Ghana - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Production of Pro-biotic high protein animal feed from agri waste

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Feed-Star is a for-profit entity located in Tamale, Ghana that was set-up in 2023 and focuses on the usage of Agri-waste, insect larvae and other sustainable materials to produce animal feed for poultry, fish, rabbits, cattle, and pigs. Feed-Star believes the world’s ability to eradicate absolute poverty and adapt to the effects of climate change is dependent on exploring sustainable ways of producing and affecting the economic activities of businesses thus the choice of repurposing corn cobs and domestic waste.

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

The most of Poultry Farmers struggle to manage and sustain their businesses despite the daily increased demand for the meat and egg products. The major problem that hinders poultry farmers from meeting such demands, and even surviving but includes. 1. High cost of chicken feeds, feed supplements, vitamins, minerals, and antibiotics 2. High cost of local poultry products. This is because of the traditional raw materials used (cereals, grains, and fish meal) which has seasonal availability (affected by climate change), leading to its high cost (feed forms 70-80% of production cost).

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

1. Probiotic content enhances bird and fish resistant to diseases and infections such as kidney and respiratory illnesses, coccidiosis, fowl pox and Newcastle, among others. 2. Enhance growth for both layers, broilers, and fish. 3. Enhances egg laying. 4. Improves digestion. 5. Contains fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. 6. Reduction cost of production by eliminating the purchase of supplements and antibiotics

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

Feed-Star target customers includes farmers into 1. Poultry 2. Fish 3. Pig 4 Rabbit 5. Cattle 6. Sheep and goat

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-08-10

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

2

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

1. Delilah Tengan- A 21 year old female pursuing Bsc Development Management from the SD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa Campus 2. Ilham Imoro- A 25 year old female with a Bsc Development Management from the University for Development Studies Both have experience in business management, project management and research. As a team, we were finalists of the KIC Classic AgriTech Challenge 2023

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

https://www.instagram.com/feed.star_?utm_source=qr&r=nametag

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

Creating additional income source for crop maize farmers Creating new jobs for women and persons with accommodation

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Facilitating an increase in maize production. Helping farmers increase production of protein products

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

our product facilitates improving nutrition through providing affordable and healthy feeds

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

we are creating economoc opportunities for women

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Promoting sustainable economic growth and employment

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

Innovation to reduce production cost whilst addressing climate change

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

Promotion of sustainable consumption and production through re-purposing

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

reducing the emissions from agri waste and reduction of the demand on fish meal and cereals aimed at increasing availability of fish and cereals for food and improving food security

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Focused establishing partnerships for economic growth and empowerment

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our product is an all in one feed that meets all feed needs thus protein, fiber,vitamins and minerals and probiotics. It is the first of its kind on the market

06.09 Competitive Analysis

our competitors include nyhira feeds, koujdis and addanehene yellow maize. Unlike these producers, our product contains fiber, protein, vitamins,minerals and most importantly pro-biotics, all one bag

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

yes, through my role in AfYEF, we are keen on adding value to the activities of women so to increase their income levels