With the conclusion of Creative Digital Media in MTU, I have gained entry into the Student Inc program hosted in the Rubicon Centre.

This program runs through the summer and will allow me the opportunity to test my proposal for starting an animation studio in Cork through extensive market research and networking. The primary goals are to create a comprehensive business plan, reach out to my target audience and network with similar studios to gain further insight into current trends in the animation industry.

So far, I have interviewed people in my target audience (adults) who may have an interest in the shows we will produce. Additionally, I have began talking with people working in the animation industry and hoping to gain further insight into potential opportunities or weaknesses in my start-up.