Imagine if an article would adapt itself based on your preferences. Don't have a lot of time for some in-depth reading? Prefer to directly see the headlines? In today's information overload, we are exploring the technological possibilities to better personalise news, not only in terms of content, but also as a format. In the NewsTAPAS project, we are therefore exploring how we can better inform end users by adapting the presentation of a news article to their preferences and context.

Wondering how citizens can bring the stories of a city to life? With an abundance of data and information sources available in a city, there are many possibilities to tell stories. In the ESSENCE project, we developed new technologies to physically integrate stories to engage citizens in their urban challenges and those of society by extent. After two years, the project has ended and we look back on the results and insights.

The STADIEM project is working on a piloting and acceleration programme to bring together start-ups, scale-ups, investors and media organisations, and foster the development of Next Generation Media solutions. Within the European H2020 project, participating start-ups have access to, among other things, regional and local knowledge (including market and consumer specifics), available financing and scaling opportunities, as well as venture capital and corporate networks.

Over the past year, EDUbox has gained its place in the educational landscape as a medium that introduces young people to a particular societal theme. Each EDUbox is created in cooperation with partners who deploy their expertise around a particular theme. The creation and growth of the concept itself is also a story of collaboration, both with external partners and with various VRT colleagues.

The MediaMotorEurope (MME) mentoring programme, supported by Startup Europe, is looking for high-potential European deeptech innovators who can target today’s most relevant media industry challenges. European startups and scaleups are invited to apply for MME second open call on F6S until 30 October 2020 at 17h00 CET!

This summer, VRT Innovation experimented with a physical test setup in order to tell stories that closely relate to the lives of every citizen in an innovative and efficient way. At the studio of Radio 2 in Antwerp, you can find screens with new and local stories, based on images sent by local residents.

Looking for the next deeptech solutions in the media sector to strengthen your business? The MediaMotorEurope (MME) programme connects media organisations with innovative startups/scaleups to collaborate on media solutions. As a media organisation, you will be able to define your challenges with the support of the MME team and spot real and relevant collaboration opportunities with promising startups.

In June, the final pilot on news personalisation within the European innovation project CPN (Content Personalisation Network) was successfully finalised. With the pilot study of VRT MYNWS, a new app, we aimed to personalise news in a transparant way and examine how recommenders could keep users better informed.

Are you a deeptech innovator with solutions for the media and creative industries? Apply now for MediaMotorEurope!

Het onderzoeksproject Content4All heeft de prestigieuze NAB Technology Innovation Award ontvangen! Dit project wordt gefinancierd door het onderzoeks- en innovatieprogramma Horizon 2020 van de Europese Unie.