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Targeted initiatives that support the future of media

Helping media grow toward investment readiness

Drawing on our 30 years of experience, we support our investment mission by launching or partnering in a wide range of targeted initiatives. Programs are centred on specific issues or geography, and all are built on the twin principles of public-interest mission and media viability.

Many of our programs follow the Amplify model—targeted, localised support for early-stage independent media in challenging environments with potential for MDIF investment. Amplify helps early-stage ventures test new business models, overcome growth barriers and move toward investment readiness. Selected participants receive tailored strategic support, including coaching, expert consulting and, where appropriate, financing.

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Amplify Asia

Our innovative business capacity building and financial sustainability program for independent media based in selected countries in Southeast and South Asia.

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Currently open

Amplify Kenya

Our innovation and capacity building program for independent media in Kenya.

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Amplify Europe

Our business capacity support program for independent media from selected countries in Europe.

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Amplify South Africa

Our business capacity support program for independent media from South Africa.

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MDIF Ventures

Our equity investment opportunity open to impactful early-stage media companies.

Currently open

MDIF Western Balkans Fund

MDIF Western Balkans Fund provides investment and advisory services to foster media growth in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

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Nigeria Media Innovation Program

Our business capacity support program for independent media in Nigeria.

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European Press Prize

A prestigious annual award that recognizes and celebrates excellence in journalism across Europe, co-founded by MDIF.

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Interested in helping to fund initiatives like these?

You can direct your support to targeted programs that build investment-ready media of the future.