Building a Craft & Design Enterprise Programme 2021

Design Crafts Council Ireland and the national network of Local Enterprise Offices are launching a programme
for creative Enterprises. Targeting the design and craft businesses, who want to push their boundaries on product development and branding.

Please download the brochure here!

The selection panel will select participants based on the following criteria. The max percentage of marks allocated to each area is
indicated below.

Schedule & Fees

• Dates: may be subject to slight change.
• Each training day runs from 10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm.
• Workshops: are delivered over zoom.
• Fees: NB: this programme is heavily subsidised.
• GetSet Programme €30 (paid to the LEO).
• Mentoring: sessions are approx 45-60 minutes per participant and time slots are allocated by DCCl (In the case of online mentoring, Mentors & Mentees will agree mutually suitable times).
• Closing date for submissions: 17th June, 1st July, 2nd August & 1st Sept 2021.
• If successful, applicants will be notified by email. Payment link will also be emailed.

Evaluation Process:

• Commercial Potential of product or offering, potential for growth & development 10%
• Relevance to Market where product fits within the market, your market awareness 10%
• Quality of Online Marketing web / social media presence & how you engage with target market 10%
• Trading Level the stage the business is at and its potential for development 10%
• Quality of Work quality of design, presentation and finish of the product 40%
• Quality of Proposal how you propose to use the programme to support and benefit your business skills and business development 10%
• Programme Suitability what do you hope to gain from this programme 10%