South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

QuickIn Wash is a mobile waterless car wash and a manufacturer of car products. QuickIn Wash prime objective is creating an eco friendly. Our primary source of income is selling the QuickIn Wash

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

QuickIn Wash is a mobile waterless car wash business that uses its own QuickIn Wash Waterless Clean and Shine product to clean cars. Our prime objective is creating an eco friendly environment whilst generating revenue. A traditional car wash business that uses approximately 100litres of water to clean one car thats a bathtub full of water, QuickIn Wash uses only 600ml of water to clean one car thats a jug full of water. QuickIn Wash has manufactured its own lubricant solution that allow you to clean cars using up to no water. The business has employed 5 permanent employees and meets the UN SDG 6 goals whilst generating revenue. QuickIn has been existing for over 2 years now and has received an honorary global award for their work when it comes to water conservation

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

The main problem we trying to solve is water conservation. The year 2022 we were awarded, 2022 Makers Valley Social Entrepreneur of the Year. The year 2023 was our best we received a global recognition and we were awarded as the, 2023 Social Impact Africa's Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Water Conservation. The goal is to create a community of water activist fighting water crisis across the globe

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

The QuickIn Wash Waterless Clean and Shine product helps you to clean cars using non chemical products and water. Our product is for those who own cars and put the planet first. Also not only do we sell cleaning services but we also sell convenience. Our mobile waterless car wash business aim is to go to the customers not the customers coming to us. The mobile car wash is for those who want their cars clean but don't have time to the car wash. We find the customers, we go to places like office parks, malls, private events and we go to their homes.

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

Our customers are those who own cars and put the planet first. Our customers are those who choose to use biodegradable products instead of chemicals. Our customers are those who want their cars clean but don't have time to the car wash.

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-09-22

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

The other director of the business is Sandile Mthembu aged 26 and has a vast of experience when it comes to sales and marketing.

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

https://m.facebook.com/QuickInWash/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

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

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

QuickIn Wash host workshops in our community teaching people about the importance of conserving water. We also have signages in public restrooms informing people about the importance of water.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

QuickIn Wash employs all genders. We have male and female working for us.

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

Our business is structured in the conservation of water. QuickIn Wash is one of few mobile waterless car wash business in South Africa. Our prime objective is creating an eco friendly environment whilst generating revenue.

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

QuickIn Wash employs people from disadvantaged backgrounds giving them opportunity for employment and giving them a skill

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

Water is life. If we take care of nature, nature is going to take care of us.

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

5

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

QuickIn Wash is the leaders of water conservation in the whole of Africa. We have created a solution of washing cars using up to zero of water.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Shield Pty Ltd. They have variety products that they manufacture and have been in business for over 50 years now. Their products are in the shelves of big retail stores such as Shorprite and Pick n Pay. They also have mobile car washes and traditional car washes across the country.

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

Yes. By employing them and showing them how to run an enterprise on a day to day basis.