Tag: Business Development

Opportunity: Home Faber Fellowship

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The Homo Faber Fellowship is a yearly seven-month sponsored professional integration programme designed for collaborative duos of master artisans and craft graduates. Participants will develop business and marketing knowledge, as well as design and hands-on practical skills through transmission from one generation to the next.

The Homo Faber Fellowship is presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland in partnership with the Michelangelo Foundation, powered by the Young Craft Booster and co-funded by European Union.

Application deadline: 8th of March 2024

For more information, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/homo-faber-fellowship-2/

Opportunity: FORM Designmade in Carlow – Seeking New Members

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FORM DESIGNMADE in Carlow seeks applications for full membership of the Group. Members must reside in County Carlow and be professional designers/makers/craftspersons.

Application closing date: April 5, 2024.

For more information, visit this page – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFXe_-sev57BKKczoQlk5mYlUZhhsdgwZH_mXCD2jtRFr0aw/viewform

Opportunity: Fingal Artists’ Support Scheme 2024

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Fingal County Council 2024 Artists’ Support Scheme is open for applications. This funding allows professional artists to avail of up to €5,000 of an award towards travel and professional development opportunities, a residency, or towards the development of work.

The award is open to practising artists at all stages of their professional careers in music, visual art, drama, literature, film and dance. Applicants must have been born, have studied, or currently reside in the Fingal administrative area to be eligible to apply.

The funding is for projects or initiatives which will take place between 1st May and 31st December 2024.

Deadline: The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 1st March 2024, at 4:00pm.

For more information, visit their website – http://fingalarts.ie/fingal-arts-office/bursaries-funding-residency-schemes/artists-support-scheme/artists-support-scheme-2024

Opportunity: Craft Business Accelerator Programme

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The Design & Crafts Council Ireland has launched The Accelerator Programme in partnership with Portal, Trinity College Dublin.

The Accelerator Programme is specifically designed to support small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in the craft and design industry, helping them tap into international markets by providing essential startup assistance. The course will be delivered in two stages, between March and December 2024, with 20 companies shortlisted for a place on the course.

Deadline: the 18th of February.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.dcci.ie/opportunities/the-accelerator-programme/

Opportunity: MEATH MADE Applications Open

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Sorry to send out two posts in one day, but this opportunity has an upcoming deadline!

Membership of Meath Made is open to craft designers/makers living and working in County Meath. Feltmakers Ireland member Caoimhe Tuthill, with her business Boann Irish Felt, is a member of Meath Made.

Benefits Include:

  • Direct selling opportunities through network events — locally and nationally.
  • Publicity and promotion through media releases and photo calls throughout the year.
  • Online promotion on the network website and social media accounts.
  • Access to an annual network photography scheme, offering subsidised sessions with a professional photographer.
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities with other members.

Deadline: this Wednesday, the 31st of January, before 5 PM.

To see the members’ inspiring and useful website, visit here – https://www.meathmade.com/

For more information on the application, visit the LEO Meath website – https://www.localenterprise.ie/Meath/Training-Events/Networks/Craft-Collective-County-Meath/

Education: DCCI Academy Growth Programme

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The DCCI Academy’s Growth Programme is aimed at design and craft companies that are beyond ideation, have been operating for some time, and wish to scale beyond their current position either in the Irish or international markets. A series of training workshops and mentoring that supports growth from start-up to scaling stage.

Application deadline: 31 January

The course runs from the 1st of February 2024 until the 7th of March 2024.

Online and in-person, location tailored to suit applicants.

For more information, visit the DCCI’s website – https://www.dcci.ie/growth-programme/

Online Education: Learn How to Set Up Etsy or Shopify Store – LEO Fingal

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The Fingal Local Enterprise Office has an upcoming online class on how to set up an Etsy or Shopify online store.

Date: the 25th of January.

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

For more information, visit their website – https://www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/Shopify-Building-an-Online-Store/How-to-Maximise-Etsy-Shopify-Thursday-25th-January-2024.html

They also have a Trading Online Voucher Webinar for Fingal County residents on the 30th of January, along with other business development classes that may be of interest.

Opportunity: Entrepreneurship for Craft & Design Growth Programme

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A series of training workshops and mentoring that supports growth from the start-up to the scaling stage. This programme is aimed at design and craft companies who are beyond ideation, have been operating for some time, and wish to scale beyond their current position either in the Irish Market or an international market.

The deadline is Monday, the 9th of October.

For more information, visit the website – https://www.cognitoforms.com/DesignCraftsCouncilOfIreland1/EntrepreneurshipForCraftDesignGrowthProgrammeOctAndNov2023

Opportunity: Call for Applications – Building a Crafts & Design Enterprise Programme 2023 – deadline SOON

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The World Crafts Council Europe in collaboration with the Design & Crafts Council Ireland is offering a 6 week intensive online course on how to grow your craft & design enterprise.The course is comprised of 6 modules with one-on-one mentoring sessions and a final pitch day, all designed to help you to advance your small business or craft enterprise and grow in the areas where you need it most!

The deadline is soon – the 3rd of May.

For more information, visit their website.