Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

SCHOOL STATISTICS (schlstat): a web application, that tracks student performance, enabling parents & teachers to collaborate, make data-driven decisions & improve academic outcomes. Parents can access their ward's academic performance in real-time.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

SCHOOL STATISTICS (schlstat) is a web application that tracks and manages academic performance in secondary schools. Teachers enter student results, generating individual and collective performance data across all subjects. Parents/guardians can securely access their child's academic record, viewing thhighest and lowest scores in each subject to measure with their child's records. They can also communicate with form teachers to address concerns. School IT personnel manage user IDs and data, ensuring accuracy and security. Schlstat provides a centralized platform for performance tracking, parental engagement, and data-driven insights. It empowers parents to stay informed and engaged in their child's education the whole term, enabling data-driven decision-making. With schlstat, schools can foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and student-centered learning. The application promotes academic excellence, collaboration, and student success, making it a valuable tool for schools.

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

1. Centralized academic performance tracking for students and teachers. 2. Parental access to individual student performance, enabling informed engagement. 3. Real-time monitoring of student progress throughout the term. 4. Enhanced communication between parents, form teachers, and subject teachers. 5. Streamlined data management for School IT personnel. 6. Improved transparency and accountability in academic performance tracking. 7. Empowering parents to make data-driven decisions about their child's education. 8. Facilitating collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators to enhance student outcomes. By solving these problems, schlstat aims to promote academic excellence, student success, and effective communication in secondary schools.

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. Parents/guardians can access their child's academic performance in real-time, enabling them to stay informed and engaged in their child's education. This leads to better support and guidance for the child. 2. Teachers and parents can monitor student progress throughout the term, identifying areas of strength and weakness. This enables data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes. 3. The application facilitates communication between parents, form teachers, and subject teachers, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive learning environment. Additional benefits include: - Centralized data management for School IT personnel - Enhanced transparency and accountability in academic performance tracking - Empowerment of parents to make informed decisions about their child's education - Improved student outcomes through data-driven interventions.

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

1. Students: The application provides a platform for students to track their academic performance, identify areas for improvement, and strive for excellence. 2. Parents/Guardians: Schlstat enables parents/guardians to monitor their child's academic progress, receive real-time updates, and communicate with teachers to ensure their child's success. 3. Form Teachers: Schlstat facilitates form teachers' roles, allowing them to monitor students' overall performance, identify areas of concern, and collaborate with subject teachers. 4. Subject Teachers: The application helps subject teachers track student performance in their specific subjects, enabling targeted support and improvement. 5. School Administrators: Schlstat provides administrators with a centralized platform to manage student data, track school performance, and make informed decisions. 6. School IT Personnel: The application offers IT personnel a user-friendly interface to manage user accounts, data, and system maintenance.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

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.)

Co-Owner 1: - Name: Mrs. Innocentia - Background: Educator and administrator with 5+ years of experience in secondary education - Expertise: Curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership - Role: Pedagogical expert, ensuring schlstat aligns with educational best practices. Co-Owner 2: - Name: Mr. Paschal - Background: Tech entrepreneur and software developer with 2+ years of experience - Expertise: Web development, data analysis, and IT project management - Role: Technical lead, responsible for developing and maintaining the schlstat platform.

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

https://www.schlstat.com

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

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

1. Improved Education: By providing a platform for tracking academic performance, schlstat helps ensure that students receive a quality education, which is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty. 2. Increased Access to Information: Schlstat empowers parents/guardians with timely and accurate information about their child's performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and support their child's education, regardless of their economic background. 3. Enhanced Teacher-Parent Collaboration: The application facilitates communication between teachers and parents, promoting a collaborative approach to education and helping to address issues that might hinder a student's academic progress, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Schlstat provides valuable insights into student performance, enabling data-driven decisions that can help reduce educational disparities and improve overall academic outcomes, indirectly decreasing poverty.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

1. Education and Food Security: Education is crucial for sustainable food systems and security. By improving educational outcomes, schlstat can empower students to make informed decisions about food production, distribution, and consumption, ultimately contributing to sustainable food systems. 2. Breaking the Poverty Cycle: Schlstat's contribution to the No Poverty goal (SDG 1) also indirectly addresses hunger. Education helps break the poverty cycle and reduced poverty leads to improved access to nutritious food and reduced hunger. 3. Health and Nutrition: Well-educated individuals are more likely to make informed decisions about health and nutrition, leading to better overall well-being and reduced hunger. 4. Empowering Women: Girls' education, in particular, is critical for addressing hunger. Educated women are more likely to prioritize food security and nutrition for their families, contributing to a hunger-free world.

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

1. Reduced Stress: By providing a platform for parents/guardians to monitor their child's academic performance, schlstat helps reduce stress and anxiety related to their child's education, promoting mental well-being. 2. Early Intervention: Schlstat's features enable early identification of students struggling academically, allowing for timely interventions and support, which can also address underlying health issues affecting academic performance. 3. Health-Related Data Analysis: The application's data analysis capabilities can be extended to track health-related metrics, such as student absenteeism due to illness, enabling data-driven decisions to improve student health and well-being. 4. Improved Nutrition: Empowering parents/guardians to make informed decisions about their child's education, schlstat indirectly supports better nutrition and health outcomes, as educated individuals are more likely to prioritize healthy lifestyles.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

1. Improved Tracking and Monitoring: Schlstat enables accurate and easy tracking of student performance, helping teachers and parents identify areas where students need improvement. 2. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application provides valuable insights into student performance, enabling data-driven decisions to improve educational outcomes. 3. Enhanced Parent-Teacher Collaboration: Schlstat facilitates communication between parents and teachers, promoting collaborative efforts to support student learning. 4. Personalized Learning: By providing detailed performance data, schlstat enables teachers to tailor instruction to individual student's needs, promoting personalized learning. 5. Increased Accessibility: The online platform ensures equal access to educational information for all stakeholders, including those with physical or mobility impairments.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

1. Equal Access to Education: Schlstat promotes equal access to education for all students, regardless of gender, by providing a platform for monitoring and improving academic performance. 2. Gender-Disaggregated Data: The application provides gender-disaggregated data, enabling teachers and administrators to identify areas where gender disparities may exist and take corrective action. 3. Empowering Girls: By providing parents and guardians with insights into their child's performance, schlstat empowers girls and their families to make informed decisions about their education, promoting gender equality. 4. Reducing Gender Bias: Schlstat's data-driven approach helps reduce gender bias in education, ensuring that teachers and administrators make decisions based on individual student needs rather than gender stereotypes. 5. Promoting Female Participation: By encouraging parental involvement and support, schlstat promotes female participation in education.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

1. Education as a multiplier: Education is a critical factor in promoting sustainable development, including access to clean water and sanitation. By improving educational outcomes, schlstat indirectly supports the development of skilled professionals who can address water and sanitation challenges. 2. Data analysis for resource management: Schlstat's data analysis capabilities can be extended to monitor and manage resources, such as water and sanitation infrastructure, in schools and surrounding communities. 3. Promoting health and hygiene: By empowering parents and guardians to monitor their child's performance, schlstat indirectly promotes health and hygiene awareness, which is essential for proper water and sanitation practices. 4. School-based interventions: The application can facilitate school-based interventions, such as water conservation and sanitation programs, by providing a platform for monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

SCHOOL STATISTICS (schlstat), contributes to the Affordable and Clean Energy goal (SDG 7) indirectly by: 1. Promoting efficient use of resources: By streamlining student data management, schlstat reduces the need for physical resources, supporting a more digital and energy-efficient approach. 2. Enhancing education: By improving academic performance tracking and parent-teacher collaboration, schlstat supports the development of skilled professionals who can drive innovation in clean energy solutions. 3. Encouraging sustainable practices: By fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, schlstat indirectly promotes sustainable practices and energy efficiency in schools and surrounding communities. While Schlstat's primary focus is education, its indirect contributions to the Affordable and Clean Energy goal are significant, as education is a critical factor in addressing sustainable development challenges.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

SCHOOL STATISTICS (schlstat), contributes to the Decent Work and Economic Growth goal (SDG 8) in several ways: 1. Improved Education: Schlstat enhances the quality of education, leading to better-equipped students who can secure decent jobs and contribute to economic growth. 2. Teacher Empowerment: By providing teachers with a tool to track student performance, schlstat supports their professional development and empowers them to deliver high-quality education. 3. Parental Engagement: Schlstat fosters parental involvement in education, leading to a more engaged and supportive community, which can drive economic growth. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application provides actionable insights, enabling data-driven decisions that can improve educational outcomes and ultimately drive economic growth. 5. Job Creation: The development and maintenance of schlstat create job opportunities in the tech industry, contributing to decent work and economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

1. Innovation in Education: Schlstat introduces a innovative approach to tracking academic performance, making it a pioneering effort in the education sector. 2. Digital Infrastructure: The web application provides a digital platform for student data management, promoting the development of digital infrastructure in schools. 3. Improved Efficiency: Schlstat streamlines student data management, reducing administrative burdens and enabling teachers and administrators to focus on core responsibilities, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application provides actionable insights, enabling data-driven decisions that can improve educational outcomes and drive innovation in education. 5. Developing Skills: By promoting better academic performance tracking, schlstat supports the development of skills necessary for the future workforce, driving industry innovation. 6. Enhancing Teacher Capacity: Schlstat empowers teachers with a valuable tool, e

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

1. Equal Access to Information: Schlstat provides equal access to academic performance data for all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and IT personnel, promoting transparency and equity. 2. Inclusive Education: By facilitating monitoring and support, schlstat promotes inclusive education, reducing inequalities in academic opportunities and outcomes. 3. Parental Engagement: The application empowers parents and guardians to take an active role in their child's education, reducing disparities in parental involvement. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Schlstat enables data-driven decisions, helping to identify and address performance gaps, reducing inequalities in academic achievement. 5. Teacher Support: The application supports teachers in identifying areas where students need extra help, reducing inequalities in educational outcomes. 6. Accessibility: Schlstat's digital platform makes academic performance data accessible to all stakeholders, reducing inequalities in access to inf

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

1. Education for Sustainable Development: Schlstat supports education for sustainable development by promoting academic excellence and data-driven decision making. 2. Community Engagement: The application fosters community engagement by enabling parents and guardians to participate in their child's education, promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility. 3. Digital Infrastructure: Schlstat provides a digital platform for student data management, contributing to the development of digital infrastructure in schools and communities. 4. Efficient Resource Management: By streamlining student data management, schlstat supports efficient resource management in schools, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. 5. Inclusive and Equitable Communities: The application promotes inclusive and equitable communities by providing equal access to academic performance data and supporting student success.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

1. Efficient Resource Management: Schlstat streamlines student data management, reducing the need for physical resources and promoting efficient use of digital resources. 2. Digitalization: By providing a digital platform for student data management, schlstat promotes digitalization, reducing the need for physical materials and supporting responsible consumption. 3. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application enables data-driven decision making, supporting responsible resource allocation and reducing waste in education. 4. Improved Student Outcomes: By promoting academic excellence, schlstat contributes to responsible consumption and production by ensuring that students receive a high-quality education, reducing the need for repeated resources. 5. Reducing Carbon Footprint: By reducing the need for physical materials and promoting digital communication, schlstat helps reduce the carbon footprint of schools, contributing to responsible consumption and production.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

1. Reduced Carbon Footprint: By digitizing student data management, schlstat reduces the need for physical materials, leading to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and a lower carbon footprint. 2. Efficient Resource Management: The application promotes efficient resource allocation, reducing waste and supporting sustainable practices in education. 3. Digital Communication: Schlstat enables digital communication between parents, teachers, and IT personnel, reducing the need for physical meetings and travel, thereby decreasing carbon emissions. 4. Data-Driven Decision Making: By providing actionable insights, schlstat supports data-driven decision making, enabling schools to optimize resources, reduce energy consumption, and promote sustainable practices. 5. Sustainable Education: The application supports sustainable education by promoting academic excellence, efficient resource management, and digital communication, preparing students for a sustainable future.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

1. Education for Sustainable Development: Schlstat supports education for sustainable development, which includes awareness about environmental conservation, including ocean conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. 2. Digitalization: By promoting digitalization in education, schlstat reduces the need for physical materials, potentially decreasing the amount of plastic waste that enters oceans and waterways. 3. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application enables data-driven decision making, which can be applied to environmental monitoring and conservation efforts, including marine conservation. 4. Sustainable Literacy: Schlstat promotes academic excellence, including environmental education, preparing students to address ocean conservation challenges and promote sustainable development. 5. Indirect Impact: While schlstat doesn't directly address ocean conservation, it contributes to the development of educated and aware citizens, who can make informed decisions about ...

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

1. Education for Sustainable Development: Schlstat supports education for sustainable development, which includes awareness about environmental conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, and sustainable land management. 2. Digitalization: By promoting digitalization in education, schlstat reduces the need for physical materials, potentially decreasing deforestation and promoting sustainable land use. 3. Data-Driven Decision Making: The application enables data-driven decision-making, which can be applied to environmental monitoring and conservation efforts, including land management and biodiversity conservation. 4. Sustainable Literacy: Schlstat promotes academic excellence, including environmental education, preparing students to address environmental challenges, promoting sustainable development, and protect life on land.

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

1. Access to Information: Schlstat provides parents and guardians with access to their child's academic performance, promoting transparency and accountability in education. 2. Justice and Equity: By ensuring equal access to academic performance data, schlstat promotes justice and equity in education, helping to identify and address performance gaps. 3. Strong Institutions: The application supports the development of strong educational institutions by promoting data-driven decision making, efficient resource management, and effective communication. 4. Good Governance: Schlstat's features, such as data analysis and communication tools, support good governance in education, enabling informed decision making and effective resource allocation. 5. Peaceful and Inclusive Societies: By promoting access to quality education, schlstat contributes to building peaceful and inclusive societies, where individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

1. Collaboration: Schlstat facilitates collaboration between teachers, parents, and school IT personnel, promoting a partnership for improving academic performance and education outcomes. 2. Data Sharing: The application enables the sharing of academic performance data between stakeholders, promoting transparency and cooperation. 3. Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Schlstat engages multiple stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and IT personnel, in the education process, fostering partnerships for sustainable development. 4. Capacity Building: By providing a digital platform for student data management, schlstat builds capacity for efficient education management and data-driven decision-making. 5. Technology for Development: The application leverages technology to promote partnerships for sustainable development, aligning with the spirit of SDG 17.

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.

6

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

6

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

6

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

2

05.08 Justification

Schlstat stands out as a unique and innovative solution in the education technology sector, addressing a significant need for streamlined student performance tracking and parent-teacher engagement. Its distinctive features include: - Real-time academic performance monitoring for parents and guardians - Secure and personalized access to individual student data - Chat functionality for direct parent-teacher communication - Comprehensive data analysis and reporting for school administrators Schlstat improves upon existing products by: - Providing a user-friendly interface for teachers, parents, and administrators - Offering real-time data and analytics - Enhancing parent-teacher engagement and communication - Ensuring data security and privacy As a new technology, Schlstat represents a significant leap forward in education management, leveraging digital capabilities to bridge the gap between schools, teachers, parents, and students. Its innovative approach makes it a pioneering solution.

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

1. Gradebook software: Providers like Engrade, Gradekeeper, and EasyGrader offer digital grade management tools. 2. Learning Management Systems (LMS): Platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle offer comprehensive learning management solutions. 3. Parent-Teacher Communication Tools: Apps like ClassDojo, Remind, and Bloomz facilitate communication between parents and teachers. Schlstat stands out from competitors in several ways: 1. Integrated platform: Schlstat combines grade management, student performance tracking, and parent-teacher communication in one platform. 2. Real-time data analysis: Schlstat provides instant insights into student performance, enabling data-driven decision-making. 3. Personalized access: Schlstat ensures secure, personalized access to individual student data for parents and guardians. 4. Comprehensive reporting: Schlstat generates detailed reports for school administrators, providing a broader picture of student performance.

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

"We recognize the importance of gender equality and plan to initiate programs and partnerships to support female entrepreneurs and students in the near future."