What is CLIMB?
Creative Leaders Innovating for Market and Business Growth.
The CLIMB Programme (Creative Leaders Innovating for Market and Business Growth) is a dynamic two-year initiative designed to empower creative entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, embrace innovation, and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
Developed by CREW, the CLIMB Programme supports creative digital entrepreneurs through targeted training, personalised mentorship, and access to a vibrant digital community, enabling participants to transform creative ideas into sustainable, market-ready ventures.
Participants will gain the tools, insights, and networks required to lead with confidence, adapt to industry change, and capitalise on emerging opportunities in Ireland’s growing creative digital economy.
The Key Pillars of CLIMB
The CLIMB Programme combines six modular training blocks, a six-month structured mentorship programme, annual acceleration bootcamps, and access to CREW’s digital community.
Each element is designed to nurture creativity, build commercial acumen, and develop leadership capacity within the creative digital sector.
Who is CLIMB for?
The CLIMB Programme is ideal for:
- Creative entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses.
- Leaders in creative digital sectors aiming to build sustainable growth models.
- Innovators ready to integrate emerging technologies and expand into new markets.
CLIMB Mentorship
Mentorship Programme (6 Months)
Each participant will benefit from a tailored mentorship experience, combining individualised guidance with peer collaboration and expert feedback.
- Individual Mentorship (6 hours) – Work one-on-one with a matched mentor to set goals, address business challenges, and track progress.
- Floating Mentorship (6 hours) – Access CREW’s wider mentor panel for specialised advice and support as your business evolves.
- Peer-to-Peer Mentorship (2 hours) – Participate in structured group sessions to share insights, collaborate, and learn from fellow entrepreneurs.
Cost and Funding
The cost to participant is €285. The programme is being offered to the SME at 20% of the market rate (the full programme is valued at €1415) with the remaining 80% supported by Enterprise Ireland Smart Region scheme.
In order to avail of this discounted rate, all applicants are asked to confirm that they have the appropriate De Minimis balance to accept the support. More information on De Minimums State Aid can be found here: State Aid | Enterprise Ireland
Key Dates
Applications Close – 24 October 2025.
Programme Kick Off (online) – 31 October 2025
Mentor Matchmaking Session (online) – 10 November 2025
Programme Duration – Dec 2025 – May 2026
Download the CLIMB Mentorship Brochure for more information.: CLIMB Mentorship Info Brochure
Ready to Apply? CLIMB Mentorship Programme Application
