Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A resource center that provides digital enabled solutions to empower young female students and young women entrepreneurs in achieving their career aspirations, and allowing them make positive impact in their communities.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

MyScape Hub provides a holistic online solution through the provision of; 1. Financial services including savings & loans products. 2. An Academy for career guidance, mentorship and skills development trainings. 3. Networking platform facilitating information exchange amongst its members. 4. Facilitating for internship opportunities and collaborations with the Hubs strategic partners.

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

Young female entrepreneurs and professionals in Zambia face obstacles due to limited access to financial support and mentorship. This hinders their career development and entrepreneurial endeavors, preventing them from reaching their full potential and contributing to socio-economic development of our country. MyScape Hub recognizes the importance of addressing these challenges to promoting gender equality and harnessing the talent and innovation of Zambia's young women who are limited by this challenge.

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

Being a member of MyScape Hub offers the following benefits; 1. our members are provided with a one-stop solution for students and startups, offering both financial & non-financial services. 2. Our unique approach of engaging future entrepreneurs right at the starting point of their journey, allows us to keep track of the progress and impact our members are making throughout their journey. 3. We leverage on networking features to cater a broader range of client’s needs, and not limited by the products and services offered by the Hub, but encompassing all services offered by our strategic partners.

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

Our Hub’s target market are; - Female Zambia’s between the ages 16 to 30 - Individuals who have completed high school or University and are about to graduate. - Those seeking guidance on choosing the right career path based on their interests, strengths, and goals. - Individuals needing assistance in transitioning to further education, vocational training, workforce or starting a business. - female led start ups looking for mentorship, financial support and training on how to commercialize their business ideas.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-10-28

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

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

She is an Educator with more that 8years of experience and has had direct and immense impact on the lives of many women. She has used her teaching profession as a tool for effective financial literacy education to the women in business. Her passion for women ministry and education has helped her make a huge difference in the lives of many in her community.

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

http://myscape.co.zm

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

g) Financial services

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

6

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

We have currently launched a fitness club for our members that aims to give a sense of unity, empowerment, wellness, and a holistic support for our members physical and mental health.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We’re a one of a kind community, we inspire, uplift and connect. We offer education, inspiration and networking. We help women who want to rise to new heights, and bring others along with them. Through access to; • a platform for interaction and information sharing to aid in businesses, or as they embark on the journey to establish one. • we connect members to affordable access to loans or credit facilities. • we provide members with savings and investment opportunities. • we offer training and mentorship programs to help align their business goals. • we grant access to social activities that enable them to promote, advertise, and sell our products and services. We exist to put more women in the room, and give them more seats at the table.

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

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

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

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

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

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

6

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

6

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our solution is one very similar to our competition, but with a difference in the diversity of the products and services being offered, and also a difference in the target market selected.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main competition are cooperative, self formed support groups, and skills hubs. We stand out because our hubs provides a diversity of products and services being offered by the various competitors, and they specialize as opposed to providing a one stop solution to both students and entrepreneurs.

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

Yes, through MyScape Hub