Zimbabwe - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Ticket Kulture is an online ticketing platform. One can buy tickets using all common payment methods such as Ecocash and Innbucks. Afterwards, they get a downloadable ticket with a unique QR code that can be scanned on gate entry from their phone.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Ticket Kulture is an online ticket selling website for all types of events. The platform allows a user to check out all listed shows around the nation. A user can see a detailed description of the show, the main flier, performing acts, venue, time and the pricing for the tickets. Once they click on a selected show, they can see the confirmation videos of the performing artists as well as more details about the show. When one clicks the buy button, a user is redirected to the buy page where the can select the type and quantity of tickets they want. Next, a user can select the payment method they want to use. Ticket Kulture allows various payment methods such as Ecocash, Innbucks, MasterCard and VISA Card. After a user buys a ticket, they get a highly secured and downloadable ticket with a unique QR Code which can only be scanned once upon gate entry. This can be done from anywhere, at anytime. Ticket Kulture is the best platform in its field due to its simplicity and essential features

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

Zimbabwe's event ticketing industry is not technologically advanced enough to meet international standards, hence the creation of Ticket Kulture. 1. Ticket Kulture allows users to purchase tickets for an event from anywhere and at anytime. Hence, solving the problem of users having to stress about going to the nearest ticket outlets or ticket selling agents. 2. Ticket Kulture provides the user with a highly secured ticket with a unique QR code that can only be scanned once upon gate entry. This solves problems for event organizers such as ticket fraud. 3. Multiple Payment options such as Ecocash, Innbucks, VISA Cards, Bank Cards and Master Cards allows for convenient methods for users to use while buying tickets. 4. Instead of manually counting tickets sold and comparing to the money obtained, Ticket Kulture provides real time analytics for the event organizers. This allows them to see tickets currently sold and the generated revenue in real time. 5. Strategic marketing for events.

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

Major benefits to event attendees and organizers: 1. Convenience and Accessibility: Ticket Kulture eliminates the need for attendees to travel to physical ticket outlets or deal with ticket selling agents. This solves the problem of users having to stress about accessing tickets. 2. Enhanced Security and Fraud Prevention: Ticket Kulture provides users with highly secured tickets featuring unique QR codes that can only be scanned once upon gate entry. This feature addresses the problem of ticket fraud, giving event organizers the confidence that their tickets are secure and cannot be duplicated or resold. 3. Flexible Payment Options: The platform offers a wide range of payment methods, including Ecocash, Innbucks, VISA Cards, Bank Cards, and Master Cards. 4. Real-Time Analytics and Reporting: This feature allows event organizers to track ticket sales and revenue generation in real-time. This eliminates the need for manual ticket counting and reconciliation.

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

Ticket Kulture's product and service offerings are designed to serve two primary target beneficiaries: 1. Event Attendes: These are the people who use the platform to buy Tickets online. Basically, everyone from the society is a customer as they are a potential event attende especially if they love the artist and are close to the venue (if its a music show) or if they have got something to do with the event (eg Business Seminar). Ticket Kulture offers a user friendly easy to use experience to buy a ticket from anywhere at anytime. 2. Event Organiser: Our product is also aimed at serving these. We offer a digital marketplace for them to sell tickets. Also, we offer real time analytics for their sales. Ticket Kulture also offers strategic marketing to event organisers.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-01-17

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.)

1. Daniel Chadambuka (myself)- Founder & CEO of Ticket Kulture. Undergraduate student at the National University of Science and Technology studying BSc Computer Science. A highly innovative, determined & strategic entrepreneur. Possess skills such as team building and coding. Also a researcher and marketing expert. 2. Nyasha Mukwakwami - Digital Engagement Specialist. A highly capable social media expert. With skills such as digital engagement, account management and social media marketing. Proficient with Instagram and Facebook.

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

https://www.ticketkulture.com/

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

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02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture plays a role, in supporting the No Poverty goal Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Ticket Fraud: Ticket Kulture's QR code system combat ticket fraud. This not benefits event organizers by boosting profits but also allows for reinvestment in expanding or establishing event businesses. Empowering Artists and Event Planners: Ticket Kulture brings about increased transparency and accountability in ticket sales. This transparency can empower artists and event planners including those coming from backgrounds with constraints to receive their share of revenue. This can help help them move up from poverty. Boosting Tax Revenues for Government; Through operations facilitated by Ticket Kulture the government stands to gain tax revenues. These funds can then be utilized to support welfare initiatives like healthcare services.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

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02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture does not have a direct impact on ending hunger but there are some indirect ways it could potentially contribute to the Zero Hunger goal: 1. Facilitating access to agricultural shows and exhibitions: Ticket Kulture could be used by organizers of agricultural shows such as the Harare Agricultural Show to sell tickets online. This could help promote sustainable agriculture by making it easier for farmers and the general public to attend these events, which often showcase new farming techniques, technologies, and agricultural products. 2. Enabling revenue generation for agricultural event organizers: By providing a secure and efficient ticketing platform, Ticket Kulture could help agricultural event organizers maximize their ticket sales revenue. This additional income could potentially be reinvested into initiatives that support sustainable agriculture and food security in local communities.

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture does not directly contribute to the Good Health and Well-Being goal, but it can indirectly support this goal in a few ways: 1. Promoting Healthy Events: Ticket Kulture can help event organizers market and sell tickets for events and activities that promote good health and well-being, such as fitness classes, wellness workshops, and charity runs for health awareness campaigns. Ticket Kulture can encourage participation in these type of events by providing with an efficient ticketing platform. 2. Convenience for Users: The convenience and accessibility of Ticket Kulture can have a positive impact on users' overall well-being. By eliminating the need to travel to physical ticket outlets, users can easily purchase tickets for shows in the comfort of their homes or offices.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

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02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

The platform's contribution to this SDG is fairly limited. Some minor ways in which it could indirectly support quality education include: 1. Enabling Access to Educational Events: Ticket Kulture's online platform could make it easier for people to access and attend educational events, such as conferences, or training workshops, by providing a convenient way to purchase tickets. 2. Potential for Educational Event Promotion: The platform could be used by event organizers to promote and sell tickets for educational events, which could help raise awareness and increase participation in these activities.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

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02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's online platform has the potential to contribute to the Gender Equality goal in a few ways: 1. Equal Opportunity for Users: Ticket Kulture is designed to be accessible and user-friendly for all individuals, regardless of gender. The online nature of the platform ensures that users are not discriminated against or treated differently based on their gender when purchasing tickets. 2. Potential for Promoting Women-Focused Events: The platform could be used by event organizers to promote and sell tickets for events and activities that specifically empower women and girls, such as workshops, conferences, or performances by female artists. This can help raise awareness and increase participation in these types of events.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

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02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture does not have a direct connection to the provision of clean water and sanitation services. The platform's main business is to facilitate the purchase and sale of tickets. However, the platform could potentially be used to sell tickets for events or campaigns related to clean water and sanitation, such as fundraisers. The platform's contribution to this Sustainable Development Goal is very limited.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

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02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations do not have a significant or direct impact on increasing access to affordable and clean energy for all. However, the platform could potentially be used to sell tickets for events or campaigns related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or sustainable energy initiatives, though this is not a primary function or focus of Ticket Kulture.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

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02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations have the potential to contribute significantly to the Decent Work and Economic Growth goal in the following ways: 1. Promoting Economic Growth: Ticket Kulture promotes the growth of the event industry by providing a convenient and secure way for event organizers to sell tickets. This helps event organizers, artists, and other stakeholders to generate revenue and grow their businesses. Also, Ticket Kulture has the ability to reach a wider audience which can lead to increased ticket sales, contributing to overall economic growth. 2. Facilitating Decent Work: Ticket Kulture can help support employment and job creation in the event industry, as event organizers, artists, and other service providers rely on the platform to carry out their work. 3. Government Tax Revenue: Ticket Kulture can contribute to tax revenue for governments through various taxes (e.g., sales tax, corporate tax).

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

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02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations contribute significantly to the Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure goal in the following ways: 1. Innovation in the Ticketing Industry: Ticket Kulture is an innovative online ticketing platform that is moving away from traditional physical ticket. The platform's use of technology, such as online ticket purchasing and real timem analytics represents a significant innovation in the ticketing industry. This shift towards online ticketing solutions helps to improve the efficiency and accessibility. 2. Resilient Infrastructure: Ticket Kulture's cloud-based platform and infrastructure are designed to be scalable, reliable, and resilient, ensuring that event organizers and attendees can access the platform and manage their events even during periods of high demand or unexpected events.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

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02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations have the potential to contribute significantly to the Reduced Inequalities goal in the following ways: 1. Accessibility: By offering a digital ticketing platform, Ticket Kulture is not limited by geographical boundaries, allowing people from anywhere in the world to access and purchase tickets. This helps to reduce inequalities in access to events and entertainment. 2. Democratizing the Ticketing Industry: Ticket Kulture democratizes the ticketing industry by providing event organizers, regardless of their size or location, with access to a comprehensive set of tools and services. This helps smaller or emerging event organizers to compete with larger, established players, reducing inequalities in the industry. 3. By offering a digital ticketing platform, Ticket Kulture is helping to bridge the digital divide between first world countries and us Zimbabwe.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

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02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

1. Crowd Management: By enabling online ticket sales, the platform can minimize crowding and congestion in certain areas, contributing to a safer and more secure event experience. 2. Ticket Kulture's digital platform inherently reduces the need for physical ticketing materials (e.g., paper tickets, queuing infrastructure), hence environmental sustainability impact in cities & communities

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

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02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations have a contribution to the Responsible Consumption and Production goal. 1. Reduced Resource Consumption: Ticket Kulture's digital ticketing platform inherently reduces the need for physical ticketing materials, such as paper tickets, print infrastructure, and associated resources. This shift towards a more digital and paperless ticketing system can contribute to reducing resource consumption and waste. 2. Circular Economy Considerations: Ticket Kulture actively promotes the reuse and repurposing of event materials to support a more circular economy model. The platform reuse the same ticket counter booth and scanning equipment for multiple events, rather than discarding these resources after a single use. This help to minimize waste and keep these materials in circulation for longer. 3. Environmental Impact Awareness: Ticket Kulture's marketing emphasize the environmental and cost-saving advantages of using digital tickets.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

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02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

1. Reduced Carbon Footprint: Ticket Kulture's digital ticketing reduces the carbon footprint associated with traditional paper-based ticketing systems. By minimizing the need for physical ticketing materials, transportation, and infrastructure, the platform helps to lower greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. 2. As mentioned in the previous goal, Ticket Kulture actively promotes the reuse and repurposing of ticketing infrastructure, which aligns with the principles of a circular economy and helps to reduce waste and resource consumption. These circular economy practices contribute indirectly to climate action by minimizing the environmental impact of event operations.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

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02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's current offerings and strategic focus do not include any initiatives designed to support the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. However: Ticket Kulture could potentially be used to support marine-focused events, fundraisers, or educational campaigns hence having an impact in the SDG

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

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02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

1. Reduced Resource Consumption: As mentioned earlier, Ticket Kulture's digital ticketing platform reduces the need for physical ticketing materials which can help conserve terrestrial resources and ecosystems. By promoting the use of eco-friendly digital tickets, the platform contributes to the sustainable use of land-based resources. 2. Indirect Environmental Benefits: The reduction in resource consumption for example, the decreased demand for paper, printing, and transportation resources can help alleviate some pressures on land-based environments and biodiversity.

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

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02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

1. Promoting Accountability and Transparency: Ticket Kulture helps promote justice for event organizers and artists by addressing the lack of accountability in terms of sales and reach. By providing a more transparent and accountable system for event ticketing and revenue tracking, Ticket Kulture can help reduce conflicts and disputes. 2. Conflict Resolution and Dispute Management: The platform's focus on improving accountability and transparency in the event ticketing industry can contribute to more peaceful and inclusive event experiences.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

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02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Ticket Kulture's business model and operations have a moderate contribution to the Partnerships for the Goal, with potential for further enhancement: 1. Collaborative Partnerships: Ticket Kulture's platform is designed to facilitate collaboration and partnership between event organizers, venues, artists, and other stakeholders in the events industry. By enabling seamless communication & data sharing, the platform supports the development of effective and inclusive partnerships. 2. Industry-Wide Engagement: Through its digital ticketing and event management solutions, Ticket Kulture is able to engage a wide range of industry players, from small event organizers to large-scale venues and entertainment companies.

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.

3

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

2

06.08 Justification for my startup

Here in Zimbabwe, online ticket ticketing is still an uncommon thing. However, Ticket Kulture has set a long term mission to dominate this industry. Ticket Kulture unlike other few competitors such as clicknpay is only focuced on online ticketing this makes us unique as we can focus entirely on strategizing to normalise the culture of online ticketing for events. Ticket Kulture is a unque and highly innovative idea due to some of its features such as the artist's video confirmation feature. Also, Ticket Kulture's QR code generation and gate scanning makes it outstanding and very efficient. Ticket Kulture's process of buying a ticket is uniquely simple even for a person with little technology knowledge. This can help us to have many people constantly using our system. Ticket Kulture's ticket is a uniquely designed and highly secured downloadable ticket that can be scanned upon gate entrance from a user's phone.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main potential competitors are clicknpay and magetsi.com. What makes us stand out from them is that Ticket Kulture is only dedicated to event listing and ticket selling. Unlike the other two which have multiple services. Strategically, this gives us an advantage as we can aggressively market our one and only main agenda to the public with the mission of making online ticketing a normal culture in Zimbabwe. Also Ticket Kulture has a unique feature of artist confirmation video section which a user can use to have peace of mind from the artist's confirmation. Moreover, Ticket Kulture is uniquely designed to make any individual with little computer literacy to navigate till the buying process. Again, Ticket Kulture has come up with a unique marketing strategy and a specialist responsible of aggresive marketing of events via Social Media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok while targeting certain places due to the event's venue. This is not done by the other companies.

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

Yes, l have been working and coaching a young female entrepreneur on a project we want to conduct of Lithium refining into battery grade Lithium.