Are you looking to develop a new product, refresh an existing product range, strengthen your brand or identify new market opportunities?
We are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for this programme which can be accessed HERE
The Create Green Product Development Programme with Eddie Shanahan is a practical, hands-on programme designed to support Offaly-based SMEs and individuals working across the Creative Industries and Artisan speciality food sectors.
Led by renowned Irish business and product development specialist Eddie Shanahan, the programme will guide participants through the key stages of developing a successful product or collection—from initial inspiration and design development through to branding, pricing, presentation and bringing the product to market.
The programme forms part of the wider Create Green initiative and will support businesses to consider sustainability alongside commercial and creative development.
Tutor
Eddie Shanahan specialises in business and product development across the Creative Industries and Artisan speciality Food sectors
He has developed and delivered business and product development programmes for organisations including Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC), as well as providing mentoring to individual craft and design businesses across a wide range of disciplines.
Eddie also developed the CREATE project with Brown Thomas, identifying and developing Irish design talent with the potential to sell alongside some of the world’s leading luxury labels. Eddie was Chairperson of the Council of Irish Fashion Designers and member of the Advisory Board to the European Fashion Alliance. He is also a regular contributor on retail, fashion & lifestyle issues in national & international media.
The programme will consist of three full-day development sessions, followed by a fourth Presentation Day.
Participants will be given specific projects and development work to complete between sessions, allowing them to apply the learning directly to their own business or product idea.
Proposed dates
Session 1: 10.30am to 4.00pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Session 2: 10.30am to 4.00pm Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Session 3: 10.30am to 4.00pm Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Presentation Day: 10.30am to 4.00pm Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Participants are expected to attend All three development sessions and the final Presentation Day.
For more information please follow the link HERE