Creative Network Dublin Creative On-line Network

What is CreativeD?
In 2009, Smart Industries are those that integrate creativity and innovation…
CreativeD, is a network-based programme specifically designed for the creative sector and is the first of its kind in Dublin. Its aim is to define, develop and promote creative businesses and to   ensure that individually and collectively the creative sector becomes a significant force in our  new economy.
If you want to be at the forefront of the transforming the creative sector in Dublin, CreativeD is for you.

What’s involved?

CreativeD is a programme of business supports bringing participants on a journey which translates creativity into innovative action delivered through:

Meetings
Workshops
Networking events
Online forums
Seminars
Skills development sessions
All events will be held in locations in Dublin and at varying times of the day to suit participant businesses. Events are geared towards business sustainability and relevance to emerging trends in the marketplace. Programme content includes:

Idea generation to commercialisation
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Accessing available funding
Developing and building on an innovation culture in your business
Effective pitching
Developing partnerships
Understanding support structures and Government policy
CreativeD is part of a wider European initiative which is being mirrored in a number of other European locations.
CreativeD is developed and facilitated by Creative Coaches with specific industry experience across a range of sectors. The coaches are specialists in Innovation and Creativity processes utilised in the Stanford Research Institute, California.

F.A.Q.
How is CreativeD different from any other network?
CreativeD is specifically for the creative sector.  It is a first time opportunity to understand how the sector works, define the pathways that lead to success and to take that journey in a supportive environment.

What are the advantages of participation?
Networking and sharing ideas and experiences
Accelerating the identification of new business opportunities within Ireland and across Europe
Participating in events that will focus on the development of your business and provide processes that can be applied within your business for idea generation, invention and value creation in the future
Benefiting from access to industry experts across a wide range of business subjects and sectors
Creating partnerships and alliances with those who can influence your business success within and outside the
creative sector
Understanding the financial and support structures available for your business
Involvement in strategic creative sector issues and establishing a forum through which your views can be expressed
Potential to gain valuable external insights into how your business operates and potential improvements from 
experienced business mentors, via the Enterprise Boards, to facilitate your businesses growth

I’m very busy; why should I invest my time in this?
The network will provide a structure that will make you more productive and will use your time more effectively than working on your own.  At all stages, we will ensure that sessions are topical, relevant to the creative sector, and of maximum benefit.  

How much time is involved?
There will be approximately 10 meetings involved between October 2009 and June 2011 amounting to approximately 6 working days in total.  The duration of events will be dependent on the topic and will be a mix of a few hours to full day sessions.
Time involved between sessions will be at the discretion of each individual participant and their level of involvement in working on individual and partnership projects.

Will the programme meet my organisation’s needs?
The CreativeD Programme is versatile and will provide valuable benefits to both start-ups and well-established businesses of all sizes, and will cover issues of interest to organisations and projects at all stages of development.  How you will apply your learning will depend on the specifics of your organisation or project.
Key content areas are listed overleaf but the detail of what is involved will adapt in line with changing trends, participant need, and the insights that you will bring in relation to key issues for your sector.

What if I can’t attend all sessions?
If you cannot attend, or if you feel someone else in your business has more to gain from a particular session, you are
welcome to send a substitute attendee.
Attending all sessions will be most beneficial but the design of the programme is such that each individual session will have stand-alone learning and information.

Who else will be involved?
The core of the network will be businesses within the creative sector.  Other organisations with the potential to influence the development of the creative sector will be invited to attend sessions as required e.g. potential investors,
Government, universities, other businesses with whom the creative sector interacts.