Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

It is a remotely controlled vehicle which is designed to provide essential utility and mobility and to address the need for efficient and versatile solutions for tasks such as transporting payloads, equipment, or supplies across diverse terrains.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

The startup will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable remote operation and semi-autonomous navigation capabilities. It will feature a robust chassis, motorized wheels, sensors for obstacle detection, and a payload carrying capacity suitable for a range of applications.

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

The main problem being solved by our creation is the health and safety risks which are taken by people who work in harsh and diverse environments such as disaster occasions and other places which could be threatening to life of a human being. It is also applicable in logistics and agricultural contexts.

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

The major benefits are; -Easy movement of cargo with maximum human safety and comfort -Extensive modifications capabilities and support to suit particular roles of service -Sustainable, low cost operational scheme using a renewable energy architecture ( fully electric, eco friendly system ) -Automation capabilities for repetitive transport tasks, and centralized control system for multi-unit control and cordination

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

Targeted customers are in the Freight and logistics industry, construction sites, warehousing, and in agriculture

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-01-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

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.)

They are university students undertaking bachelor degree in engineering and computer science and experienced in the development of various mini projects.

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?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Since my project aims in ensuring that the health and safety risks are addressed thus it contributes to no poverty goal since the manpower will be protected and the workforce to build and protect our country will be fit for work and building the nation.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

My startup is complying with the zero hunger goal as it is very useful in the agricultural industry especially in the field so it will help so much in attaining the goal.

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

The good health and well-being goal is totally achieved by the startup because it aims in protecting the health and fitness of people working in diverse terrains and conditions ensuring their safety.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

The startup can be a learning site for others on possibilities of developing safe and innovative solutions to other problems not yet properly addressed in our communities

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

The UGV is a gender-neutral entity that grants equal opportunity, flexibility and mechanical advantage to all persons on the basis of gender

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

It may be a good solution in places where there is trouble in carrying water from one place to another.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Yes it is a sustainable and low cost operational scheme using a renewable energy architecture ( fully electric, eco friendly system ). So it achieve the goal of affordable and clean energy use.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

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

It foster innovation and aid in building of infrastructures because it aids in various activities in the construction industry and other related fields.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Yes It reduces inequality because it is neutral to all aspects and does not favor any country more than another and it may be applicable and helpful to all countries and within all countries, so it achieves the goal of reducing inequality.

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

The startup promotes sustainable and safe conditions to the user and the environment so it attains the goal of sustainable cities and communities.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Yes it promotes responsible consumption and production by integrating reusable and recyclable components, optimizing resource use, and incorporating design elements that allow for easy disassembly and refurbishment, the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) project minimizes waste and promotes the efficient use of materials thus promoting circular economy.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

It has actions to combat the climate change by using energy efficient technologies and renewable energy sources using the low emission materials thus it contributes to climate action goal.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

The startup is helpful in this field as it may be used in land management activities such as planting trees, supplying soil stabilizers and in supporting biodiversity in conservation projects such as monitoring biodiversity

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

6

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

It may be used in surveillance and security purposes especially in conflict prone areas and it is equipped with monitoring capabilities. The startup can also be well used by the marginalized groups in the community to assist them in various activities and also be helpful in disaster response and provision of humanitarian aids.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

The startup contributes and promotes partnership for the goal by fostering collaboration and technology transfer also attracting funding from various sources including international and private investors.

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.

5

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

5

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

5

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.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

The startup is a version which aims in providing solutions in diverse environments and terrains. In our communities its not a common one.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Potential competitors are the vehicles that are driven by people in work environments to carry various objects. What makes the startup stand from them is its remote control system and its eco friendliness in terms of using renewable sources of energy.

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