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CREW

CREW (Creative Enterprise West) is a not-for-profit innovation hub in Galway, Ireland, dedicated to empowering digital creatives in the Creative Technology sectors. It focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Overview

What CREW does

What CREW is

CREW (Creative Enterprise West) is a not-for-profit innovation hub in Galway, Ireland, dedicated to empowering digital creatives in the Creative Technology sectors. It focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Incubator
Structured capabilities
Program host
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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CREW as a program host

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Program thesis

CREW is an innovation hub focused on supporting the growth of the digital creative industries in the West and North-West of Ireland.

Focus narrative

CREW invests in the digital creative industries, providing services that include infrastructure, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Their focus spans various sectors, including film, animation, game development, design, and digital arts. The organization aims to support creative entrepreneurs at different stages of their business development, from startups to scale-ups.

Value and support

CREW offers essential infrastructure, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to support creative entrepreneurs in the digital creative industries.

Availability

Application state
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Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
Europe · Western Europe · Ie

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What to know about CREW

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Last reviewed

May 3, 2026

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