South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

MnothoYouth Group is a collaborative initiative driven by a vision to create economic opportunities and empower the youth. We believe in enriching lives and fostering the next generation of leaders

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Empowering Youth, Enriching Futures Mnotho Group stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. Born from diverse corners of the business world, our entities have converged with a shared vision: to unearth economic opportunities and foster development. We believe in more than just profits; we believe in enriching lives and empowering the next generation of leaders. In a world where the heartbeat of progress is often measured by the engagement and success of its youth, Mnotho Group is dedicated to ensuring the active participation of young minds across all industries. We recognize the immense potential that resides within the energetic spirits of the youth. Through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, we aim to pave the way for their involvement and contribution to the economic landscape. Our mission goes beyond conventional business goals; it is rooted in the belief that when young people are given the right platforms and opportunities

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

Finances which will help us maintain the umbrella

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

Education and training is what our product is about, so after duration of engagement, you benefit experience of that specific industry, accreditation and work readiness

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

All ages are welcome to engage, but mostly our product is looking at students

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-10-10

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

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.)

Isaac Tseko Mkhize: secretary Tshepo Ramakga Masilo: Chairperson Harmony Mtshali: Director Dineo Phasha: Treasure

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

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Education and training

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

By availing education and training in different industries we teach and show the individual the experience and the know-how so that they can engage in the e-commerce of the economy.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Education is indeed the key to success, so we are here to put it into practice in different perspectives of industries

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

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

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

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

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

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

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

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 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

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

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

What makes us stand out is that we make it our mission to get international accreditation so that the access is open for cultural exchange

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

Yes, by mentoring and sometimes letting them be in the field to experience it to give their reviews