South Africa - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The idea is to implement a two-pipe system. The two pipes will be used for water output from the one input pipe. One output pipe is for to dump the dirty water and the second output pipe will be connected to a container/tank to store the cold water.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The technology we will be implementing is referred to as Electromechanical actuation. Electromechanical actuators are any devices that operate on the idea of immediately transforming electricity into motion. The term "electromechanical actuator" refers to a very broad range of components. In the process of our idea, the stepper motors work with a diverter valve to control fluid flow between the two pipes. When stepper motors are used in conjunction with diverter valves, they provide continuous rotary or linear motion to actuate the valve mechanism, allowing precise and controlled redirection of fluid flow. The motor will be connected to the diverter valve’s mechanism through a mechanical linkage. This linkage is responsible for translating the motor’s rotational or linear motion into the movement needed to actuate the valve. The motor will require motor drivers or controllers to manage the operation of the motor.

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

We are trying to provide a solution for cold water wastage in households by understanding the causes of the wastage and how to implement technological solutions that will save liters of wasted water. The goal for this challenge is to ensure that our solution is physically practical and theoretically relies on mathematics, technology and physics.

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

With the dual pipe-line system, as mentioned before, cold water will be stored for later use. Thus, excessively decreasing the amount of cold-water wastage. The stored water can be used for jobs that do not require clean water such as washing the car, washing shoes, cleaning the toilet, cleaning the kitchen, etc. Another advantage is the water that is being saved, on a larger scale, will benefit the economy and environment and more people will have access to clean water supplies.

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

This project is aimed at serving poor communities and rural areas. By implementing the solution to various households, a significant amount of water can be saved and redistributed to households and areas that require clean water. Ultimately, his creates safer environments and healthier communities.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-10-25

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

4

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

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

Amogelang is the founder/project manager. Amogelang obtained his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology specializing in Robotics programming. He has programming skills and experience. Thabiso Marakalala is the senior manager with people skills. He has experience dealing with people that he obtained from his audiology course which requires working with and helping people. Komana Morema is the developer with computer skills. Komana completed certificate in Information Systems. He has experience with creating and maintaining systems. Tsholofelo Moetjie is our legal adviser. Tsholo obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Law.

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amogelang-sehlako-b2246b281/

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Our startup aims to reduce water wastage from multiple households, which saves more clean water that can be distributed to communities that do not have access to clean water supplies.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Our startup uses innovative technology to achieve its designated goal. It uses a technology referred to as Electromechanical actuation.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

2

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

We wish to collaborate with various individuals and organizations to grow and improve efficiency within our startups through partnerships.

05.01 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

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

5

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.

2

05.08 Justification

Our project idea uses a technology referred to as Electromechanical actuation. The technology in itself is not unique. However, it has not been implemented in this context or industry to solve water wastage as we are attempting to. The technology had only been used in other industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Robotics.

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

Our main competitors are Grundfos and Envirosystems. Our projects stands out by making use of innovative technologies and user-friendly technologies to achieve its designated goal of creating sustainable water solutions,

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

No