Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

My proposal, "SmartLearn," is a comprehensive digital educational app designed to deliver high-quality education across Nigeria, particularly targeting out-of-school children, underserved communities and children of low-income families.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Problem Statement: Nigeria has some major issues in the educational sector. Some include an increase in out-of-the-school children, a lack of enough necessary infrastructure and a shortage of trained/qualified teachers. According to recent statistics, over 10 million children in Nigeria are not attending school, thus exacerbating issues of poverty and inequality. There are also some obstacles such as geographic isolation, economic hardship, poverty, insecurity, and cultural factors among others which hinder access to quality education. Solution: "SmartLearn" aims to overcome these barriers by leveraging digital technology (AI & Web) to provide an affordable, high-quality education platform accessible to all Nigerian children. Our app offers a robust curriculum, interactive learning tools, and personalized support to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.

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

Problem Statement: Nigeria has some major issues in the educational sector. Some include an increase in out-of-the-school children, a lack of enough necessary infrastructure and a shortage of trained/qualified teachers. According to recent statistics, over 10 million children in Nigeria are not attending school, thus exacerbating issues of poverty and inequality. There are also some obstacles such as geographic isolation, economic hardship, poverty, insecurity, and cultural factors among others which hinder access to quality education.

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

One of the benefits of increased access to education is a remarkable decrease in the rate of out-of-school children courtesy of the SmartLearn app which offers quality education. Another advantage is that students have better grades as they get tailor-made lessons which are interactive and gamified. The provision of equal learning chances to children found in cities as well as villages will help bridge the education gap. Empowered teachers are those who have the necessary digital tools as well as other resources with them, so they will be able to teach more effectively courtesy of the SmartLearn app.

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

SmartLearn," is a comprehensive digital educational app designed to deliver high-quality education across Nigeria, particularly targeting out-of-school children, underserved communities and children of low-income families.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-07

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

5

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.)

Chukwuka Patrick Ijeh (software developer) is a highly skilled Frontend Engineer. With a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces. Christianah Ipoola (Product Manager), an undergraduate student with a passion for product management and accounting Idris Kurofuji (product manager) is an experienced business professional with an MSc in Energy Economics. He has over 5 years of experience in providing project management and consulting services. Chiehiura is a creative and detail-oriented UI/UX designer skilled in crafting visually appealing digital products and interfaces. He is part of the team at Optima, where he currently works as a Product designer. Daniel (software developer) is a front-end developer skilled in designing cutting-edge web applications. Esther Emerenini is a creative and detail-oriented social media manager with a passion for digital marketing.

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

https://smart-learn-snowy.vercel.app/

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

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Null

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Null

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

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Null

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

SmartLearn is focused on delivering quality to children regardless of their gender and socioeconomic status

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Null

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Null

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

4

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Null

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Null

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

SmartLearn is focused on delivering quality to children regardless of their gender and socioeconomic status

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Null

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Null

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Null

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Null

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Null

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

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Null

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

SmartLearn is focused on delivering quality to children regardless of their gender and socioeconomic status

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

6

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.

6

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.

6

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

SmartLearn is focused on delivering quality to children regardless of their gender and socioeconomic status. It is the first of it kind to takle, the barriers of education on this plain.

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

Null

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

Not really