NewsTech
Division
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The NewsTech Award will be presented to a startup supporting the productivity and sustainability of newsrooms by providing an essential service using artificial intelligence (AI) and/or other technology.
Division winners will receive a grant of up to $30,000 and are eligible for an additional $30,000 Grand Prize Award.
2024 NewsTech Division Finalists
AllSides strengthens our society with balanced news, media bias ratings,
diverse perspectives, and real conversation.
Datasketch is a social technology company harnessing the power of data to solve public issues.
Mapping Black California uses data-enhanced investigative reporting to
address systemic issues in Black communities.
News Games’ mission is to make the consumption of local news engaging and fun.
NewsWyze empowers publishers to build an LLM tailored to their specific
needs and own content.
Nota is a company offering assistive AI tools for the news industry.
Streamlining PR workflows with AI, making media relations seamless and more effective.
Social Fabric's unique best-in-class A.I. social curation takes news article URLs & rounds up perspectives.
Stylebot is a modern style guide that helps journalists save time without sacrificing quality.
Zette's AI-powered newsfeed curates articles and facilitates streamlined
sharing of paywalled content.
2024 Next Challenge Partners
Promotional Partners
2024 Competition Schedule
March 1 - March 25
Applications Accepted
March 26 - April 9
Round One Application Judging
April 11
Division Finalists Announced
April 11 - May 1
Mentorship & Training for Finalists
May 2 - May 17
Round Two Judging
May 2 - May 19
Public Voting Window
May 22
National Awards Celebration
