The SMART Media Accelerator Program by DW Akademie has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 edition to support quality journalism and media innovation in Tunisia. The initiative offers two tailored tracks, MEDIA LOVES TECH and MEDIA PARCOURS, to help new media projects and established outlets grow smarter and more sustainable. The deadline for registration is April 30, 2025.
MEDIA LOVES TECH
MEDIA LOVES TECH is for aspiring media entrepreneurs in Tunisia, and applications are also welcome from Algeria and Morocco for those with innovative ideas in journalism or media tech. The program runs online from June to August, offering an intensive incubation experience.
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Participants will explore their ideas’ feasibility and market readiness through expert-led courses, coaching, and feedback from journalism, design, and tech professionals. Whether you’re working on a startup or developing a new digital product for media, this program helps you shape it into a viable solution.
MEDIA PARCOURS
MEDIA PARCOURS is a 6- to 9-month acceleration program for independent, private, or associative media already operating in Tunisia. The goal is to help newsrooms optimise workflows, improve operations, and adopt smart strategies for long-term impact.
Each media outlet receives personalised support from capacity building and expert guidance to organisational development and partnership opportunities. The path is co-designed with each team based on their unique needs and growth goals.
How to apply
There’s just one application form for both programs. Based on your submission, you’ll be directed to the right track—either MEDIA LOVES TECH or MEDIA PARCOURS.
Beyond mentorship and training, participants in both programs become eligible for financial support to produce impactful content, thanks to funding from the European Union and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
So whether you’re a creator with a bold idea or part of an established newsroom seeking to scale, the SMART Media Accelerator is your chance to transform your media journey.