The International Press Institute announced today that they have selected 25 finalists from a total of over 300 candidates for the IPI News Innovation Contest. eReaders Group is proud to announce that eLinea is one of the 25 finalists!

The IPI News Innovation Contest is aimed at advancing the future of news by funding new ways to digitally inform communities in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Via these grants, International Press Institute (IPI) is supporting projects from profit or non-profit organizations and individuals that revolve around online news that advances press freedom, the development of more sustainable business models and the training of journalists.

The contest was initiated by Google Inc. with a grant of $2.7 million US dollars.