ClosedCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Google News Initiative Innovation Challenges (Middle East, Turkey & Africa)

Google News Initiative

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Middle East, Turkey & Africa region incl. Nigeria
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

News publishers and organisations applying through the challenge for their region; Nigeria is among the eligible locations for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa challenge.

Applicant type
BusinessNonprofit/NGO
Business stage
Any
Location rule
Middle East, Turkey & Africa region incl. Nigeria
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaTechnology & innovationBusiness & entrepreneurship

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Programme has funded 200+ projects in 47 countries since 2018; amounts are set per call.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
All regional challenges show 'Not currently accepting applications'
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (newsinitiative.withgoogle.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at newsinitiative.withgoogle.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
newsinitiative.withgoogle.com
From the official page
“Middle East, Turkey & Africa Applications Not currently accepting applications. Application Closed”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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