The Concept of Innovation Journalism

David Nordfors, VINNOVA

"Innovation Journalism" is valid as a concept and can be used as a label for some emerging forms of journalism. But "Innovation Journalism" is not a recognized form of journalism today, and subsequently there exists no such community. A VINNOVA programme has been designed for willing "innovation journalists" to develop the concept and test the possibilities for a community and a discipline. The paper describes the concept of innovation journalism, the needs and opportunities for it in society and the program model.