LinkedIn, the US-based professional network operator owned by software producer Microsoft, has unveiled a $25m creator fund and a creator accelerator programme.
The programme, which will last 10 weeks, will welcome up to 100 US-based content creators to participate in a creator network, undergo coaching and receive a $15,000 grant each.
It will also provide opportunities to be featured on LinkedIn’s brand, marketing and editorial channels as well as access to LinkedIn tools.
Potential participants have until October 12, 2021 to apply, before an onboarding process in early December and the official launch of the programme in January next year.
LinkedIn is looking for creators from multiple industries that are covering a variety of topics and formats. The company is particularly interested in creators that demonstrate the ability or potential to build a community on online platforms.