Startups Lab
Deadline: March 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
Apply to the Startups Lab, our 10 week program for
- Journalists, social entrepreneurs, or founders
- Have an idea for a news organization or news project, or have launched your organization or project less than 6 months ago
- Preferred: ideas or organizations serving or are planning to serve communities that don’t often see themselves or their stories reflected in local news sources
In the Startups Lab, you will:
- Directly work on your biggest challenges with Google and an industry expert
- Learn from other industry leaders facing similar problems
- Build lasting relationships with your cohort and Google
Program Dates: April 2023 to June 2023
The Startups Lab is ran in partnership with SembraMedia.
Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions, or email us at contactgni@google.com
Eligibility
You are welcome to apply if:
✓ You operate out of Argentina, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Uruguay, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela.
✓ You are producing or planning to produce original content, and is not a tool or platform for news
✓ You can attend all sessions and complete all assignments
Your idea or organization is focused on:
✓ Public interest journalism or filling an information gap
✓ Serving a geographically-bound, single-subject, or underserved community
✓ Exploring new ways to deliver and/or monetize information
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✓ You must be independently owned and operated
✓ You must not employ government officials or individuals that are also employed by government entities
✓ You must not be a Google employee or contractor
Apply now
Deadline: March 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
Program Dates: April 2023 to June 2023
FAQ
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Applicants that
- Meet all eligibility criteria and are fluent in Spanish
- Operate out of one of the eligible countries
- Have an idea for, or have launched an organization less than six months ago
- Are not government-owned entities or Google employees or contractorsThe Startups Lab is run in partnership with the SembraMedia.
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Participants will be selected by Google staff in partnership with SembraMedia.
We will review all applications and determine a cohort that can collaboratively work together and learn from each other to reach the Lab’s goals.
Google and SembraMedia may request additional information via email regarding your application.
Finalists will be invited to a 20-minute interview to share more about their idea or organization. Interview attendees should include anyone who would participate in the Lab.
All applicants will be notified of selection decisions via email. Selected publishers will need to sign a participation agreement with Google.
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Follow the link to apply and complete the application by March 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. You will be asked to provide relevant information and will need to accept Google's privacy policy. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
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The application form contains information required to process your application. Please allow 20-30 minutes to complete the application.
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Yes, we will review all eligible applications received.
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Email contactgni@google.com with any questions or for additional guidance.
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Google will process any personal data you provide in connection with this application in accordance with our privacy policy.
Applicants may request to update, delete, or receive a copy of their responses by contacting contactgni@google.com.
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You will receive an email from us within six weeks of the application deadline.