South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We sell ice the

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

We manufacture,package,sell,supply and distribute ice to garages,local shops, tarvens, bottle stores, supermarkets,clubs, restaurant,events, stadiums, weddings, funerals, parties, family gatherings, Stokvels etc etc

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

Unemployment And there a big need for ice

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

We use filtered water and water purifiers to make sure our ice is clean , we are consistent in supplying and delivering ice to our customers and clients. Our communities pride of safety is we bring ice directly to events so that people don't have to drive up and down to get ice. We make it available at the venue

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

Our product or target is Teenagers Youth Adults Elderly Disabled

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-04-13

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?

1

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

Business training Financial training

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?

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

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We are trying to get as much as working equipment as we can get so we can provide jobs, our project alone with the correct equipment can employ over 50 people. This includes drivers,Packers,cleaners, security,HR etc etc

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

As the Business we are currently also working with Npos to support and fund unprivileged kids. Job creation has to be the biggest

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

We work with sports Federations,schools,colleges and universities and supply them with water and ice when they have activities.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

4

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

NezaIce is a business build by 2 women who strive to make sure when it grows that women and girls are given enough if not more

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

We supply filtered purified ice that is cleaned by filters which then creates ice

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

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

NezaIce ice with create decent jobs like drivers, Packers,HR and admin, that will also impact on economic growth as we are looking to increase production

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

Industry innovation we have moved from using municipal water and electricity and are currently using boreholed water and solar system

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Small businesses can do that by networking with different ethnic groups of people to diversify and promote our businesses

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

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

We at Neza ICE pride ourselves in packaging, supplying and delivering the best clean ice for consumption

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We are using solar systems

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

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

We are using solar systems and boreholed water to cut down on municipal accounts and we are unique because we are the ONLY ice business that delivers directly to our clients door step

06.09 Competitive Analysis

White Companies that have years doing this business, what makes me stand out is consistency,time management, availability.

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

Yes I am part of a few initiations that promote female entrepreneurs and development