iMEdD
Description
iMEdD, the Incubator for Media Education and Development, is a non-profit organization. It was founded in 2018 with the exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. It supports journalists, students and media professionals by acting as an incubator. It provides the tools, training and opportunities needed to enhance transparency and credibility in journalistic work.
It is committed to advancing quality journalism. It fosters a community of journalists by promoting collaboration, encouraging synergies among them, and supporting innovative projects that reshape media practices. Its activities include an Incubator program for journalistic projects, co-productions, and the creation of its own original journalistic content.
iMEdD also organizes events and workshops that train members of the journalistic community in the latest tools and practices. These draw on experts from various fields within journalism. It is based in Athens, Greece.
Latest news
The most meaningful encounters are those that give rise to new questions
A note from Anna Kynthia Bousdoukou, iMEdD Co-Founder and Non-Executive Head of Steering Committee, SNF Dialogues Initiative Executive Director regarding SNF Nostos 2026.
19 Jun 2026
Be an intern at iMEdD – Applications open until July 15
Applications are now open for two paid 4-month internship positions at iMEdD as part of the Fall–Winter 2026–27 cycle of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Internship Program.
16 Jun 2026
Journalism comes alive at SNF Nostos 2026: Discover iMEdD’s activities
Here is a look at what we have prepared and how you can get involved.
12 Jun 2026
The applicant pool reflects the breadth and complexity of today’s European media landscape, bringing together professionals working across different formats, regions, and reporting environments.
12 May 2026
Incubator 2026: Meet the journalists driving local stories forward
Following the completion of the open call for journalists working in the local press across Greece, we are pleased to announce the selected participants for this year’s Incubator cycle.
21 Apr 2026
European Journalist Retreat on Trauma, Resilience and Ethical Reporting
Sixteen journalists will participate in a collaborative, confidential environment where they can share experiences, discuss ethical challenges, and learn from one another.
6 Apr 2026
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