South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Our project is based on the poverty alleviation and redressing the effect of unemployment in our communities. we do this by having green and recycling activities that allows the communities to take care of the environment while earning a living.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

We have a 5(five) buy-back centres whereby members of the communities can bring material that can be reused and earn a living. Our buy-back centres purchases electronic components that have been discarded and have reached their lifespan, returnable bottles from Heineken and South African breweries, we also buy packaging materials that can be send back to the manufactures, contributing to the effect of global warming and green emissions. We also have 5 delivery vehicles that helps small businesses to move their products conveniently.

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

Unemployment is rife in our communities, and such can lead to criminality in essence. As a result, our program is aiding the communities to be self sufficient and reduce the effect of unemployment while reducing poverty and helplessness. We also positively contributing to the saving our planet by means of our green activities that encourage recycling and discouraging environmental toxins. Moreover, most of the start-ups like ours, struggle with reliable transportation to move their products, we have 5 delivery vehicles that helps start-ups to move their goods conveniently and cost effectively, helping them to reach sustainability.

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

You can earn a living and support yourself and improve the quality of life. You can have access to an income, even if you do not have a formal education. You can transit goods to your clients effectively, even if you do not have a vehicle for your business.

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

The unemployed, schools and fundraising projects. Start-ups who are struggling with convenient, reliable transportation.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-10-30

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.)

Soft and technical skills.

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

http://www.intertion.co.za

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

b) Materials (agriculture, fishing, chemical products, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals and mining, paper and forest products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

By means of aligning our business model towards reducing poverty levels, unemployment and creating an environment which encourages self-reliance.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

By having buy-back centres where the communities members can recycle products that can earn them a living.

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

By encouraging activities that positively promote the green environment that contribute to the quality of life for others.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Teaching the communities about the benefits of green economy.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Encouraging an affirmative action.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Ensuring that no hazardous waste reach dams.

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

We are contributing in this regard.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

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

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

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our project is unique as it does not only look at the benefit of self, but how it can contribute towards the betterment of the society.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our fellow buy-back centres; We are reinvesting our revenues and watch over our operation diligently, unlike our competitors.

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

Yes, by having outreach that motivates females on the benefits of entrepreneurship-it is rewarding.