Zimbabwe - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We are a livestock manufacturing company offering organic, eco-friendly and affordable products

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Wascus Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd is a recently launched startup reaffirming the commitment of Zimbabwe to upholding the breadbasket of Africa by providing top notch organic products to our customers. We are introducing an affordable  ,eco-friendly and organic livestock for all animals. This innovative feed is poised to revolutionize the industry, offering a competitive edge and unparalleled benefits for all livestock. It is expertly crafted to support the healthy growth and development of young livestock, setting the stage for optimal performance and profitability.

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

United in our diversity by our common desire for innovation and our heroic resistance to poverty we as Wascus Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd company have noticed that due to abject poverty and hyper inflation many people are venturing into multiple streams of income mainly animal husbandry due to the fact that they are living below the poverty datim line  which is a $1.25 a day .we have recognized the need to entrench value addition in Zimbabwe taking education 5.0 which looks towards problems solving and value creation as our backbone  we are proud to present an organic ,eco-friendly straight feed this was because there is a high demand for an affordable alternative. We are aiming to curb the issue of ozone layer depletion, economic growth, unemployment and also health benefits

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

Wascus Feeds offers several distinct advantages over other Feeds available on the market 1. Affordability- our Feeds are priced competitively making it accessible to local farmers offering exceptional value without compromising on quality 2.Organic and Health Benefits- this feed is organic thus reducing the presence of carcinogens and ensuring the health of animals and humans aswell..........The competitive advantage of our Feeds stems from its meticulously balanced formulation, which provides essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals crucial for the early stages of animal growth. This results in robust, resilient animals with enhanced immune function, enabling them to thrive in various production systems. The feed's carefully selected ingredients are tailored to meet the specific nutritional requirements of growing animals, ensuring steady growth and efficient feed utilization. 3.Quality Assurance - it promotes a high bone to meat ratio ensuring the quality of the animal's meat

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

Local farmers in Zimbabwe and commercial farmers around Zimbabwe and the world at large Youth and women Schools

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-02-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

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.)

We are all young entrepreneurs aged between 19 and 22.We have been entrepreneurship training and have worked at various production facilities Very hard working and goal driven.

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/wascus_zimbabwe.pvt.ltd?igsh=NnpycmwwbWVqYWdi

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

United in our diversity by our common desire for innovation and our heroic resistance to poverty we as Wascus Zimbabwe Pvt Ltd company have noticed that due to abject poverty and hyper inflation many people are venturing into multiple streams of income mainly animal husbandry due to the fact that they are living below the poverty datim line  which is a $1.25 a day .we have recognized the need to entrench value addition in Zimbabwe taking education 5.0 which looks towards problems solving and value creation as our backbone  we are proud to present an organic ,eco-friendly straight feed this was because there is a high demand for an affordable alternative.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Our feed is a crucial step in the right direction as far as agriculture is concerned. With am organic ,eco-friendly and affordable livestock feed we are rest assured that the agriculture sector will be boosted hence eradicating hunger

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

The organic aspect of our feed will aim at alleviating the issue of carcinogens in both our livestock and us the humans who consume the meat and by products

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We have managed to align to  the urgent national ambition to  attain middle class income status by the year 2030 using the NDS1 ( National Development Stra1) by empowering  the youth and women in our society have through giving them jobs so that we have increased participation and decisions making by the youth and women in Zimbabwe We are aiming to give the women in our society a standing chance to venture into business with reference to agriculture so as to contribute and have equal opportunities as men

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

2

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

As I mentioned prior We have managed to align to  the urgent national ambition to  attain middle class income status by the year 2030 using the NDS1 ( National Development Strategy 1).We are focused on strategic expansion and vertical integration opportunities. With proper funding we hope to lay a foundation for economic growth whilst eradicating unemployment

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

We are introducing an affordable  ,eco-friendly and organic livestock for all animals. This innovative feed is poised to revolutionize the industry, offering a competitive edge and unparalleled benefits for all livestock. It is expertly crafted to support the healthy growth and development of young livestock, setting the stage for optimal performance and profitability.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Gone are the days where farming was said to be for men .we are promoting women also

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

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

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We want to introduce an organic and eco-friendly product that will help in climate action

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

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

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.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

6

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.

6

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.

5

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

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

Livestock Feeds are already in the market but our competitive advantage Is the organic aspect and affordability

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main competitors are national foods,profeeds, fivert just to name but a few We are introducing an affordable abd organic alternative

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

Yes besides promoting women empowerment with our startup I am also Part of a charity club called LEO which also gives precedent women in our society