Innovation.
Media. Minds
in the Western Balkans Program

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Funded by the European Union, the Innovation. Media. Minds: Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans Program, is managed by the Goethe-Institut on behalf of the European Commission and in collaboration with its implementing partner DW Akademie.

Budget | Dates

3.3 million EUR
September 2023 – August 2026

About the project

Focusing on public service broadcasters, the Innovation. Media. Minds (IMM) Program aims to enhance content and engage audiences. Implemented from September 2023 to August 2026, the program has three objectives:

to elevate public service media content production
to foster an environment of creativity, innovation and regional cooperation
to ensure that public service media remain at the forefront of quality journalism

The three pillars of the IMM Program, support to public service media, support to journalists and financial support, are closely interconnected. These include:

Objectives and main components

What are we doing?

OPEN CALLS

Our grants offer opportunities for new project ideas, helping to address specific challenges and support impactful journalism. Discover the different types of grants available, how to apply, and how these funds have already contributed to meaningful change in the region.

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EVENTS

Our events serve as dynamic platforms for knowledge exchange, strategic discussions, and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders. Find out how our events contribute to quality journalism and strengthen the role of public service media in the Western Balkans.

SUCCESS STORIES

Behind every grant, event and initiative, there are stories of progress, collaboration and transformation. Explore the journeys of media professionals and public service broadcasters who are developing new formats, strengthening editorial practices and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways.

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Grants

Financial support plays a pivotal role by providing opportunities for co-financing newly developed project ideas, addressing specific needs and challenges faced by public service media (PSM) and media professionals in the Western Balkans.

Within the Program, the following types of grants are provided:

Estimated results

improved management skills, internal structures and workflows of PSB, and improved programming and public interest content,
improved skills and innovation techniques of media Professionals, with a focus on young journalists, multipliers and trainers, concerning quality journalism audience involvement and
engagement and expanded Cooperation and networking capacity of PSM.

Who we are

Get to know the people behind the project and discover how we are contributing to a lasting impact through innovative media solutions.

our work

Our Cooporation with our partner in Southeast Europe in pictures

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Kick-Off Meeting in Belgrade, November 2023
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Contacts

Georgia Trismpioti

Regional Team Leader EU Program “Innovation.Media.Minds"
Support to the Public Service Media in Western Balkans
Goethe-Institut Athen

Tel.: WhatsApp: +30 6971809031
Georgia.Trismpioti@goethe.de
Sofia Kleftaki

Regional Events and Advocacy Manager EU-funded Program "Innovation. Media. Minds:
Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans"
Goethe-Institut Athen

Tel.: WhatsApp: +306986082424
Sofia.Kleftaki@goethe.de

Partners