Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We have developed a system specification and are trialling an API for soil analysis, weather data and forecasts and real-time crop monitoring. We have identified a software development team and negotiated the cost of development to help farmers.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Chiseko Agritech and Logistics Ltd offer a holistic solution to these problems by integrating technology and agriculture expertise in a digital platform ( USSD, website and mobile application) where farmers pay a subscription to access and benefit from credit reference data, market insights such as pricing and demand and supply information, precision agriculture tools that offer real-time data on soil health, weather conditions, and crop performance. These insights enable farmers to make informed decisions, optimise resource use, and significantly improve crop yields. Chiseko is also bridging the gap between the farmers and the markets by providing an aggregation service with traceability and efficient logistics, ensuring proper storage and timely delivery, minimising losses, and increasing profitability and sustainability. As well as a digital marketplace which empowers farmers to connect with buyers, negotiate better prices, and expand.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

- market access for farmers and reduce wastage for the farmer. -education farmers on better farming techniques.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Provide market access for farmers Innovative solutions with the use of technology for farmers. Provide traceability for the fresh produce

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Framers and off takers ( hospitality industry)

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-01-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

5

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

4

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Esineya Chilumbu - Founder with a back ground I.T. Namwiinga Nachela Mweemba- Co founder with a background in Business. Tawonga Mkandwire- co Founder with a back group in Agricultural. Emmanuella Hatchful- co founder with a background in Agricultural Technology

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556242866252&mibextid=ZbWKwL

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Farming

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

By encouraging farmers to produce more thus leads to reducing poverty.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

We donate our excess produce to our local communities.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Our company encourages all persons interested in farming to sign up to out platform.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Farming contributes to the income for the country. An increase in farm Fresh products resulting in more exports thus bringing in more income in the country .

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

All members signed up to the plat6are helped equally.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We encourage our farmers to have irrigation system so they are not affected by the climate change.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

5

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

5

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our product aims to merge Technology and Agricultural for the benefit of the farmer and the off takers.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Soweto. Harvest

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?