Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

iInnovative platform automating math exams. Students enroll, complete exams, and scan answers. Mathematics Mentor uses OCR and AI for instant grading and feedback, saving educators time and supporting remote learning with accurate, timely assessments.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Legolas Technologies, a dynamic software development startup poised to revolutionize the industry with our innovative solutions. At Legolas Technologies, we specialize in delivering custom software applications tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across diverse industries. Our team of skilled developers and engineers is committed to delivering exceptional results, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and accelerate business growth. From web and mobile app development to enterprise software solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the evolving demands of the market.

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

In most of our Tanzanians school, Teachers especially those teaching science subjects are less competent to the mathematics subjects, making it hard for students not to get the best answers for their questions, less examinations practices and scarcity of books. all these are the problems our students faces, we can solve this problem by using a single centralized platform that will help a student get all the examinations he/she want and the best answers with explanations, this will increase their capabilities and be very good in mathematics and science subjects

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

this solution we provide is very beneficial in education corner, since we sometimes lack good teachers to tell the students the mathematics and science concepts, doing examinations and get precise answers. The solution will solve all at once, sometimes it is hard to arrange a 100+ class, let you print the 100 papers, but this system will simplify that, make 100+ students free of paper, not only we solve the educational issues but also environment friendliness is considered.

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

Our startup is aiming to serve the African students and more over whole world.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-02-29

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

6

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

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

Joyder Johanness (Female, Computer Engineer with an experience of more than 3 years) Abdulkadri Omari (Male, IT with an experience of more than 4 years) bryson Lema (Male, Computer Science with an experience of more than 1 years) Erick Alex (Male, Cyber Security Expert with an experience of more than 4 years) Edrick katabarula (Male, Computer Science with an experience of more than 4 years)

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

https://legolas.tech

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

No Poverty is tacked by my startup in a way that all students can access the materials no matter how 2their financial status they might have

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

2

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

2

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Mathematics Mentor makes quality education more accessible by providing a platform that can be accessed remotely. This is especially crucial for students in remote or underserved areas who may not have access to quality educational resources or experienced educators.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Our startup has an equal chances for men and women as it is seen that there is a leader top one in the company organization

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

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

Minimization of Travel: Mathematics Mentor supports remote learning, allowing students to access exams and educational resources from anywhere with an internet connection. This reduces the need for physical travel to exam centers, thereby lowering carbon emissions from transportation.

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

Job Creation: The development and maintenance of the Mathematics Mentor platform create employment opportunities for software developers, engineers, educators, and support staff. By expanding its operations, the project can further contribute to job creation, particularly in the technology sector.

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

Technological Innovation: Mathematics Mentor harnesses cutting-edge technologies such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate the examination process. This technological innovation improves the efficiency and accuracy of assessments, leading to more reliable outcomes and better educational experiences.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

We have gender equality within my start up where both women and men have equal chance to leadership

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

By digitizing examinations and assessments, Mathematics Mentor reduces the need for physical infrastructure associated with traditional paper-based exams. This indirectly contributes to sustainable urban development by minimizing the demand for resources such as paper, land, and energy, thus reducing the environmental footprint of educational institutions within cities and communities. Equitable Access to Education: Mathematics Mentor promotes equitable access to quality education by providing a digital platform that can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. This is particularly beneficial for urban areas where access to educational resources may be unevenly distributed. By leveling the playing field, Mathematics Mentor helps create more inclusive communities where all residents have access to educational opportunities. Promotion of Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning is essential for building sustainable cities and communities by empowering individuals to adapt to

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

Reduction of Paper Consumption: By providing a digital platform for examinations and assessments, Mathematics Mentor significantly reduces the need for paper-based exams. This leads to a reduction in paper consumption, which helps conserve forests and reduces the environmental impact associated with paper production, including deforestation, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Mathematics Mentor facilitates digital examinations, significantly reducing the need for paper-based tests. By eliminating paper usage, the project minimizes deforestation, conserves natural resources, and reduces carbon emissions associated with paper production and transportation.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Mathematics Mentor facilitates digital examinations, significantly reducing the demand for paper-based tests. By minimizing paper consumption, the project helps preserve forests and terrestrial ecosystems, which are essential for biodiversity conservation and combating land degradation.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

We practice the involvement of both gender in the startup making it more sound strong and justice

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

We have partnered with other startups in performing some projects, more over we as the startup we are the team number one

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.

3

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

this project is a new to our society but it extends some existing project but in its own it has its new way of implementation that makes it stand unique and new to other existing projects, this project is a big project and is self depending and it is very impactive to the society when it will be implemented to full

06.09 Competitive Analysis

As for our previous research on this kind of educational solutions, there is no feasible competitor whos has till now made this kind of move, so we have no competitor

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