Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We are in manufacturing of ceramic products and also work on research on materials that are vital to our daily production,through study of materials science.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Ceramic masters limited is a company founded in Kenya with mission to instill skill that are vital in present day world on materials science and ceramic productions. We have research laboratory where we help learners in engineering field to study and achieve their goals in the world of science and technologies. At ceramic we process/manufacture raw materials ranging from ,kaolin ,feldspar to gypsum that are widely used in industrial productions.

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

Through processing and manufacturing of raw materials that used in our industries help to bring the cost of finished goods low. Through set up of the research laboratory bring out the understanding of our natural resources and how best we can utilise at both local levels and national level . Under our educational system we have provided a platform for every learners to learn and get to know which career pathways to undertake.

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

Our laboratory have helped to easy on time and cost of research on different materials of production. We have also given learners a platform to study at early age and get to be empowered and engaged. We are targeting to reduce the importing of ceramics that are righty production in our country. Through set up of fine art center's in rural areas is giving a area of job creation.

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

We are targeting construction industry, green energy,hospitality and health .this is achieved by producing items that fit well on this areas of work. By having a research center this canters those learners in the world of science from the college to undergraduate to achieve with easy the course of study in materials analysis. We are growing up a ecosystem of learnering center where school going learners both at easy years are help to understand their careers pathways and opening up a world of opportunities and work. Our fine centers in rural areas,we have youth and women where moulding and of talents is well achieved,this brings a world of possibilities in job creation.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-02-10

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?

2

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

Augustine kobia is our region manager in business development. He has vast experience and knowledge having held and driven business within safaricom for 5 years. Catherine wambui.she is the end of production and engineering. Having worked for Gdc research .she bring her expertise on materials analysis and laboratory work.

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

http://ceramicmasters.co.ke

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

b) Materials (agriculture, fishing, chemical products, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals and mining, paper and forest products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We have fine centers in rural areas that opened up the world of job creation, talent management and also materials exploration. Through educational information our platform help our learners to be engaged, empowered and be productive in our today's World,this creates a sense of understanding where there career pathways are.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Through production of ceramic and other materials we give value additions that translate to economy growth any time trader on this goods. Having research centers its helps in understanding our ecosystems which gives a platform to explore this materials for economy gains.

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

Through manufacturing of products that are health safety in use and that are naturally made using safe materials

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We have set up research laboratory to used by students across the learning systems in materials analysis. We have set up fine arts centers that help in talent and educational services.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

In my company we have a gender equality where we have female members serving at the management level. In our centers we have women playing a key role in leadership throughout the production.

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

We produce and manufacture ceramic materials that are eco-friendly by making sure we don't cause pollution . We recycle our materials making sure our sanitation is at high level managed.

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

We manufacture ceramic electrical insulation materials that are used in power supply

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 are taxes compliance through different governance bodies .

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

Set up of research laboratory for materials analysis this gives us a field of analysis and come up with the best possible materials for production.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

We have made sure we youth,people living with disabilities and women take part and be part our strategic planning and development

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

Providing affordable materials eg tiles ,sanitary ware to both government/communities under affordable housing projects.

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

We have developed well structured support system to make sure our community service responsibility is well articulate and reached. We also value how we interact with people when it comes inter trade connections.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Using of natural resources carefully without exploring and causing damage to the environment. We are providing materials that are eco-friendly in green energy. Eg insulation materials

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

We don't dump our waste to water bodies. We makes maximum use of recycling materials to avert in environment degradation.

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

We supported youth groups in marine life like starting finishing farms under community services responsibilities.

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

Through inter-trade this create a sense of social networking and interaction thus promoting collaboration in peaceful ways

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

We working hard in hard with County government on making fine art and cottage industry in pottery to thrive.

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

We are currently having research laboratory that help in analysing different materials this giving a up advantage in the materials production and product quality's

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Makers of plastic goods. We are currently manufacturing products that are eco-friendly and also address the climate changes

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

Yes. Through starting fine art center in my rural areas that will promote job creation.