Criteria

• These eligibility criteria ensure that participants selected for the sprint meet the necessary qualifications, exhibit a passion for innovation and demonstrate a commitment to tackle disinformation. In addition you must have the following:
  • Citizenship/Residency: Applicants can be a citizen and resident of any country in the world, but must have a valid passport (with at least six months validity) to participate in the in-person sprint from Dec. 9-12, 2024.
  • Availability: Participation in seven online workshop sessions between Nov. 7 and Dec. 3, full participation in the three-day sprint event from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, 2024, and any virtual engagements or preparations leading up to the event.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficient in English, as this will be the primary language used during the Solutions Challenge.
  • Team: You can apply as an individual or a team. If applying as a team, only one member needs to fill out the application. You can have up to five primary team members.

For more information, visit International Center for Journalists.