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.
Currently open to applications
Amplify Kenya
Our innovation and capacity building program for independent media in Kenya.
Currently open to applications
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.
Amplify Southern Africa
Our innovative business capacity building and financial sustainability program for independent media based Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and South Africa.
MDIF Ventures
Our equity investment opportunity open to impactful early-stage media companies.
European Press Prize
A prestigious annual award that recognizes and celebrates excellence in journalism across Europe, co-founded by MDIF.
Concluded programs:
- Amplify Asia [2022-2026]
- Amplify Europe [2023-2025]
- Amplify South Africa [2024-2026]
- Nigeria Media Innovation Program [2022-2025]
Interested in helping to fund initiatives like these?
You can direct your support to targeted programs that build investment-ready media of the future.