Cohort 3 · Spring/Summer 2025

The SS'26 cohort.

Twelve weeks of funding, tech coaching, mentorship, and upfronts for independent publishers building sustainable businesses.

Weeks of programming

$10K

Direct funding per publisher

$15K

Strategic services per publisher

The publishers

Publisher One

Local news and civic coverage.

Publisher Two

Culture, music, and creator media.

Publisher Three

Business and entrepreneurship reporting.

Publisher Four

Audio and podcast networks.

Publisher Five

Lifestyle and wellness publishing.

Publisher Six

Video-first community storytelling.