Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

To begin with a brief explanation, The FLX GEN 1 generator is a fuel less AC generator that is able to provide electric power for both basic use and industrial use, it produces a volt of 220v to 280v for basic use and 125kva for industrial use, no fuel

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The FLX GEN 1 generator is a fuel less ac generator porotype first of its kind that is able to produce electric power without the use of any fuels such as petrol, diesel, ethanol and many other fuels. Meaning the we wont have to buy fuel to run it, its a self starting generator that just requires you the user to turn it on by pressing the start button and your good to go and turn it off when not needed doing the vice versa. This generator is able to power any amount of electric appliances starting from small domestic bulbs, TVs fridges cookers used in our homes to large machinery used in processing and manufacturing industries such as fuel pumps used at fuel stations boilers rooms and many others, it uses a self charging mechanism to run for its entire process to give us power ,its able to produce a voltage of 220v to125kva depending on the size of generator you have bought, its very easy to easy use and maintain as it does not need regular maintenance such as servicing, its cheap

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

The main problem i am trying to solve is pollution and many other problems such as deforestation, unsustainability unreliability of electric power supply, high cost of living ,poverty and unemployment When it comes to pollution, the FLX GEN 1 generator wont need fuels such as petrol and diesel for operation as most generators are powered by diesel and petrol engines to be able to produce power, thus in the process emitting poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide as exhaust gases which at a large extent cause global warming On the other hand, the FLX GEN 1 generator is going to reduce on the rate off pollution by reducing the rate at which trees are cut for firewood and poles which are used in electric transmission lines and firewood for cooking since its going to be affordable for the consumer to use other means of heat energy for cooking such as electric cookers which require a lot of power rather than burning of wood for heat energy to emit heat energy which makes our food ready

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

1) Affordability, the FLX GEN 1 generator is cost effective and budget friendly ,it can be afforded by everyone as it is cheap to maintain that is no subscription required after purchase, no need for buying fuel as it does not need fuel for its operation. 2)Environmental friendly, our porotype does not affect the environment as no green house gases are emitted during its operation there by reducing pollution that causes global warming which has become a general problem, it also reduces on the rate of deforestation where by tree are cut for firewood and charcoal used for cooking and for poles which are used electric transmission. 3)Easy to use and manageable, the FLX generator does not require a technician to operate it, making it easy for our targeted consumers easy to operate 4)Ownership, once one buys our product, he or she gets full ownership of the product for its entire life span, he or she does not pay any subscription 5)Sustainability and reliability, its not affected by rain

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

1)The urban poor and remote areas without power access due to financial challenges and geographical barriers such as mountains and lakes like mountain elgon and kalangala island in uganda which makes it difficult for power line transmission thus making expensive 2)Schools and government facilities such as police stations government staff quarters, government offices to avoid the issue off too much expenditure on electricity bills 3)Small scale industries such as grinding mills, food processing and packaging industries ,and large scale industries such as tororo cement' mukwano industries coco cola total energies group of companies that need electric power for their machinery 4)Hospitals and many other healthy facilities that need a reliable and stable power supply that cant be affected by climate changes such as rain , strong wind and many others, last but not least, 5)United nations and World health organization, this is to be used in refuge camps to help in camp activities

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2017-02-26

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

8

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

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

1)CEO , BWAYO JOHN ROGERS, STUDENT DOING NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING{NCAM} @ NAKAWA VOCUTIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE{NVTC} 2)SPEAKER, IKENDI DANIEL, STUDENT DOING NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION{NCEI} @ NVTC 3)SECRETARY GENERAL ,KUKUNDAKWE PATRICK, STUDENT DOING NCAM @ NVTC 4)SECRETARY ,OGEI LOUIS ,STUDENT DOING NCEI @ NVTC 5)MANAGING DIRECTIR, OMANDA ADAMS TRINITY ,STUDENT DOING NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PLUMBING @ NVTC 6)VICE CHAIRPERSON ,LUKWANGO MARVIN JEROMY , STUDENT DOING NCEI @ NVTC 7)VICE MANAGING DIRECTOR ,OFITI ANDREW CANON STUDENT DOING NCEI @ NVTC 8)CHAIRPERSON ,NASIKE MERCY ELIZABETH , STUDENT AT IGANGA GIRLS SCHOOL

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/john-rogers-bwayo-b00233223

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

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

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Very many low developing countries face a problem of poor infrastructure such as unreliable power system,some area have failed to develop due to lack of electricity like the karamonja region in uganda and the masai region in kenya which is essential in industrialization, which is a source of jobs such machine operators, engineers ,so my product will eradicate poverty through provision of stable and sustainable power for setting up of industries that will provide jobs to reduce on poverty The FLX GEN 1 generator is affordable and sustainable, this will benefit small scale manufacturers and entrepreneurs such as farmers, small scale businesses like grinding mills, that will help them process their produce at a low cost as there will no electricity bills issued

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Due to unpredictable climate changes such as prolonged drought, this has affected the agricultural sector negatively leading to the death of animals,drying of up crops due to too much drought resulting into poor harvest yields that give low nutrient content,this also results into low and poor harvests resulting into hunger as people are left with nothing to survive on since what is harvested can't be enough ✔But with the introduction of the FLX GEN 1 generator, hunger, poor nutrition,and unsustainable agriculture can be solved Hunger can be brought to and end and sustainable agriculture be promoted by use of the FLX GEN1 generator in irrigation to carb the issue of unpredictable climatic changes such as drought,this is because our porotype is sustainable and affordable to farmers since it can be used on a daily basis to generate electricity to run the irrigation pumps without incurring extra costs like buying fuel and paying electricity bills for electric power

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

Wellbeing encompasses many different elements. This includes positive positive emotions,such as happiness, joy, contentment, excitement, wonder, and calmness.it also includes good physical health and positive meaningful social relationships connections. The FLX GEN1 generator brings calmness,excitement and contentment to our consumers, as one is not stressed about paying bills,power blackouts The FLX GEN1 generator has an impact on the health of a consumer, as she or he is not stressed about incurring extra expenses such as buying fuels. servicing ,subscription to use the service,the service is totally free and pocket friendly since no extra costs are incurred, all one is supposed to do is buy the product and start using,

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Quality education actually refers to how well the learning opportunities available to students help them to become knowledgeable citizens who have problem solving skills, relevant work skills and good interpersonal skills, therefore quality education focuses on what happens to the student while in school for his or her benefit in future,emphasis on critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills. THEREFORE QUALITY EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE FOLLOWING: * Promoting social mobility and equality * Preparing students for the workforce and future careers * Fostering innovation economic growth * Fostering critical thinking and problem solving skills ✔Therefore the FLX GEN1 generator is going to be a great benefit to rural schools that cant afford to get electricity for school activities such as innovation and research through empowering the use of digital means of learning such as computers which require power to run,installation of lights,installation of water pumps in schools

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Gender equality is the principle that allows all individuals,regardless of their gender have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment Gender equality means that the rights , responsibilities and opportunities of individuals will not depend on whether they are male or female, handicapped or able bodied, young or elderly, white or black, or from rural or urban settings. Therefore women are entitled to live in dignity,safety and security. * End child marriage *Ensure equal access to education and healthcare * Increase women's participation in the workforce and leadership The FLX GEN1 generator is going to create job opportunities to all women out there, it's going to empower them both socially economically as they will be able to startup small scale businesses such as food processing, modern fashion and design as the generator will be able to help them run their machines without much expenses its also going to reduce on the rate of child marriages as its going to improve on education

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Clean water and sanitation are essential for human health and well being of people in their day to day lives It aims at the following: * Ensures universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water * implement integrated water resources management *protect and restore water related ecosystem *increase water use efficiency and reduce water scarcity *improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse The FLX GEN1 generator is going to ensure availability of sustainable clean water and sanitation through the following ✔With the help of the generator , we shall be able to construct modern sources of safe water such as modern boreholes that are powered by electric pumps to provide safe and clean water to the rural areas that the government hasn't connected yet ✔its going to help in the improvement of the sanitation of the community as its is pollutant free

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

My project of the FLX GEN1 generator contributes to the affordable and clean energy goal through the following ways stated below *The generator is affordable to use as it does not require one to incur a cost for it to operate such as procurement of fuel is no necessary as it does not require any fuel to operate, subscriptions such as monthly and annual are not need as the consumer gets full ownership of the product at the time of his or her purchase,that is no need to pay bills for the power *The FLX GEN1 generator does not rely on fossil fuels for its operation, its totally free clean energy,it therefore reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improved air quality,reduced waste and pollution thus it contributes to the clean energy goal, *The generator ensures access to affordable, reliable,sustainable and modern energy for all as it has lower operational costs

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

The FLX GEN1 generator contributes contributes to decent work provision of equal opportunities and non discrimination thus reducing on poverty and income inequality as everyone is served equally regardless of their level of education, tribe religion and sex. the generator is to promote the provision of fair wages ,safe healthy working conditions thus contributing to decent work The FLX GEN1 generator contributes to growth development by increasing the rate of production thus increasing the GDP growth rate,this is because its going to improve on technology and innovation ,thus improving production which increases the revenue thus economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

MY project contributes to industry innovation and infrastructure through the provision of electric power which is a major requirement for economic growth and job creation such as development of small scale medium sized enterprises which need power for operation,,it encourages international cooperation and trade as the project is for global use thus contributing to industry innovation and infrastructure due to the relationships created due to the project,it enhances innovation and technological progress through the creation of new ideas basing on its mode operation ,creates competition which is important in the promotion of innovation and development due the adjustments it brings in the market

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

My project contributes to reduced inequalities through provision of employment opportunities through empowering the youths,women,disabled and other oppressed groups by giving them the man power to involve themselves in progressive and profitable businesses such as manufacturing ,processing and packaging thus poverty reduction,improved health and well being ,increased economic growth and productivity,enhanced human rights and dignity,enhanced education and skills development and so many others

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 contributes to the sustainable cities and communities goal through promotion of better innovative technologies and smart city solutions such as encouraging the use of electric cookers,electric ovens, and hot plates over the use of charcoal and firewood that cause pollution and are the main cause of deforestation thus creating smart cities thereby contributing to sustainable cities and communities goal It makes cities and human settlements inclusive,safe ,resilient,and sustainable as the project ensures provision of stable sustainable efficient electric power to human settlements which is key in lighting thus reducing on the insecurities caused by darkness such as installation of street security lights powered by the project, lighting up of refugee camps powered by the project

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 contributes to the responsible consumption and production goal through encouraging circular economy practices which are waste reduction,product redesign and recycling as my project reduces the rate at which waste is released into the environment such as greenhouse gases since it does not emit greenhouse gases during its operation and encourages recycling as my product is made from locally available materials It as well contributes to the responsible consumption and production goal through the promoting of sustainable agricultural and forestry practices as trees won't be cut for firewood and electric transmission line poles

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

My project contributes to climate action goal by encouraging the use renewable energy sources,reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as my product eliminates the use of fossil fuels for its operation thus reducing the rate of global warming

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

My project contributes to the life below water goal as it does not involve the emission of any dangerous substance into rivers, lakes or oceans that may endanger the life aquatic life

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

When we talk about life on land, that means the living things that are not found in water rather on land that is man, birds, animals,and vegetation Therefore my project contributes to the life on land goal positively through the following It encourages conservation and sustainable use of natural resources such as forests ,water bodies that are essential for life on land such substitution of cookers and ovens for local stoves that use firewood and other fossil fuels for their operation there by protecting life on land such tree, vegetation and so many others it encourages forest management and reforestation thus ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation as it encourages the planting of trees rather than cutting them thus contributing to the life on land goal

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

My project contributes to peace justice and strong institutions through,encouraging international cooperation and diplomacy,building community security and violence prevention through supporting post conflict reconstruction peace building such provision of free generators to communities affected by wars and insecurities to help them in rebuilding and development thus contributing to justice and strong institutions

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

My project contributes to the partnerships for the goal as it encourages and strengthens global partnerships for sustainable development through international trade thus promoting cooperation and coordination among countries which contributes to the partnerships for the goal My project encourages and promotes increase in international cooperation for access to science,technology and innovation through partnerships with key stakeholders for innovation like total energies ,mtn united nations that promote innovation and research thus my project contributes to the partnerships for the goal

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

01 This is because other products on the market are not efficient and good as mine when it comes to operation,maintenance, sustainability and affordability,cost of operation,that is to say, my product does not require fuel for operation whereas most generators on the market need fuel for their operation which makes it expensive in terms of cost of operation and maintenance ,they are not efficient as they easily breakdown thereby making them delicate and expensive to maintain in terms of service 02 My product represents an entirely new type of product as its the first type of generator to produce power without the use of fossil fuel compared to most generators on the market that need fuel to produce power 03 My product could be described as a new technology because it's going to operate on the principle of mechanical energy as most old generators operate on the principle of chemical energy to mechanical energy and finally electrical energy

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

My major potential competitors are the existing electrical power distribution companies such *UMEME *WENRECo *UEDCL *ERA My other competitors are the other alternate sources of electric power such as * solar energy i.e solar panels * fuel energy i.e fuel petrol and diesel generators * wind energy i.e wind turbine * nuclear energy * geothermal energy The following qualities are what make me stand out from them ✔My generator is to provide clean energy without causing pollution ✔My generator is easy to use and maintain as it has a simplified customer interface unit to help the customer operate it without difficulties ✔My generator is affordable and budget friendly when it comes in terms of operation as it does not require the customer to buy fuel as its fuelless , does not require the customer to continuously pay charges to use the product ✔its durable and easy to install as it does not need one to buy poles

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

Yes, i am promoting girl child education and setting up of mobile shops and health camps to support the girl child, i want to build schools and support orphans as most of my friends are orphans and do not have the ability to go to good school, i want to give them the opportunity that most people deny them,i want to create a safe environment for every child like street kids ,,by initiating the construction of orphanages to house them and train them entrepreneurship skills to help them survive in this rough world,,i also want to provide farmers with my generator help them improve in the day to day work,