Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

we are recycling kampala waste into nutrient rich organic fertilizer to create opportunities for youth and increasing farmers production

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

In Uganda, the pressing issue revolves around high youth 80% and women 90% unemployment rates, compounded by limited access to quality education, perpetuating exclusion and hindering overall development, the agricultural sector faces despite robust demand for organic crops, and youth in agriculture not rising because fertilizer prices escalating from 1,000 to 5,000 Ugandan shillings per kg, deterring the adoption of sustainable organic farming practices. latent potential lies within untapped youth and women talent, alongside abundant underutilized waste materials like Kampala's daily 50-tonnes of waste output. As an innovative company, we recycle waste into cost-effective, sustainable organic fertilizer to combat unemployment, enhance training, and empower Ugandan women and youth. Each bag of organic fertilizer produced provides employment for at least 2-3 young people, addressing the complex challenge of unemployment while increasing youth participation in agriculture.

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

we are solving youth unemployment As an innovative company, we recycle waste into cost-effective, sustainable organic fertilizer to combat unemployment, enhance training, and empower Ugandan women and youth. Each bag of organic fertilizer produced provides employment for at least 2-3 young people, addressing the complex challenge of unemployment while increasing youth participation in agriculture. Our integrated approaches empower marginalized communities, reshape their livelihoods, and foster more sustainable, inclusive agricultural and economic systems within Uganda.

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

our product is organic, affordable and cost effective to small older farmers in uganda it has boosted the production about 40%, increasing framers production

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

we are serving youth, and small holder farmers in uganda

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

1996-02-02

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

4

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.)

NsimireAston Team leader 5 years experience in NGO sector, social enterprise, agriculture and agrientreprenuership Responsible for strategic direction of the team. MugishaIsaac Finance and Accountant 4 years experience in international development. Responsible for finance, monitoring and administration BabiryeLatifah coordinator 4years experience in community work and social work extension. Responsible for inhouse and external communications Sarah Kenema Sales manager 3years experience in agricultural marketing and farming. Responsible for training marketing and community outreach

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

https://www.prolificinnovationsltd.com/ Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068433711029&mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v , https://www.instagram.com/prolificinnovationslimited

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

we promote soil healty and provision of susatainable organic fertilizers

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By using organic fertilizer produced by our company, local farmers like kamugisha have seen a 40% increase in crop yields, this boost in productivity has led to better food availability and nutrition in the community, helping to reduce hunger

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

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

our organic fertilizer has reduces the need for innorganic fertilizers, leading to healthier crops and reducing the exposure of local communities to harmful chemicals. Families in the community have reported fewer health issues related to chemical exposure from consuming chemicals

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

With the income he earns, kamugisha can now afford to send her children to school, ensuring they receive a quality education , additional our company offers agricultural training programs that equip young people with valuable skills for the future

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

our company is founded by women and work prioritizes hiring women, giving them opportunities to work and learn new skills. forexample babirye and many other women in her community have gained financial independence and a stronger voice in their households and community affairs.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

reduce waste from contaminaion in water

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

na

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 project has created over 50 jobs for youth and women in the community, contributing to local economic growth. Employees receive fair wages and work in safe conditions, promoting decent work standards

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

we are using new innovation feeding black solidier flies on waste to make orgnanic fertilizer

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

2

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

we allow everyone to participate

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

By managing organic waste effectively, our company has helped reduce the waste burden in the community. This has led to cleaner streets and a healthier environment, making the community a more pleasant place to live.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

project promotes the recycling of organic waste and the use of sustainable agricultural inputs. Farmers are trained to adopt eco-friendly practices, contributing to more sustainable production and consumption patterns.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Using organic fertilizer helps sequester carbon in the soil and reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to chemical fertilizers. This contributes to climate change mitigation efforts.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

na

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

na

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

2

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

we are partning with strong insitution and univeristy to make sure agroecology is accessible for everyone

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

we are partning with other company to train farmers on organic farming

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.

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

our work is aiming at impacting communities

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

competitor What they offer Their weakness How we are better Fertiplus Organic fertilizer from holland High price due to cost of business Low price due to cheap raw material Proteen Sell BSF larva as protein feed Not focusing on fertilizer as a business Well developed production and marketing strategy of fertilizer YARA Inorganic fertilizer from Norway Only inorganic market Focusing on organic market which is the future ETG Inorganic fertilizer from Russia High prices and inorganic Low priced because our products are locally made

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

yes we are using available ressource in our community to promote women entreprnuership