SKILL LAB INITIATIVE
Building India's first tech-based design program called the Skill Lab to train artisans to make better quality products, so they can earn higher wages and access online market linkages.
If you are a craft-entrepreneur working with skilled artisans, looking for on-going design support to develop a new collection PLUS assured market linkages for the collection, this program is for you.
Write to us at design@sirohi.org
Call For Designers
Contact Now →Call For Craft Clusters
Contact Now →How it works
- A designer will be connected to your project to train artisans on new skills, design techniques to sample and develop products
- An impact manager will be connected to support you with onboarding artisans and implementing relevant benefits
- M&E App installed on artisans’ phones to track payments and benefits availed post program
Eligibility Criterion
- Registered For-profit and non-profit enterprises craft micro-entrepreneurs working in the handicrafts industry
- Early stage enterprises in operations between 6 months to 3 years
- Working with min 25-100 artisans
- Ability to commit to meet 3 months timeline for sampling and developing new collection of min 100 products
- Focus on home decor and gifting products
- All payments will be directly made to artisans bank accounts and a 15-20% facilitation fee to the micro-entrepreneur