Born from a shared conviction that the prevailing narrative about the future is too often framed by crisis, decline, or inevitability, we believe a different story is not only possible, but already emerging—one grounded in community, innovation, cultural intelligence, and responsibility. Our work is about connecting these stories and making them visible, credible, and impactful.
We are dedicated to reshaping how the future is understood, discussed, and built— in Europe, and beyond.
Carried by a deep sense of hope and excitement and inspired by the remarkable innovations already within our reach, the opportunity now for us all is to get active in directing where Europe’s story goes next.
A federated European network of local communities that:
-Support innovators and storytellers
-Share practices and resources
-Act as co-creators and co-owners of the platform
This model is transparent and inclusive, builds long-term capacity and avoids extractive media dynamics.
Including:
-Europe Next Awards & TV Event: impact-focused and narrative-driven
-Annual Community Café for cross-sector dialogue
–Digital storytelling and citizen media
These formats translate innovation into human, accessible stories that will resonate with citizens and decision-makers alike.
A decentralised network of trained reporters embedded in:
-Innovation events
-Local ecosystems
-Community initiatives
This model prioritises credibility, proximity, and lived impact, while developing a new generation of innovation journalists through a structured training and micro-credential pathway.
First Cohort | Open Call
Europe is full of people building real solutions — in communities, innovation hubs, labs, and local ecosystems. Too often, these stories remain invisible. Embedded Impact Journalism places reporters directly within these worlds. as reporters focus on what works, why it works, and who it works for — making innovation human, relatable, and scalable.
This programme is designed for emerging and early-career journalists who: want to tell stories that contribute to a thriving, positive European future; are curious about innovation, systems change, and citizen-led solutions; and believe journalism can be both critical and constructive.
Building on a proven legacy
The Impact Journalism Programme builds on a communications and journalism initiative first developed within Innovators Magazine, one of Europe Next’s founding members.
One of the programme’s earliest participants, Carlotta de Toni , reflected:
“To this day, the best professional experience. It was brief, yet incredibly exciting and enriching. I’m honoured to have contributed to a journey rooted in care and empathy.”
That spirit continues here — expanded, decentralised, and rooted in Europe’s evolving innovation landscape.
The EUROPE-NEXT app will connect you with community, innovations and mission driven journalism.
