ROPE (Rural Opportunities Production Enterprise)

Basic Details

Summary:

A remote outsourcing model that links rural handicraft artisans to urban markets.

Sector:

Other

Description:

ROPE is a model that provides global customers access to rural artisans who manufacture diverse products. ROPE's village production centers manufacture these products according to customers' requirements and ROPE ensures product quality and timely delivery. Customers choose ROPE products for social impact, lowest cost, uniqueness of designs and materials, superior quality and environmental impact.

Challenge Addressed:

Poor artisans in rural areas are not able to market their products effectively and therefore get inadequate earnings.

Solution:

A system that links rural handicraft artisans to urban markets, through a remote oursourcing model. For more details, visit www.ropeinternational.com

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L-RAMP Involvement

Nature of Support:

Design Inputs

Nature of Support:

Market Research

Details of support provided:

We have supported the innovator in developing a business plan and also provided funding. Consultants for marketing and design have been engaged

Innovator Details

Name:

N.N. Shreejith

Innovator Bio:

Entrepreneur; 32 years old

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Innovation Status

Current or Past Incubation?:

Current Incubation

Status of Incubation:

Commercialized

Market Readiness

Current Status:

Commercially sold