Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The Hakika Gas Level Indicator is a non-invasive electronic device that accurately measures and displays realtime LPG gas Quantity in domestic gas cylinders with a low level alert to the users eradicating gas runouts anxiety

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Hakika Gas Level Indicator addresses the lack of reliable and accurate methods for measuring and monitoring LPG gas levels in consumer cylinders, a major inconvenience for millions. This startup has developed a non-invasive electronic device that measures LPG gas levels accurately and provides real-time information via a user-friendly interface. Key features includes real time LPG Level display and a low-level alert system to notify users when gas is running low, ensuring timely gas refills, plusa gas leak detection mechanism for enhanced safety. The device integrates with various types of gas cylinders and adheres to safety regulations for compliance and safe usage. Hakika also focuses on environmental protection, emphasizing waste reduction and carbon footprint minimization. This solution empowers LPG users by enabling efficient gas usage planning, reducing the risk of unexpected run-outs, and promoting a safer, more environmentally friendly cooking experience.

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

Despite the surge in domestic LPG consumption in Kenya, with over 7 million relying on LPG as their primary cooking fuel, users continue to face a significant challenge. The lack of a dependable method to indicate real-time gas levels in cylinders results in considerable inconvenience, especially when LPG gas runs out unexpectedly without warning. This not only inconveniences users but also drives them to switch to non-environmentally friendly substitute fuels when cooking gas abruptly runs out

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

The advantages of our product are: Precision Monitoring: Our device offers highly accurate cookin gas level measurements with a very small marging of error User-Friendly Interface: With a large LCD display, it ensures accessibility for users with its very easy setup and operation topology Real-Time Updates: Users receive timely gas level readouts , facilitating efficient planning. Low Gas Alert: Alerts users when gas levels approach refill thresholds. Gas Leak Detection: Enhances safety by detecting potential leaks. Usage Tracking: keeps an accurate count of the days accumulated from the last cooking gas refil

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

Our startup's product is aimed at serving households and individuals who rely on LPG gas for cooking. The targeted beneficiaries include residential users in both urban and rural areas of Kenya, totaling over 7 million people. Additionally, Our solution caters to small businesses such as restaurants, food stalls, and catering services that utilize LPG for cooking purposes. By providing real-time gas level monitoring, safety features, and efficiency enhancements, our product aims to benefit anyone who uses LPG gas, ensuring a more convenient, safe, and reliable cooking experience.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-06-07

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

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.)

Our startup is led by co-founders with diverse expertise crucial to our success. One co-founder holds a degree in instrumentation engineering and brings over 5 years of experience in precision measurement technologies and system integration. The other co-founder, with a degree in procurement and business administration, boasts over 5 years of experience in supply chain managemen. Together, their combined skills and extensive experience form a solid foundation for our startup's growth and innovation

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

N/A

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Our startup contributes to the No Poverty goal by providing a solution that enhances access to safe and reliable cooking fuel, particularly for households in Kenya. Access to clean cooking fuel is essential for poverty eradication as it reduces the time and effort spent on conventional fuel collection, allowing individuals, especially women to pursue education, employment, and other income-generating activities. By ensuring that households have access to real-time monitoring of LPG gas levels and safety features to prevent wastage and accidents, our solution helps families manage their resources more effectively, reducing the financial burden associated with unexpected gas shortages or accidents. The use of clean cooking fuel, we contribute to improving health, which is a core enabler of economic activities.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Our startup contributes to the Zero Hunger goal by ensuring access to clean cooking fuel, which is essential for food preparation and nutrition. Access to clean cooking fuel reduces reliance on traditional biomass fuels like wood and charcoal, which contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation. By promoting the use of LPG, our solution helps conserve natural resources and preserve ecosystems, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture and food security. by providing real-time monitoring and safety features for LPG gas cylinders, we ensure that households can cook meals safely and efficiently, reducing food waste and ensuring that nutritious meals reach those in need. Our startup's provision of clean cooking fuel plays a crucial role in addressing hunger by supporting sustainable food production and distribution while improving access to safe and nutritious meals for all.

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

Our startup, Hakika Cooking Gas Level Indicator, significantly contributes to the Good Health and Well-Being goal by enhancing safety and improving the user experience for LPG gas users: by incorporating gas leak detection, our device has a feature that raiseses both an audible amnd visible alarm incase onf gas leak preventing hazards and triggers that would result into gas leaks explosions, ensuring a safer home environment. This feature significantly reduces the risk of cooking gas related fires Additionally, by providing real-time monitoring of gas levels and low-level alerts, our device makes LPG gas use more user-friendly and reliable. This improvement in user experience encourages the consistent use of LPG over other polluting alternatives like charcoal or kerosene, which are associated with harmful emissions and indoor air pollution.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Hakika Cooking Gas Level Indicator, indirectly contributes to the Quality Education goal by improving the living conditions and health of students and their families. By providing reliable, real-time monitoring of LPG gas levels and ensuring the safe use of clean cooking fuel, our device reduces the time and effort spent on managing cooking fuel. This saved time can be redirected towards educational activities, such as studying and attending classes. The reduction in health risks associated with gas leaks and the avoidance of polluting alternatives like charcoal and kerosene lead to fewer respiratory issues and illnesses. Healthier students are better able to attend school regularly and perform well academically. Additionally, the device's user-friendly interface promotes technological literacy and awareness about safe cooking practices, indirectly supporting educational goals.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Hakika Cooking Gas Level Indicator, contributes to the Gender Equality goal by promoting safer and more efficient household cooking practices, which traditionally impact women and girls the most. In many households, women are primarily responsible for cooking and managing kitchen resources. By providing a reliable, real-time monitoring system for LPG gas levels and incorporating gas leak detection, our device reduces the burden and stress associated with managing cooking fuel. The reduced reliance on traditional, polluting fuels like charcoal and kerosene decreases the time women spend on fuel collection and reduces their exposure to harmful smoke, leading to better health outcomes. Healthier women can engage more actively in educational and economic activities, further empowering them and promoting gender equality.

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

While our startup, Hakika Gas Level Indicator, primarily focuses on the safe and efficient use of LPG gas, it has an indirect yet significant connection to the Clean Water and Sanitation goal. By promoting the use of clean LPG fuel over traditional biomass fuels like wood and charcoal, our device contributes to reducing deforestation and environmental degradation, which are crucial for maintaining clean water sources and healthy ecosystems. The use of cleaner fuels results in less indoor environmental pollution, which can reduce the contamination of water sources within households. Additionally, improved health from reduced exposure to smoke and pollutants means that individuals, particularly women and children, are less likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses, leading to better overall hygiene and sanitation practices.

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

Our startup, strongly contributes to the Affordable and Clean Energy goal by providing a solution that enhances the accessibility, reliability, and efficiency of LPG gas, a clean cooking fuel. By offering real-time monitoring of gas levels and low-level alerts, our device ensures that users can manage their LPG usage more effectively, reducing waste and preventing unexpected shortages. This promotes the consistent use of LPG, which is a cleaner alternative to traditional biomass fuels like wood and charcoal. Our device also helps households optimize their gas consumption, making it more affordable in the long run. By preventing gas leaks and enhancing safety, we also ensure that the use of LPG is more reliable and secure, encouraging its adoption as a primary cooking fuel. The environmental benefits of using cleaner fuels like LPG over biomass contribute to sustainability by reducing deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Our startup strongly contributes to the Decent Work and Economic Growth goal by enhancing efficiency, safety, and peace of mind in the cooking fuel sector. By providing real-time monitoring of LPG gas levels and incorporating safety features like gas leak detection, our device ensures safer working conditions for those involved in household use. Efficient management of LPG usage facilitated by our device promotes effective resource allocation and reduces waste, contributing to economic productivity. Users can plan refills effectively, minimizing disruptions to daily activities and promoting a more efficient use of resources. By keeping users informed about their gas levels through a user-friendly interface, our device empowers households to make informed decisions about their energy consumption. This knowledge promotes peace of mind by reducing the risk of unexpected gas shortages and ensuring continuous access

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

Our startup, Hakika Gas Level Indicator, contributes to the Industry Innovation and Infrastructure goal by fostering innovation in the clean energy sector and enhancing infrastructure resilience related to LPG gas usage. By developing and implementing a real-time gas level monitoring device with safety features such as gas leak detection, our innovation improves the efficiency and reliability of LPG distribution and consumption. The introduction of our device encourages the adoption of cleaner cooking fuels like LPG, thereby promoting sustainable industrialization and reducing reliance on traditional biomass fuels. This transition supports the development of resilient infrastructure by reducing environmental degradation and enhancing energy efficiency in cooking practices.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Hakika Gas Level Indicator, contributes to the Reduced Inequalities goal by improving access to safe and reliable cooking fuel solutions. By providing real-time monitoring of LPG gas levels and incorporating safety features like gas leak detection, our device ensures that all users, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographic location, can cook safely and efficiently. Our startup aims to make our technology affordable and accessible, ensuring that even low-income households can afford and benefit from safer cooking practices. This initiative supports inclusive development by providing a pathway for households to transition to cleaner energy sources, thereby reducing disparities in energy access and promoting sustainable 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

Hakika Cooking Gas Level Indicator significantly contributes to the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal by enhancing safety, resilience, and sustainability in the use of cooking gas within urban and rural settings. By providing accurate real-time updates on cooking gas levels and incorporating essential safety features like gas leak detection and low-level alerts, our device ensures that households can manage their cooking fuel safely and efficiently. The real-time monitoring capabilities of our device help prevent unexpected gas shortages and potential safety hazards specific to cooking gas, thereby promoting safer living environments within cities and communities. This proactive approach reduces the risk of kitchen accidents, fire incidents, and indoor air pollution, which are common concerns associated with cooking gas usage.

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

Our startup, Hakika Gas Level Indicator, contributes significantly to the Responsible Consumption and Production goal by promoting sustainable usage patterns in cooking gas. Through real-time monitoring of cooking gas levels and safety features like gas leak detection and low-level alerts, our device empowers households to optimize gas usage efficiently. Efficient gas consumption facilitated by our device reduces wastage and encourages responsible usage practices among consumers. This supports the principles of a circular economy by minimizing environmental impact through reduced emissions and promoting cleaner air quality compared to traditional biomass fuels. The device's user-friendly interface and affordability make it accessible to households of varying economic backgrounds, promoting inclusivity in adopting sustainable technologies. By empowering consumers with tools to monitor and manage their gas consumption efficiently

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Our startup, contributes significantly to the Climate Action goal by promoting the adoption of cleaner energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with cooking fuels. By providing real-time monitoring of cooking gas levels and integrating safety features like gas leak detection and low-level alerts, our device facilitates efficient gas usage and minimizes environmental impact. The adoption of cleaner cooking fuels such as LPG over traditional biomass alternatives leads to a reduction in carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions. This transition plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change impacts by improving air quality and reducing deforestation rates caused by biomass fuel extraction. Our startup supports sustainable development practices that contribute to global climate goals. By encouraging responsible consumption patterns and promoting technologies that enhance energy efficiency

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

While Hakika Gas Level Indicator primarily focuses on improving cooking gas management and safety, indirectly, it supports the Life on Land goal through its promotion of cleaner energy sources and reduction of environmental impact. By encouraging the use of LPG over traditional biomass fuels like wood and charcoal, our device helps reduce deforestation rates and air pollution associated with indoor cooking practices. The adoption of cleaner cooking technologies contributes to preserving terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity by mitigating habitat loss and degradation caused by unsustainable fuel extraction. This shift promotes healthier environments for land-based species and supports sustainable land use practices.

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

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Hakika Gas Level Indicator actively contributes to the Partnerships for the Goal by fostering collaborations with both ordinary "mwananchi" and cooking gas companies. Partnering with ordinary consumers involves empowering households with tools for efficient gas management, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainable cooking practices. Engaging with cooking gas companies allows us to integrate our technology into their distribution networks, ensuring broader accessibility of our device. This partnership promotes the adoption of cleaner energy solutions and contributes to reducing environmental impact. These partnerships facilitate community outreach and education initiatives on safe and efficient gas usage. By working together with stakeholders, we strengthen local capacities, promote inclusive development, and support sustainable growth in communities.

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

4

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

5

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.

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our product represents an entirely new type of offering in the market, introducing a revolutionary approach to managing LPG gas levels with high accuracy and safety features. By integrating cutting-edge technology, we provide users with real-time gas level monitoring and alerts, addressing a longstanding challenge in the industry. The Hakika Gas Level Indicator can be described as a new technology due to its innovative use of non-invasive measurement techniques and advanced sensor systems. Unlike traditional gas level indicators, our device utilizes state-of-the-art electronic sensors and smart algorithms to deliver precise and reliable real-time data to users Our product/service directly responds to a demand that has not been adequately addressed by existing solutions in the market. By offering a user-friendly, efficient, and safe method for monitoring LPG gas levels in domestic cylinders

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main potential competitors in the market include existing gas level indicators and monitoring systems that offer varying degrees of functionality and reliability. However, what sets our Hakika Gas Level Indicator apart is its innovative non-invasive technology for accurate real-time monitoring of LPG gas levels. Unlike traditional indicators that may require physical intervention or lack precision, our device utilizes advanced sensors and smart algorithms to provide users with precise data instantly and reliably. Our product incorporates additional safety features such as gas leak detection and a user-friendly interface with intuitive controls, enhancing overall usability and peace of mind for consumers. We prioritize user convenience by ensuring compatibility with various types of gas cylinders and adherence to safety regulations, distinguishing us as a comprehensive solution that meets modern consumer needs.

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