Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

100% Biodegradable Seedling Sockets from waste Biomass from farms and fresh markets towards a circular agri-economy and forestry

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Dayat Biomatt manufactures 100% Biodegradable Seedling Sockets from waste Biomass from farms and fresh markets towards a circular agri-economy.

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

- Plastic waste from traditional seedling pots pollutes the environment. - Soil health deteriorates due to non-biodegradable materials. - Transplant shock affects plant growth and yields.

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

- Providing eco-friendly planting solutions that address environmental concerns and promote sustainable gardening and forestry practices. - Offering high-quality, biodegradable seedling sockets enriched with organic nutrients, ensuring healthy plant growth and reduced transplant shock. - Supporting a circular economy by using biodegradable materials and contributing to soil health, aligns with the values of eco-conscious consumers and businesses. - Providing convenience and affordability through direct sales, bulk discounts, and subscription options, catering to the diverse needs of customers in the gardening and agriculture sectors.

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

-Commercial Nurseries and Greenhouses - Organic Farmers - Municipal and Community Gardens - Landscaping Companies - Eco-friendly Retailers - Forestry departments

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-12-01

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.)

- Experienced team with backgrounds in environmental science, agriculture, and business. - Passionate about sustainability and committed to driving positive change. - Track record of successful product development and market expansion.

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

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11iGvnINLb9hTEax5vdQCHptCpo4NHZAy3m4hQAjq6Jg/edit?usp=sharing

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Farming

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Our Solution has created 200 direct Jobs and 1000 indirect jobs to contract workers.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

our solution promotes sustainbale food production

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

With reduced plastic waste, we have a clean environment free from plastic landfills.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

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

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Plastic Seedlings socket manufacturers are our main competitors. We are 100% green on production and product.

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

I started the Greed Dada campaign in my village to plug female business owners into tree planting