Google launches Asia-Pacific innovation challenge offering up to $300,000 for publishers’ projects

November 22, 2018 9:20

Google has launched an Asia-Pacific innovation challenge funding as part of its News Initiative program offering funding of up to $300,000 for projects that inject new ideas into the media industry.

The launch comes as the Federal government’s Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund remains bogged down five months past its original launch date.

Google’s scheme is inviting proposals for projects designed to increase media revenues from groups across the Asia-Pacific, including Australia, with submissions being vetted by a panel of Googlers and other tech industry executives.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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