Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This is an information technology-based project, an IT firm that seeks to curb insurgence and provide real-time info on issues that bothers security while creating employment for young innovative tech-savvy youths between the ages of 16 -35 years.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

iCrea8 is an information technology-based project billed to start in phases. i. Phase 1: this project starts as a business venture where telecommunication spare parts would be made available and sold at a moderate rate to consumers as a means of raising capital. ii. Phase 2: in this phase, doors of employment will be opened to young entrepreneurs who specialize in engineering specifically hardware and software engineers. They will be responsible for effecting repairs and troubleshooting mobile devices, laptops and telecommunication devices. It will be a full department capable of functioning by itself. iii. Phase 3: this phase will be a full-blown IT firm which has always been the dream, it will consist of a team of programmers, network analysts, cyber security experts and software developers. The goal is to create an academy, encourage and create job opportunities for young innovative minds while working directly with security agencies to curb insurgence by providing real-time info.

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

The unemployment rate in my country is very high, a situation where graduates can't secure jobs after graduating from high institutions and serving their Country. It is worth noting that the rate of insurgence and cyber crimes has increased over time with young people in my nation accounting for more than 80 percent of these crimes. This project is aimed at employment for the youths, taking these young ones from the street and harnessing their potential for good. if these young tech-savvy minds are taught to put their skills into good use and channel their energy into something blissful, it will reduce the rate of crime, improve society, provide jobs and most importantly assist security agencies to bring to book the perpetrators of cyber crimes by the virtue of information provided by the firm.

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. it will create employment 2. it will reduce crime 3. it will improve learning 4. tech giants who will put the community on the map will be born 5. Safety awareness campaign will be created and practised

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

This project will serve the entire community, city and nation if actualized.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2010-01-01

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

3

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.)

Promise Chidi; a geologist and a real estate manager Meyazino Egware: a barrister and a human rights activist Alice Ataije: a business admin officer Madam Sandra Egbelu Sandra: Chief Account Officer (PHED)

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

http://twitter.com/dizdsmilly

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

My project will create employment for youths because it will require engineers, software developers, network analysts, and cyber security experts. It will give everyone an equal opportunity to get a job and maximise their potential/ skills especially those who are willing to venture into the IT world.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By creating employment, employees will earn a living and take care of their families. I do not doubt that a lot of families will be improved by this project.

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

a lot of unemployed youths in society are abusing substances but when they channel their energy into something better, they will leave a healthier life and prolong their days. This is the reason, this project is channelled towards the youths so as to make our community a healthier place to live.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

the birth of this project will grant so many access to a quality education because they will be taught by professionals who has experience on the job through the years by the virtue of our academy initiative.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

iCrea8 project is not gender-selective, everyone will have an equal opportunity to participate regardless of their gender.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

While creating a conducive atmosphere of learning, we will also carry out communal projects periodically to sensitize and provide communities with pipe-borne water among other projects

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

When there is employment of labour, productivity will increase, and the economy will improve massively. My startup will have a positive impact on the economy because of job creation.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

my project seeks to create a world of innovative minds, and critical thinkers who can create something out of nothing .

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Africa has been undermined for a long time, it's time for the next tech giants to rise from this continent. My project will put the country on the map and compete in all fairness with the existing protocols

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Every country, city or community wishes to prosper and my project will achieve this goal

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

3

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

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

creating a forum where the youths are financially enabled will restore peace to a certain level in society, and my project will surely promote peace and create an inclusive institution at all levels.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

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.

5

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

5

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

5

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.

5

05.08 Justification

while I may not be able to say that no one has ventured into this project Idea, I still haven't seen nor heard of any within my region. this project is unique and innovative because it has a timeline and it will improve learning through its academy, create safety awareness and create jobs in society. Imagine a situation where someone loses his/ her gadgets through robbery or a loved one is kidnapped, the distress it brings to those individuals cannot be quantified. everything can not be left to the police but if such individuals make contact with us, we would be able to track their location and disseminate the right information to security operatives to take down those behind the crimes. our charges will be fair and we will be accessible. Just as the United States has its own NASA, this one will operate in a similar role through our cyber security experts.

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

I've done my research and I don't know of any competitor right now but I've learnt to never say never. However, my vision to see the youths stand out and to create a peaceful environment and atmosphere where people can easily move around without fear will always make me stand out because I am committed to this cause and will not stop until this dream is achieved.

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

Yes, I persuade parents in my community to allow their girl child to venture into businesses and to support them to stand before they get married so that they wouldn't become a liability to their husbands. The example I cite to them is that a lady with an entrepreneurial mindset will manage her home and contribute to societal development.