Cameroon - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

To produce garri, we need to eliminate toxic compounds and now our days garri producers proceed by fermentation and it takes 2-3days which is time consuming. This project is aimed at reducing the fermentation time and also eliminating harmful parameters.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The project is based on a Mechanised and automatised cassava root fermenter for garri production, in view of eliminating toxicity, time loss, penibility and aggressions within the cassava production and transformation chain. To attain our main objectives, we started with a field survey carried out in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon, to investigate and collect data on the different problems involved at the different levels of production, which was then analysed using the TRIZ parameters.

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

We had as problem to eliminate toxic substance or compounds in cassava, loss of time, penibility and aggressions. The roots contain about 65% water and they deteriorate within 4 days after harvest. This makes them difficult to transport and market. Majority of farmers have inadequate access to technologies that reduces penibility, time loss, aggressions and toxicity. In spite these constraints cassava farmers still depend on rudimentary approaches that increase postharvest quantitative and qualitative losses. Regular and available supply is the prerequisite of an effective and efficient processing and commercialization, it is obvious that cassava products cannot sustain demand without innovations which increase output, reduce losses and ensures consumers health and environment safety.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Fermentation is done at a faster rate(elimination of time lost) due to the different parameters put into place. The equipment eliminates penibility and agressions produced by cassava during fermentation. The equipment also helps in the elimination of toxic compounds found in cassava.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

This equipment is targeted for cassava producers in rural areas who don't have access to modernise equipment and also for cassava industries in this area.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-10-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Dr. Doua Philemon is a lecturer at the Higher National School of Agro-Industrial Sciences. Eng. Neba Cornelus Ambe is an Engineer from Higher National School of Agro-Industrial Sciences and is presently abroad persueing a Masters degree

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-anjah-8b0724215

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

3

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The system helps in proper detoxification due to the presence of pH and sensors which helps us to be able to know the required acidity content during the fermentation of cassava, as defined by FAO/WHO.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The project will help educate the targeted users on the different parameters needed to be eliminated during the fermentation process and also educate the users on the usage of the machine

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The fermentation of cassave can provide women and girls with opportunities for economic empowerment, skill development, entrepreneurial ventures, and social impact, ultimately contributing to greater gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Fermentation allows for the creation of a variety of cassava-based products such as garri, fufu, and tapioca. This diversification promotes responsible consumption by offering consumers a range of options to choose from, reducing reliance on a single type of food and promoting dietary diversity. it also supports the production and consumption of fermented cassava products which contribute to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and local producers. This supports responsible production by promoting sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to the economic well-being of these communities. Overall, the fermentation of cassava promotes responsible consumption and production by reducing food waste, diversifying food options, preserving nutrients, and supporting sustainable livelihoods within local communities.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

4

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

2

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

6

05.08 Justification

Due to the expensive nature of cassava fermenters present in the market there by hindering users especially from the rural area from buying it. Due to the presence of an electric agitator, pH and a temperature monitoring sensor making this equipment to stand out from the other existing ones also this equipment has two major functions that's fermentation and detoxification thereby responding to the demands of the users.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

For the moment, we haven't come across any potential competitors.

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

No