Entrepreneurs Invited to Explore AI as a Creative Collaborator in New Regional Programme from CREW and Údarás na Gaeltachta

12 September, 2025

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Entrepreneurs Invited to Explore AI as a Creative Collaborator in New Regional Programme from CREW and Údarás na Gaeltachta

Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence can spark new ideas, streamline your work, and drive your business forward? CREW (Creative Enterprise West) and Údarás na Gaeltachta have teamed up to deliver a brand-new regional programme designed specifically for entrepreneurs and SMEs across the Gaeltacht and West of Ireland.

This exciting initiative builds on a successful pilot run in 2024 and will focus on bridging AI and design thinking to unlock innovation and growth. Through hands-on workshops and personalised one-to-one mentorship, participants will learn how to harness AI as a creative collaborator, helping to solve challenges, uncover opportunities, and transform how they do business.

Workshop Dates & Locations

  • Béal an Mhuirthead – September 23, 2025
  • Na Forbacha – October 8, 2025
  • An Daingean – October 14, 2025
  • Gaoth Dobhair – November18, 2025

Each workshop will give entrepreneurs practical tools and insights, followed by individual mentorship sessions to help them apply AI directly to a design thinking process to drive innovation and problem solving.

“AI isn’t just for tech companies, it’s for any entrepreneur who wants to think bigger, work smarter, and create new value for their customers,” said Ainslie Peters, Programme Manager at CREW. “These workshops will show how AI and design thinking can go hand-in-hand to unlock fresh ideas and real business opportunities.”

“This partnership presents an excellent opportunity for us to deliver practical and impactful support to Gaeltacht entrepreneurs and businesses,” said Tomás Ó Síocháin, Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta. “Our goal is to help the business community recognise AI as a powerful tool that can drive innovation and enable sustainable growth.”

Registration
Places are limited for each workshop. Entrepreneurs and SMEs are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. Visit www.crewdigital.ie to learn more and sign up.