Creative Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development

Accredited Incubation Programme for Early-Stage Creative Entrepreneurs

CEED is a high growth creative entrpereneurship start-up programme designed to inspire and engage the next generation of dynamic Creative Digital Entrepreneurs. The CREW CEED incubation programme will help turn a creative idea into a sustainable business in a variety of disciplines (TV & Film, Virtual Production, Games, Animation, Content Creation, Digital Arts, Immersive Technologies, Digital Design and more).

This programme breaks down barriers to eh start-up world by demystifying the jargon around entrepreneurship, and sharing toolkits and processes to give creatives the power to respond to change and cultivate resilience. Through the process, participants will be encouraged to Test – Iterate, Refine.

They will be supported to build companies based on knowing real market needs, based on feedback and in-depth research.

Outcomes

Launch a viable start-up (MVP stage), Deliver a professional pitch to industry partners and peers, Develop entrepreneurial mindset and skills, Enhance network and

social capital, Gain confidence, motivation, flexibility and willingness to learn, Develop viable solutions for realwork needs, Join a vibrant community of practice in the

digital creative industries.

Dates to note

• Induction: 19 September 2025 (In person, Galway)
• Start Date: Late Sept 2025*
• End Date: May 2026*
• Duration: 30 Weeks

Applications close September 1^st - Creative Entrepreneurship • CREW | Creative Entrepreneurship Explorer Programme • CREW

This programme is delivered as a partnership between CREW and ATU, supported by LEO Galway and Gréasan na Meán Skillnet through the ESF+

programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union (eufunds.ie)