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Entrepreneurship
EXPLORER Programme

High growth creative entrepreneurship start-up programme to inspire and engage the next generation of dynamic Creative Digital Entrepreneurs.

The CREW EXPLORER incubation programme will help digital creatives turn a creative idea into a sustainable business, breaking down barriers to the start-up world by demystifying the jargon around entrepreneurship, and sharing toolkits and processes to give creatives the power to respond to fast change and cultivate resilience. 

Participants will benefit from short courses and masterclasses that cover essential aspects of business development in the creative industries; the programme also offers individual mentorship and networking opportunities.

This programme is completely free of charge for successful applicants.  

WHO  

For entrepreneurs working in the Digital Creative Industries with an early business idea, start-ups newly entering the marketplace, new graduates planning a company launch. Businesses must be less than 18 months old.  Applicants from anywhere in Ireland may apply but priority may be given to those who live along the Atlantic Economic Corridor and the western region.

what

  • Part time blended learning 30-week programme 
  • Short Courses delivered online every 2 weeks, and monthly in-person workshops (Galway)
  • Individual mentorship from business and creative industry experts
  • Networking, collaborative peer-to-peer learning

why

  • Transform your business idea into a viable start-up (MVP stage)
  • Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Gain essential knowledge and insights into business growth
  • Receive individual guidance to support your success
  • Deliver a professional pitch to industry partners & peers.
  • Join a dynamic community of practice in the digital creative enterprise space.

COURSE DELIVERY

Application Deadline: Sept 1st 2025
Shortlist & Interviews: Sept 8-12th 2025
Induction: Sept 19 2025 (In Person)
Programme Delivery: Online workshops every 2 weeks; 1 in-person workshop per month (Galway)

Workshops

  • Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Ideation & Opportunity Identification
  • Business Models for the Creative Industries
  • Customer Discovery
  • Branding & Marketing Creative Businesses
  • Financial Management & Sustainability
  • Funding & Investment
  • Intellectual Property & Legal Issues
  • team Building & Leadership
  • Networking & Collaboration
  • Pitching & Storytelling
  • Future Trends & Adaptability
Applications open until Monday Sept 1st 2025
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