an academia-industry alliance to foster media innovation
Mission
The IMI drives the future of media through open innovation and at the interface between technology and people
The IMI and its members have created an innovation support fund to finance joint academic research projects in the following media and IT-related fields.
Topics of interest
Building new business models to reach digital audiences
Fighting misinformation and restoring trust in the media
Harnessing data in a way that respects users' privacy
Leveraging technology for creative purposes
Enriching the cultural and social aspects of media
About the Initiative for Media Innovation
The IMI brings together academic, public and private partners who have joined forces to support and develop innovation in the media and IT sector. The aim of this alliance is to initiate research projects with partner universities, and to gather and interact with a wider community that involves researchers, media professionals and investors.
The IMI is open to all private and public organizations, in Switzerland or abroad, who wish to join and are active in the relevant fields.
Founding members
Membership program
The IMI relies on the contributions of its members to support collaborative research projects with partner universities.
| 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 the joint projects) | n/a |
| May Influence the development of the IMI | Yes | No | No |
The IMI is open to all private and public organizations, in Switzerland or abroad, who wish to join and are active in the relevant fields.
Media Center
The Media Center is an interinstitutional and interdisciplinary center, which is hosted by EPFL and serves as the operational arm of the IMI. It is an interface between academia and industry.
