South Africa - Startup under 3 years old
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Calab Baloyi_
We are sunflower oil manufacturing company,we also supply the remaining sunflower cake as feed for our local poultry and piggery farmers
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Calab Baloyi_
Describe your project or startup in a few words
We are sunflower oil manufacturing company,we also supply the remaining sunflower cake as feed for our local poultry and piggery farmers
01.01 Describe your startup in more detail
Initially we started as a crop production company selling spinach(fordhook giant) to local street vendors working on a 2500 square meter of land ,but due to high demand we decided to move into the agro-Processing space where we buy our sunflower seeds from local farmers then process the seeds into edible sunflower oil
01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?
We trying to empower and educate people in our townships that it's possible to create our own products and employ plus empower others in our townships, when we can create our own products we create an eco system in the townships which creates employment and opportunities for others in the surrounding areas
01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).
Our sunflower oil is created without any added preservatives and chemicals which allows us to create a healthier society
01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?
We us a business to business model where we supply our sunflower oil to other restaurants in the townships and surrounding areas , which helps us employ and save costs for other businesses in the area
01.05 When was your company established?
2022-02-08
01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?
Yes
01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?
0
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.)
-7 years sales experience at altron -production planning certificate from Tswane university of technology -Advanced hydrophonics certificate from the University of Tswane -HACCP certificate from Alison academy
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?
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
We currently have employed 3 woman in our company which allows the opportunity to feed their families and we still use our farm to donate all the produce we harvested which helps in the poverty issue in our communities
02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal
5
02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup
We do our best to train other young people on how to start their farming projects and build sustainable business with the help of local NGO called BPS program
02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal
5
02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup
We use naturally grown seeds to process our oil using no chemicals which will affect the nutritional benefits of the oil
02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal
5
02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup
We train young people with the help of a local NGO named BPS to train youth on how to start their own farms and sustainable business
02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal
6
02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup
We currently employ 3 woman in our business of which 2 are considered youth under the age of 35
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
Using HCCP standard the team is well trained in water saving techniques and maintaining a clean working environment
02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal
5
02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup
We currently use municipal electricity and we pay the rates as stated by our municipality
02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth
6
02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup
We train all our team members on the skills required to run a successful business including sending them to workshops that help them expand their skills and knowledge, we help employee our employees with skills so that they can also open their own businesses in the future, we recently bought a flour mill for our team so they can open they own business as well
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
We bring innovation in the townships by purchasing innovative machine like our oil extraction machine and oil filtering machines showing innovation in the township market
02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal
5
02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup
We gender inclusive where we also employ 3 females
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
We sell our oil to other businesses in the townships which helps create sustainability in our communities
02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal
4
02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup
Not answered02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal
5
02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup
We still maintain our farm where we plant trees and vegetables to help with climate change
02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal
6
02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup
We use a metered connection for water which allows us to save water and use water sparingly
02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal
5
02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup
On our farm we use crop rotation process and organic manure which allows us to maintain land health
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
Not answered02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal
5
02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup
We have partnered with the Gauteng department of agriculture and rural development to help us maintain good farming practices. -we also partnered with the business partners limited to help us grow the company
06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.
6
06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.
2
06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.
3
06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.
4
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.
6
06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.
5
06.08 Justification for my startup
We manufacture Sunflower cooking oil , although the product is not unique,the fact that we cater for bulk buyers n 5litre, 10litre and 20litre ,which allows to provide easy access to quality sunflower oil in the township economy
06.09 Competitive Analysis
They are large companies supplying sunflower oil brands like excel, sunfoil , D'lite etc Although they may large companies they do not have easily access to they township market,which gives us an opportunity to cater for that market
11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?
We employed and trained 3 female employees and training them on how to start their businesses
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