Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We intend to create a subscription based food plan where professionals can get meals tailored to their dietary needs and restrictions. At the same time offer culinary entrepreneurial opportunities to undergraduates and high school leavers.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Our platform leverages a dedicated application to offer a subscription-based meal plan service, meticulously tailored to the unique dietary needs and restrictions of each customer. Recognizing the growing demand for personalized nutrition, our app ensures that people with food allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary preferences receive safe, nutritious, and convenient meal options that cater to their lifestyle. Beyond meal planning, the app also features a dedicated section for entrepreneurial opportunities. This section is designed to empower financially struggling undergraduates and aspiring culinary professionals by providing them with the tools, resources, and network necessary to create and grow their own food-related businesses. By addressing both the dietary needs of consumers and the financial challenges of students, our platform fosters a community of health-conscious individuals and budding entrepreneurs, contributing to a healthier, more financially stable community.

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

Many white-collar workers with food allergies and dietary restrictions face challenges in finding convenient, safe, and personalized meal options. Concurrently, financially struggling undergraduates often lack opportunities to earn a sustainable income. Our solution addresses both these issues by offering tailored meal plans specifically designed for professionals with dietary needs, ensuring they have access to nutritious and suitable meals. Additionally, we provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students in the culinary field, enabling them to generate income while pursuing their studies. This dual approach not only supports professionals in maintaining their health but also empowers students financially, reducing dropout rates and fostering a new generation of skilled entrepreneurs in the food industry.

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

1. Personalized Nutrition and convenience: Our subscription-based meal plans are tailored to each customer’s unique dietary needs and restrictions, ensuring they receive safe and nutritious food. The platform simplifies meal planning and preparation, saving customers time and effort in managing their dietary requirements. 2. Health Improvement: By providing access to customized, healthy meals, we promote better overall health and well-being for individuals with dietary restrictions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. 3. Entrepreneurial Empowerment: The app includes a dedicated section for entrepreneurial opportunities, helping financially struggling undergraduates and aspiring culinary professionals develop and grow their businesses. 4. Community Building: Our platform fosters a supportive community of health-conscious individuals and budding entrepreneurs.

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

1. Companies who make use of food vendors to cater for their staff meals. 2. Mid to high income professionals. 3. White-collar workers who may not have the time to prepare their own meals. 4. University undergraduates 5. Teenagers who are preparing to leave for the university.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-10-01

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

2

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.)

1. Name: Ochaba Alimat Profession: Accountant Role: Serves as financial adviser 2. Name: David John Sex: Male Profession: Software engineer Role: technology consultant and company app developer.

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

https://www.instagram.com/symbees_magic_fingers?igsh=MWtvYnM3eWl6ZHBuaQ==

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Our platform reduces poverty in society through its dual-focus approach. Firstly, it provides tailored meal plans, creating job opportunities for culinary professionals and suppliers, stimulating the local economy. Secondly, the app’s entrepreneurial section empowers undergraduates and aspiring chefs to start and grow their businesses. By offering training, resources, and a marketplace for their products, we enable these individuals to generate sustainable income. This financial empowerment reduces dropout rates and increases their potential for economic stability. Collectively, these efforts address food insecurity and unemployment.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Our platform promotes good health through several key mechanisms: 1. Personalized Meal Plans: By offering subscription-based meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs and restrictions, we ensure that customers receive balanced, nutritious meals that cater to their specific health conditions, such as food allergies, intolerances, or chronic diseases. This helps to prevent adverse reactions and promotes overall well-being. 2. Dietary Education: Through the app, users can access information and resources about healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition. This educational component empowers customers to make informed food choices that support long-term health. 3.Healthy Eating Habits: Regular delivery of personalized, healthy meals can help establish and reinforce healthy eating patterns, reducing reliance on unhealthy, processed foods. 4. Preventive Health: By ensuring access to appropriate nutrition, the platform helps mitigate the risk of diet-related health issues.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The dropout rate among undergraduates in Nigeria due to financial constraints is notably significant. According to various studies, approximately 18% of students in Nigerian tertiary institutions drop out primarily due to a lack of funds. This significant dropout rate highlights the urgent need for financial empowerment programs targeted at undergraduates, such as the mini-catering school we're offering.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The aspiring CEO and one of the two key partners are women. This is a source of inspiration to young girls and women. They will believe that they can do and be anything, when they hear the success stories of fellow women.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

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 platform will recruit dieticians, chefs, culinary teachers and software engineers. Thereby enhancing the goal of decent work and economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

3

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

4

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

4

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

4

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.

4

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 are various fpod delivery platforms in Nogeria, and a new one pops up every other week. However, there is none so far that is personalized and tailored to the specific dietary needs of customers. Our solution is unique in its execution of meal plans and the introduction of dieticians to give a healthy solution. The entrepreneurial opportunities as well are offered based on the financial capacities of target students.

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

GLOVO FOOD COURT We stand out by offering the personal touch. Everyone wants to be seen on a personal level. This level of service not only touches the physical health but also the mental health of our customers.

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

Yes. I have trained some female undergraduates in empowerment programmes I organized.