Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A small, battery-powered gadget designed to safely remove pimples, warm compress function to soften sebum and encourage extraction, small suction tip to gently remove the pimple with led light for better visibility.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Pop Uganda will be providing quality services for people with pimples. Through the years, our company will be the leading in the country. We are to expand our business and accommodate the needs of individuals across the country. Based on our projections, your company as our investor, will see an improvement in 6 months.

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

Many people old and young in Uganda and across the globe face a challenge of pimples which leads to low esteem and self-confidence as well as related diseases therefore we need to expand our idea and accommodate the markets demand.

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

By opening and developing the idea, we will be able to provide quality service to the people thus solving the problem of pimples. People will nolonger have to spend countless hours in beauty saloons.

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

We aim to provide our quality services to the youth as well as men and women, schools, hospitals and retailers,

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-04-15

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

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

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

UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone.

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092835433507

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Through creating job opportunities.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Since the project requires use of raw organic materials which we acquire from farmers therefore this will help to contribute to the promotion of sustainable agriculture.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

we will be able to provide quality service to the people thus solving the problem of pimples which will improve self-esteem and good skin this promoting good health and well being.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The roject will promote to the goal of quality education because it will be providing health talks about skincare to the people thus contributing to quality education

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

My project will contribute to gender equality through integrating gender and leadership sessions into pre-service training for health providers to empower them and help them to be more gender-sensitive to clients

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

This will be done through taking action against water pollution. And also promote recycling plastic, ocean waste plastic, and other biodegradable materials.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

For a society to reach inclusive and sustainable economic growth, conditions must be created to allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment. An equitable work environment must be ensured and grown, including all members of society.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

My project seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

My project will achieve this by use of recyclable packaging with ingredients that are minimally harmful to the environment.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

My project will contract to this by producing all-natural products and refillable containers that can make all the difference in the amount of waste generating and the impact it has on the environment.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Through setting specific targets focussed on reducing emissions from sourcing of raw materials, and report on progress to meet them having clear targets for eliminating deforestation from their supply chains, without relying on responsible sourcing credits.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

My project contributes to this goal because we use organic materials unlike others that use harmful chemicals that might be harmful to the marine.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

This goal can be achieved through the use of recyclable materials thus use of organic that can easily decay and be recycled through organizations like terracycle.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

This can be achieved by Promoting justice is often about creating fairer power structures locally, nationally and internationally. We work in partnership to improve the relationships and behaviours that inhibit justice. This is vital for long-term peace and for preventing conflicts.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

My project contributes to partnerships for the goal by managing collaborations and alliances and having a clear purpose.

05.01 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

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

My project idea is unique and innovative because it is a series of use of organic products with no use of chemicals unlike other products and also the fact that it does not require the use of energy like electricity which makes it unique.

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

My main potential competitors are the producers in countries like China and Japan and what makes me stand out is that my product uses organic materials and it does not use electricity.

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

Yes Through mentoring and creating safe spaces for sharing and encouragement.