When “For the Children of Veliko Tarnovo” entered the Validation Booster programme, it was already more than an idea. The platform existed, it had started working with advertisers, and its founder believed it was solving a real problem. What she did not yet know was whether the evidence supported that belief, or whether the project could become sustainable in the long term. Created to
Article Archive: August 2026
Applicants interested in the Media Innovation Europe 3.0 Validation Booster call can now consult a new FAQ document addressing practical questions raised during the programme’s information session. The Validation Booster call is currently open to journalists, media organisations, content creators, media initiatives and media technology developers seeking support to test and validate new ideas for the media sector. The application deadline is 2 September 2026 at 23:59
Media Innovation Europe 3.0 (MIE 3.0) has opened two funding calls this summer, aimed at different stages of the same journey — turning a media idea into a validated concept, and turning a validated concept into a sustainable business. Together, the calls form a pipeline for media professionals across Europe: the Validation Booster helps innovators test and refine new ideas, while the Business Innovation Synergizer (BIS) helps established
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