2. What?
• Seeks ideas for renewing distribution of
information and creating sustainable
business models for journalism.
• The best idea will be given a maximum
award of 250,000 euros with which to
implement the proposal.
• The idea can be a new way to publish
online, for example, or a new revenue
model for publishing content.
3. What is the criteria?
• The idea is groundbreaking and improves
the distribution of information.
• The idea must be first implemented in
Finland, either nationwide or in a local
community.
4. For example
• A new revenue model
• A new way to gather information
• A new way to publish content
• An new way to engage with the readers
5. It can be
• Digital or non-digital
• A stand-alone service
• Joint with already existing publications or
other services
6. Why?
• Communication and journalism need
developing to survive.
• Something new can be created only
through experiments.
• Anyone can have the best idea – that’s why
everyone can take part.
7. What’s in it for a
journalist?
• A riskless way to bring your idea to life.
• Receive money for concrete development
work.
• Do something that leaves a mark – shape
the future of journalism
8. What about these?
• Do I have to quit my job if I win the money? No.You
can engage in the Uutisraivaaja project on the side -
depending of course on the work load and your
employer.
• My idea requires less than 250 000 euros. Is there a
point in applying? Of course! If there are many good
ideas in the final run, the sum will be divided
between the best.
• I have never built anything. I just have a good idea. With
the reward money you can hire a team able to do
what you can’t.
9. Background
• Latest winner was Scoopinion, a news
aggregation Web app that curates news based
on what stories are read closely. Read more.
• Uutisraivaaja is based on the international media
innovation contest Knight News Challenge.
Read more.
