Ghana - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Mobile Mech. App is a digital platform connecting vehicle owners with mechanics over the mobile , providing on-demand auto repair services such as road-side break down assistance, towing services and scheduled maintenance directly at the user's location.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Mobile Mech. App aims to provide car owners with several mechanics to select from and provide them with road-side break down assistance, towing services, scheduled maintenance, car parts replacements and car spa services. The car owners can book these services from any mechanic of their choosing and have come to their location for repairs and maintenance. This service saves time and provides convenience by eliminating the need to visit traditional repair shops. The app features real-time tracking, transparent pricing, and user reviews to ensure quality and trust.

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

The primary issue we address is the inconvenience, stress and time loss associated with traditional auto repair services. Vehicle owners often have to leave their vehicles at repair shops, arrange alternative transportation, and wait for extended periods. Our solution offers a more efficient, transparent, and customer-centric approach by bringing the repair services to the customer's location, thus saving time and reducing hassle.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Convenience: Users can book repairs at their preferred location and time, avoiding the need to visit a repair shop. Efficiency: Quick access to professional mechanics reduces vehicle downtime, ensuring users get back on the road faster

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our Project aims to serve the following people; 1. Vehicle owners: This is by giving the easier and reliable method of getting access to the services we provide. 2. Mechanics: This is by increasing their customer reach in their various locations. 3. Our future Staff: This is by providing them with employment in our organization with befitting salaries.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-20

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

6

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

1. Gerald Jerry Quayson - Project Lead, Computer Science Undergraduate of the University of Cape Coast, National Service Personnel 2. Joel Okine- Project Developer, Computer Science Undergraduate of University of Cape Coast, National Service Personnel 3.Loretta Agyeman- Project Lead in Marketing and Advertising, Computer Science Graduate in University of Ghana. 4. Kofi Asare Odei - Project Resource Manager, Staff at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Political Science Graduate in University of Ghana. 5.Eugenia Chandi - Project Lead in business Management, Procurement Undergraduate in the University of Cape Coast, National Service Personnel 6.Bannor Kokwa Cyprian Cornelius - Project developer, Undergraduate of University of Cape Coast, National service personnel

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

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Our project contributes to reducing poverty by creating job opportunities for skilled mechanics, allowing them to work flexibly and increase their income. By connecting mechanics directly with customers, we eliminate the need for intermediaries, ensuring better earnings for service providers. Additionally, our transparent pricing and competitive rates make auto repair services more affordable for vehicle owners, indirectly reducing their financial burden

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

an auto repair service may not seem directly related to the Zero Hunger goal, there are several ways in which our project can indirectly contribute to this important objective. Supporting Economic Stability Job Creation

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Our project actively promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for female mechanics to join the platform and earn a livelihood. We provide training programs and support to encourage more women to enter the traditionally male-dominated auto repair industry. Additionally, our team includes female leadership, demonstrating our commitment to gender diversity and empowerment.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Our project promotes decent work and economic growth by creating new job opportunities for mechanics and supporting small business owners. By providing a platform that connects mechanics directly with customers, we enable service providers to expand their customer base, increase their income, and work under better conditions. This approach fosters economic growth within the automotive repair sector and supports local economies.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Mobile Mech. App represents a significant innovation in the auto repair industry by introducing a digital platform that streamlines the service delivery process. By leveraging technology, we enhance infrastructure within the industry, making it more efficient and customer-friendly. Our app facilitates real-time tracking, transparent transactions, and quality control, setting a new standard for auto repair services.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Our platform helps reduce inequalities by providing equal opportunities for mechanics regardless of their background. By allowing mechanics to set their schedules and prices, we empower them to compete fairly and reach a broader customer base. However, the impact is somewhat limited as it primarily benefits those already skilled in auto repair.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

2

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

4

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

There is a traditional way but our project seeks to make connects faster reliable and efficient

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Uncle Fitter in Ghana. What separates us from this is the fact that we provide a variety of reliable mechanics at different locations ones which maybe even more closer to the vehicle owner. This also gives us the advantage over them in service delivery. There are other service providers like jiji who have mechanics in their listings but we do different is focus on main services related to vehicles and emergency response for situations like road-side break down of vehicle.

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

Yes. I am currently participating in an entrepreneurial training for the female students in the University of Ghana which is organized by the organization i work at as a national service personnel.