From 21–27 September 2025, young media professionals and freelancers working with Public Service Media in the Western Balkans are invited to join a dynamic, week-long innovation lab focused on shaping the future of journalism.
Participants will explore constructive journalism, collaborate in design sprints and hackathons, receive mentorship, and pitch their ideas for a chance to win up to €5,000 in seed funding
Apply by 17 June 2025
The Lab is part of the “Innovation. Media. Minds – Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans” program managed by the Goethe-Institut on behalf of the European Commission and in collaboration with DW Akademie.

Find out more & apply: https://akademie.dw.com/…/western-balkans…/a-72641092