EDGE26 patrons

Lead Patron

ATU

Atlantic Technological University is a founding partner of CREW, and has supported the CREW Creative Enterprise & Innovation Hub through the provision of the CREW site. ATU is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland.

Patrons

Local Enterprise Office Galway

Local Enterprise Office Galway supports entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the city & county of Galway by providing advice, training, mentoring, and financial supports to help enterprises start, grow, and succeed.

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional development authority for the Gaeltacht, supporting enterprise, employment, and sustainable development through investment, innovation, and business supports.

Galway City Council

Galway City Council is the local authority dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, economic vitality and cultural vibrancy of Galway City. Galway City Council is committed to fostering progressive ideas, strengthening local enterprise, and shaping a dynamic future for Galway city.

Eirmersive

Eirmersive is the voice of the Irish Immersive Technology sector, supporting companies and creators working across XR, virtual production, spatial computing and immersive media. The organisation brings together industry, academia and policymakers to grow Ireland’s immersive ecosystem, foster collaboration, and position the country as a global hub for immersive technology innovation.

Galway County Council

Galway County Council is the local authority responsible for delivery public services, infrastructure and community development across county Galway. Galway County Council continues to champion innovation, regional growth and sustainable progress throughout the West of Ireland.

Regional Skills West

Regional Skills West plays a critical role in aligning education, enterprise, and industry needs, strengthening the talent pipeline and supporting sustainable economic growth across the region. Regional Skills West helps to champion innovation, empower future-ready talent, and drive meaningful connections between business, education, and community.

Western Development Commission

The Western Development Commission is a statutory body focused on strengthening the economy of Ireland’s Western Region through investment funds, research, and development programmes.

Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency. They invest in and support the development of Irish-owned companies on their journey to achieving greater scale and to become global leaders in their field. This provides a platform for strong economic growth, and creating and sustaining jobs in communities around the country.

The CLIMB Courses and EDGE26 delivered by CREW as part of the CLIMB programme, are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021–27.

Gréasán na Meán Skillnet

Gréasán na Meán Skillnet is a Media training network that provides subsidised high-end training to employers, employees, freelancers, and jobseekers. With access to industry leaders and key industry stakeholders we deliver training and bespoke tailored programmes, workshops and conferences that support the unique needs of the media industry.

‘Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann muid’ Together we Flourish

Collaborators

Data2Sustain

 

 

European Digital Innovation Hubs Network

Galway Executive Skillnet

Connected Hubs

 

 

Cultural and Creative Industries Skillnet

Inspiratrix

IDA Ireland

Galway Chamber

Animation Ireland

North West Regional Skills

Radisson Red Hotel

Dexcom Stadium

Media Partners

Galway Advertiser

Sound to Light event production team delivering professional audio visual services at a corporate conference in Ireland

Sound to Light

Joachim Davy Creative Media Production

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Supporting creative enterprise and driving innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration for sustainable growth’