Uutisraivaaja

Innovation Contest ofthe Helsingin Sanomat

Foundation

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.

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.

• The applicant, or if a group applies, one of its members, must be at least 18 years old.

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

It can be

• Digital or non-digital

• A stand-alone service

• Joint with already existing publications or other services

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.

What’s in it for a student?

•An opportunity to build a real product, service or a concept based on for instance a school work. Bring theory into practice.

•Receive development money, create a network and make your idea known.

•Work in a cross scientific team during your studies.

What about these?• Can my idea be linked to my thesis or portfolio? By

all means. It can be based on your previous school work.

• Can developing the Uutisraivaaja idea be a summer job? Sure. If your idea gets through to the second round, you can use your summer in the development work.

• 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.

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.

Questions?

More information: www.uutisraivaaja.fi

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