Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We inspire young African to sustainably feed the world by identifying their talents and placing them in the agriculture value chains business opportunities.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa (JAHA) is a youth led private organization with a social intent to prepare students to sustainably feed the world by imparting life skills and entrepreneurship skills through agriculture. We identify and place students with their talents in the Agriculture Value Chain Business and Career Opportunities. Our aim is to ensure that every learner from Primary to Secondary Schools in urban,, peri-urban and rural areas have access to quality modern agriculture education that inspires them to join the food system value chain and create value. We teach life Skills and entrepreneurship through agriculture. We prepare Young Africans to feed the world by: 1.Identifying and developing their entrepreneurial competitive skills. 2.Placing them in the Agriculture Value Chain careers and Business opportunities.

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

Slow adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Technology and Innovation in African Agriculture. 2. The apathy of youth and women towards agriculture education learning systems and development of entrepreneurial skills. 3. Lack of project based learning and entrepreneurship in agriculture education in schools that promotes innovation.

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

Project-based learning in Climate Smart Agriculture and entrepreneurship in schools. We are exposing youths to Agriculture Tech relevant in the 4th Industrial Revolution. A modern flexible curriculum that creates helps students generate Value in the Agric sector.

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

We are targeting Primary and secondary learners as well as school leavers from ages 18-35.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-03-10

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

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.)

They come with a combined experience of over 50 years in Agriculture, Human Resource, Accounting and Business Intelligence.

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

https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064048541199

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Edu Tech in Agriculture and Sustainability

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We impart skills in growing food, adding value to produce and including how to monetise the skills through entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

We teach climate-smart agriculture techniques that help learners produce food independently. We have had learners start producing food which nourishes such as legumes and maize.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

We teach principles on how to produce food using Indigenous knowledge systems and environmentally friendly ways. We are encouraging regenerative agriculture which builds soils to produce healthy foods.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We are using technology to teach which enhances understanding through visuals and sound. Furthermore, we expose students to coding and robotics in agriculture. We do project based learning which allows learners to have experience. We also have an e-learning platform where learners follow from anywhere in the world.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We offer equal chance on employment and currently have more females as our tutors.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

n/a

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

n/a

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

We strongly agree that our startup aligns with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Our program empowers young learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the agribusiness sector, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation from an early age. By integrating practical agricultural education with cutting-edge technology and financial literacy, we prepare students to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to economic growth. Our emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world applications ensures that students are well-equipped to enter the workforce with relevant skills. Additionally, by promoting sustainable farming practices and community engagement, we support local economies and advocate for environmentally responsible business practices. Our holistic approach not only prepares the next generation of agripreneurs but also drives long-term economic development and job creation in the agricultural sector.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

n/a

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

n/a

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We are imparting Climate Smart Farming and having it imbedded into the culture of young people in order to help adapt to and mitigate impacts of climate change. We cover regenerative agriculture, climate smart farming, agritecture, vertical farming among many.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

n/a

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

n/a

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

n/a

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

6

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

6

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

4

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.

6

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

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

We offer project based learning and add the much need extra curricula life skills to the youth. We help learners create value from the ubiquitous african soils and water.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main potential competitors include other kids educational programs such as STEM academies offering coding and robotics courses. What sets us apart is our holistic integration of agriculture, entrepreneurship, and technology in a single curriculum tailored for young learners. Our emphasis on hands-on learning, from growing crops to financial planning, ensures students gain practical experience and essential life skills. Additionally, our program’s unique blend of coding, drone technology, and financial literacy, coupled with active community engagement, fosters a comprehensive understanding of modern agriculture and business practices, preparing students to be innovative leaders in the agribusiness sector.

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

We are working with organisations that are promoting stem for girls.