🎥✨ Take a look at our video recap of last week's CREW's Showcase & Entrepreneur Expo 2024! From inspiring speeches to incredible entrepreneur pitches and a thought-provoking panel discussion, it was a celebration of creativity, innovation, and Galway’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. We’re so proud of everyone who participated, and this video highlights just how much talent and innovation is blossoming in our community. 🌟 A huge thank you to Martin McGuire from 091Productions for capturing the energy and excitement of the day so beautifully! 🙌 📲 Watch the recap and relive the magic with us! #CREWShowcase2024 #InnovationInGalway #Entrepreneurship #CreativeIndustries #Galway
CREW
Civic and Social Organizations
CREW is focused on the empowerment of Digital Creatives in the West of Ireland to create, develop & scale globally.
About us
Creative Enterprise West (CREW) is driving the future of the Digital Creative Sector in the West of Ireland. Our mission is to support increased enterprise development, innovation and job growth in the Creative Technology sector in the West of Ireland. CREW is a collaborative initiative founded by the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), the Western Development Commission (WDC) and Ardán. Based at the ATU School of Creative Arts and Media Campus in Galway, CREW empowers entrepreneurs with the resources, training, and outreach services needed to thrive. By strengthening enterprise development, we are actively contributing to the sustainable economic and social development of the region, building a robust foundation for long-term prosperity.
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http://www.crewdigital.ie
External link for CREW
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Galway
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Incubation, Digital, Audio Visual, Gaming, Artificial Reality, Virtual Reality, Animation, Acceleration, Enterprise Support, Creative, CreaTech, and Acceleration
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Galway, H91 8K85, IE
Employees at CREW
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Daniel Mackey
Co-Founder & Interim CEO at Teamwork.com. Winner Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland 2018. Leads Product, Engineering and Product Services at Teamwork
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Niamh Costello
Chief Executive Officer at CREW
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Ainslie Peters
Supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups in the digital creative industries to launch, grow and scale. Designer, Educator.
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Alan Esslemont
Director General at TG4. Non Executive Director at CREW. Non Executive Director at Galway Culture Company.
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✨ Wrapping up CREW's 2024 Workshop Calendar with an innovative session in collaboration with Galway County Council Planning & Economic Directorate and our amazing partners at Local Enterprise Office Galway! 🎉 A big thank you to Ainslie Peters, our Programme and Community Manager, for leading an insightful session on innovation and design thinking, and its importance for businesses. 🙌💡 The group engaged in interactive activities that sparked creativity and fresh ideas. Special thanks to Liam Hanrahan, Director of Services - Economic Development and Planning at Galway County Council, for your support. 🙏 Wishing all attendees a Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2025! 🎄🎉 #Innovation #DesignThinking #BusinessGrowth #Galway #Community #CREW #HappyHolidays
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CREW reposted this
Designer & Researcher | Senior Service Designer at Deloitte Digital | RSA Design Award Winner 2021
🎄 Service Design Ireland (SDI) are hosting a festive get together for designers and creatives on Wednesday 18th December at 6:30pm in Bierhaus, Galway 🎄 Whether you're a seasoned design professional, a student, an intern, a recent graduate, or just dipping your toes creatively, this is a lovely opportunity to meet fellow creatives, build your network and celebrate your successes this year 🍻 🎉 We'd love it if you could join us ☃️ 📍 Location: Bierhaus, 2 Henry Street, Galway, H91 E271 📆 Date: Wednesday 18th December 🕢 Time: 6:30pm There's no formal agenda, just casual chats about all things design, technology, user experience and creativity. Food & drinks can be purchased in Bierhaus. Looking forward to seeing you there! #ServiceDesign #DesignThinking #UX #UI #InteractionDesign #ProductDesign #IndustrialDesign #MotionDesign #GraphicDesign #VisualCommunication #DesignResearch #DigitalDesign #VisualDesign #CreativeTech #DesignStrategy #HumanCentredDesign #InclusiveDesign #Technology #UserExperience #Creativity #Networking
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What an incredible way to end our 2024 Design Mingle series! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at CREW today for a truly inspiring talk by the amazing Shane Cluskey! 🙌 Shane, an award-winning Irish designer and illustrator based right here in Galway, has worked with some incredible clients like The New Yorker, The New York Times, Google, and Sony Music Entertainment 🎨✨. He’s also known for designing merch for The Script 🎤 and branding for Tayto Group Limited and Tayto Park! 🍿🥔 As a dedicated member of CREW, Shane spends most of his time with us, and it was fantastic to have him share his creative journey today. His book illustrations, like the one shown in this reel, The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens, are just stunning! 📚👀 We're so grateful to have Shane as part of our CREW community, and we couldn't think of a better way to wrap up our 2024 events. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who attended, and especially our partners Local Enterprise Office Galway – you truly made today special! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a creative New Year ahead 🎄🎉 For more of Shane’s work, check out his website: shanecluskey.com 🔗 #DesignMingle #CREWGalway #ShaneCluskey #CreativeCommunity #IrishDesign #Illustration #BookIllustrator #ChristmasNetworking #MerryChristmas 🎨🎁
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CREW's Showcase & Entrepreneur Expo 2024 was an unforgettable celebration of creativity and innovation! 🎉✨ We kicked off with inspiring speeches from some incredible leaders: - Niamh Costello, CREW CEO 🎤 - Alan Duggan, Ardán CEO and CREW board member 🤝 - Níall McNelis, Deputy Mayor of Galway 🏛️ - Dr. Maria O'Brien, IMIRT 🎮 - Brian Barrett, Head of Economic Development, Tourism, and Culture at Galway City Council 🌟. 🎥 Next, the spotlight turned to our talented entrepreneurs with a short montage of their amazing pitches, showcasing the groundbreaking ideas they've been developing through the Explorer Programme and Wild Galway Games Incubator. 🚀 Finally, we wrapped up with an engaging panel discussion 💬 Monitored by our Porgramme and Community Manager Ainslie Peters and featuring four of our brilliant entrepreneurs: Richard Naughton, Jess Harkin, Ian Duggan, and Kieran Murphy. Their stories and insights highlighted the exciting journey of entrepreneurship and the incredible potential within Galway’s creative industries. 💡🎨 Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the future of innovation in Galway! 🌍 Stay tuned for more updates from our vibrant community. 🙌💼 Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council IMIRT - The Irish Game Makers Association Ardán #CREWShowcase #GalwayEntrepreneurs #Innovation #CreativeIndustries #GamesIndustryGalway 🎮✨
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CREW reposted this
🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 – 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 🚨 Are you a tourism micro-enterprise in a coastal region? Don’t miss this opportunity to join the DIBEST programme (Digital Innovation for Blue Enterprise & Social Tourism). 🌊 This tailored support programme offers training, mentoring, and resources to help small tourism businesses thrive. 🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Micro-enterprises (fewer than 10 employees) in sectors like: • Accommodation • Cultural Activities • Car Rental & Transfers • Transportation • Marine Tourism • Tour Operations • Catering 👉 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eZJWFDxs ⏳ Deadline: Tomorrow, 13th December RDI Hub Málaga TechPark | Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía Agan Plus Pôle TES Universidade do Algarve Promalaga NERA Universidad de Málaga Sines Tecnopolo Munster Technological University EM Normandie Business School
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At CREW, collaboration is key to driving the future of Ireland’s creative industries. 🌟 With the power of SIRO's 100% fibre broadband, in partnership with Vodafone and ESB, we’re able to support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and creative businesses in gaming, animation, and immersive technologies. Connectivity fuels innovation, and we're proud to have these partners at the heart of our mission.
At the heart of the Gigabit Hub Initiative is allowing its members to bring people together with insightful events. CREW is a not for profit whose mission is to support creative enterprises through world-class initiatives and the provision of an inspiring, vibrant hub and community. Based in Atlantic Technological University's Galway City campus, CREW supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established businesses in the digital creative sector, from gaming and animation to digital media and immersive technologies. See how CREW is using SIRO 100% fibre connectivity to drive the future of Ireland’s creative industries. Are you part of a hub looking to elevate the business community in your area with 100% fibre broadband? Apply now to join the Gigabit Hub Initiative 👉 https://lnkd.in/exbqe8Dz #DoBusinessDifferent #FibreFirst Vodafone
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Romero Games are hiring 👇
We're hiring for multiple roles across code, design, level design, art, and production. https://lnkd.in/e4X-rgmf
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