South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Skip the guesswork and unnecessary lifting. Know exactly how much gas you have left with a glance at your phone.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

your one-stop solution for worry-free gas usage! We're a startup that combines innovative software with an easy-to-use IoT device to monitor gas levels in canisters of all sizes, from your home grill (5kg) to your industrial kitchen or heating system (90kg).your one-stop solution for worry-free gas usage! We're a startup that combines innovative software with an easy-to-use IoT device to monitor gas levels in canisters of all sizes, from your home grill (5kg) to your industrial kitchen or heating system (90kg).

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

Know exactly how much gas you have left with a glance at your phone. Eliminate the risk of running out of gas during cooking or heating.

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

Plan your refills efficiently, avoiding last-minute scrambles and potential delivery delays. Plan your refills efficiently, avoiding last-minute scrambles and potential delivery delays.

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

Homeowners: Enjoy uninterrupted grilling, heating, and outdoor cooking with our easy-to-use system. Restaurants: Maintain a smooth workflow in your kitchen. Ensure consistent gas supply for peak hours and avoid disruptions during service. Construction Sites and Industrial Settings: Keep operations running smoothly by monitoring gas levels in generators, heaters, and other equipment.Homeowners: Enjoy uninterrupted grilling, heating, and outdoor cooking with our easy-to-use system. Restaurants: Maintain a smooth workflow in your kitchen. Ensure consistent gas supply for peak hours and avoid disruptions during service. Construction Sites and Industrial Settings: Keep operations running smoothly by monitoring gas levels in generators, heaters, and other equipment.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-02-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

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.)

Seasoned Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in web and mobile applications development, specializing in AI and blockchain technologies. Proven ability to lead teams and projects to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve complex business challenges.

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?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Potential for partnerships with gas suppliers, propane tank retailer and delivery drivers making way for jobs to eliminate poverty.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Millions of people worldwide rely on propane gas for cooking but at the same time a lot of households throw away food because of not knowing the right quantities to cook and how much energy it uses so we solve this by providing accurate data to ensure no to zero food is wasted and hence no hunger.

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

Safety and security because running out of gas unexpectedly can be disruptive and potentially dangerous. Rapera's real-time monitoring helps users avoid such situations, preventing disruptions to essential applications like cooking or heating . This can indirectly contribute to well-being by ensuring a more reliable and predictable gas supply.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

2

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

Rapera promotes efficient gas usage which translate to reduced costs and lower emissions. Enabling responsible gas management Real-time monitoring helps prevent overfilling canisters or neglecting low gas levels, minimizing the risk of leaks or improper disposal of unused gas.

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

By creating jobs and promoting a new technology, Rapera could contribute to this goal.

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

Rapera represents an innovation in gas level monitoring technology, potentially aligning with this goal.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

If Rapera is priced competitively and becomes a cost-effective solution compared to traditional methods of monitoring gas levels, it can improve accessibility for low-income households that rely on propane for cooking or heating.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Reduced gas use puts less demand on city infrastructure for propane transportation and distribution. Efficient gas utilisation can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from propane-powered appliances in cities, which improves air quality.

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

Rapera enables real-time monitoring, assisting users in avoiding gas canister overstocking and potential leakages. This reduces wasted gasoline and inappropriate disposal while encouraging ethical consumption behaviours. The widespread deployment of Rapera has the potential to reduce total propane demand. This might encourage gas producers to adopt more environmentally friendly techniques across the production chain.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Reduced demand for propane might encourage producers to optimise extraction and transportation operations, perhaps resulting in a slight reduction in greenhouse gas emissions related with propane production. Rapera promotes efficient gas usage and its potential for a minor reduction in emissions. As the user base grows, the collective impact on emissions reduction becomes more significant.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

2

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

is likely minimal and indirect.

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

2

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.

6

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

3

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

5

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.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

Rapera is a pioneering product. By implementing novel gas level monitoring technologies,

06.09 Competitive Analysis

We understand that there have been previous attempts at gas level monitoring solutions. However, these solutions often faced challenges with accuracy and reliability. Rapera takes a different approach by utilizing advanced sensor technology and rigorous testing procedures to ensure our product delivers precise and dependable gas level data

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

I manage a couple of my age mates LinkedIn account and i helped them get gigs and jobs, also try to hire and empower more female entrepreneurs.