Medieninnovationszentrum Babelsberg

The Medieninnovationszentrum Babelsberg (MIZ) is the central "House of Innovations" for media and journalism in Berlin and Brandenburg. As an institution of the Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb), the MIZ focuses on promoting innovations at the intersection of media and technology.

• Funding Programs: The MIZ offers comprehensive funding programs for students, graduates, start-ups, and experienced media professionals. These programs support the implementation of technically innovative ideas that make journalism and the media world future-proof. A prominent example is the Media Founders Program, which provides start-ups with financial support and comprehensive assistance from product development to establishment as a start-up[3][4].
• Events: The MIZ organizes regular events that bring together journalists, developers, innovation managers, and start-ups. These events serve as a platform for exchanging current challenges and solutions in the industry[2][4].
• Innovation Transfer: The MIZ connects project teams with the media industry and collaborates with strong partners in the region to implement innovations in newsrooms and media houses[1][2].

The main mission of the MIZ is to promote media diversity in the region. The center is committed to strengthening local journalism, improving information and news literacy, and combating disinformation. By promoting innovative solutions and exchanging ideas about the future of journalism, the MIZ aims to shape the media landscape for the future[1][2].

The MIZ is involved in various initiatives to promote sustainable media innovations:

• Cooperations: Through close collaboration with the MediaTech Hub Accelerator (MTH Accelerator) and other regional players, the MIZ creates a comprehensive funding landscape for start-ups and young founding teams. These cooperations enable the support of innovative business models and fully exploit the region's potential[3].