Google on Wednesday announced the first set of news startups that will form the first cohort of its Google News Initiative Startups Lab.
The GNI Startups Lab is a 16-week catalyst programme that aims to help the next generation independent Indian news startups achieve financial and operational sustainability.
The programme is a collaboration between GNI, global innovation lab Echos, and DIGIPUB News India Foundation.
“Today, we are pleased to announce the ten startups that will form the first cohort of the GNI Startups Lab. Chosen out of over 70 applicants from across India, the ten news startups cover an array