In the digital age, news consumers experience increasing difficulty in distinguishing genuine from false information[…]
an academia-industry alliance to foster media innovation
What we do
Research projects
We support the transformation of the media sector through scientific research.
Partnerships
We are open to new members and eager to collaborate with like-minded institutions.
Featured projects
Media Observatory Initiative
Scientific Expertise and Media Discourse
Now more than ever, the ability of journalists to quickly contextualize information and find experts[…]
Fake News, Audiences and Journalism
This project wants to highlight how young audiences in French-speaking Switzerland (18-25 years old) are[…]
About us
Our Initiative brings together academic, public and private partners who have joined forces to support and develop innovation in the media and IT sector. Our aim is to initiate research projects with affiliated universities and in partnership with our media members, and to engage with a wider community involving researchers, media professionals and investors.
Our members
Founding members
Affiliate members
Membership program
Our joint research projects and activities are funded by the annual contributions of our members.
| Ordinary members | Affiliate members | Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual contribution (min. 2 years) | Fixed fee | Flexible fee | n/a |
| Membership status | Full (with practically the same rights as the founding members) | Affiliate (only gives access to a selection of joint projects) | n/a |
| May Influence the development of the Initiative | Yes | No | No |
We are open to all private and public organizations, in Switzerland or abroad, who wish to join and are active in the relevant fields.
EPFL Media Center
The Media Center is an interinstitutional and interdisciplinary center, which is hosted by EPFL and serves as the operational arm of our Initiative. It is an interface between academic institutions and media companies.
Mounir Krichane
Director