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Ecole Intuit Lab and The Minimalist Offer An Entrepreneurship Programme For Creative Professionals
Mumbai: Ecole Intuit Lab, a renowned French educational institute of graphic design, strategy, digital creation and visual communication has partnered with The Minimalist, a creative solutions group based in Mumbai for spearheading a one-of-its-kind entrepreneurship programme for those with a creative bent of mind in the field of fashion, architecture, lifestyle, hospitality, design, music, art and culture, fine arts and much more, because world is their oyster.
This 9-month programme commencing in March 2020 is especially aimed at creative professionals, start-ups, and current aspiring entrepreneurs to aid them in gaining valuable insights into ideal entrepreneurship business practices. They will explore an entrepreneurial attitude, embracing risk in a way that allows them to be flexible and learn from rapidly changing situations. They will develop and test proposals, challenging themselves intellectually, practically, and creatively, showcasing their work and identifying potential partnerships with business organisations.
Moreover, it will focus on honing the skills of these participants via workshops, interactions with creative entrepreneurs and sessions conducted by mentors of Ecole Intuit Lab and The Minimalist. The programme will be conducted on weekends at the institute’s Mumbai campus. Mentors include renowned names from the industry like Mr. Debashis Sarkar, Founder of Proliferator Advisory & Consulting and Harsh Kumar, Angel Investor and Investment banker.
Besides a unique start-up zone, participants will also receive constructive feedback and a clear road map of how creative and businesses processes are to be carried out. By the end of the programme participants shall have a blueprint for their ideas and strategies to build a successful venture. On completion of the programme, a certificate from Ecole Intuit Lab and The Minimalist will be awarded to participants, who would have become well-versed with the knowledge and experience of key issues around creative innovation, entrepreneurship and their practical application.
Commenting on the entrepreneurship programme, Chirag Gander, Co-founder, The Minimalist said, “This is an exciting initiative for us to be taken in collaboration with Ecole Intuit Lab, which is one of the leading global design schools names. As entrepreneurship across the globe is changing swiftly, with the increasing dominance of technological disruptions, innovation is key, which we intend to drive through this programme. Sahil and I aim to create global creative entrepreneurs like Brian Chesky, the co-founder of Airbnb, Garrett Camp, the co-founder of Uber, Sabyasachi and Chef Pooja Dhingra who turned their creative side into a fruitful business. Creative people who aspire to start their business as well as creative start-ups and existing entrepreneurs will greatly benefit from this immersive programme, and will become world-ready with their creative entrepreneurial knowledge and experiences.”
Mr. Clément Derock, Co- founder, Ecole Intuit.lab added, “It is a part of our school's core DNA to help students convert their talents into flourishing careers. Our UG and PG programmes nurture that professional mindset and therefore starting the entrepreneurship programme was an obvious choice to hand hold young entrepreneurs to take the next step. This programme will help aspiring entrepreneurs to have a new-age creative approach to overcome the challenges of this dynamic world. We are thus pleased to associate with The Minimalist for this highly versatile and knowledge-enriching programme. The cross-disciplinary approach and robust methodologies will not only support start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs to upgrade their skills but will also rewrite their creative thought processes, assisting them in achieving their business goals. Through this programme, we are certain of empowering them to become true innovators and creative visionaries.”
Those interested in registering from the programme will be required to draft and send a 350-500 words letter of purpose as well as undergo a personal interview with the senior management from Ecole Intuit Lab and The Minimalist. Admissions open on 13th January, 2020.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
