Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Smart BG aims to change waste to wealth by converting animal dung to biogas for sale at cheaper rate to locals as cooking gas, powering generators those which cannot afford LPG . We’ll be Eliminating poverty,creating jobs and mitigating climate change

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Imagine a world where waste materials are transformed into a clean, renewable energy source. This is a present-day reality with biogas.Biogas are produced from anaerobic decomposition of biodegradable biological materials helps to capture methane and converts them into energy which is used to power our homes and also help to regulate climate change.However, despite their numerous advantages biogas still faces numerous challenges that must be addressed in order to utilize its full potentials.

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

We’re tackling three major problems in Nigeria Low access to High quality,Affordable and clean energy Greenhouse effect and climate change Cutting Methane emissions is one of the fastest opportunity as we have to immediately slow down

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

Our project, 'Smart BG' incorporates improved sensor technologies to supply sufficient data for finding the correlation between the parameters such as temperature, pH, Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT)

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

Families in rural areas and suburban need access to affordable clean cooking source Homes and industry that needs gas to power up their generators

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-05-01

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

3

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

01

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

Adeniyi is our project manager site Mbum Queen is our research analyst Aberejo Habeeblah Oladipupo is our data scientist

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

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Affordable Energy: Providing low-cost biogas systems for rural households, reducing energy expenses. Economic Opportunities: Creating jobs in the production, installation, and maintenance of biogas systems.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Biofertilizer Production: Utilizing byproducts of biogas production as organic fertilizers, enhancing agricultural productivity.

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

Clean Cooking Fuel: Reducing indoor air pollution from traditional cooking methods, leading to better respiratory health. Waste Management: Preventing the spread of diseases by managing cow manure effectively.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Educational Programs: Providing training and workshops on renewable energy and sustainable practices.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We have a female as one of us Reducing the time women spend collecting firewood, allowing more time for education and economic activities.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

By enabling proper utilization of the animal dung, it enhances proper water disposal d

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Renewable Energy: Producing sustainable biogas, reducing reliance on fossil fuels

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Job Creation: Generating employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Sustainable Industry: Supporting green industries and sustainable economic development.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Innovative Solutions: Implementing advanced biogas production technology. Infrastructure Development: Enhancing rural energy infrastructure.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Energy Access: Providing affordable energy to underserved rural communities, reducing disparities

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Sustainable Practices: Promoting the use of biogas in urban and rural areas for cleaner environments.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Resource Efficiency: Converting waste into energy, promoting circular economy principles.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Lowering methane emissions from manure, contributing to climate change mitigation. Renewable Energy: Reducing carbon footprint by replacing fossil fuels with biogas.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Water Protection: Preventing runoff and pollution from cow manure, protecting aquatic ecosystems.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Soil Health: Improving soil quality through the use of biogas byproducts as biofertilizers. Biodiversity: Reducing land degradation and supporting sustainable agricultural practices

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Community Empowerment: Strengthening local governance through community-based energy initiatives.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Working with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to achieve shared sustainability goals. energy initiatives.

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

2

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

3

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.

5

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.

4

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

5

05.08 Justification

We are incorporating artificial intelligence to maximize the yield of biogas.

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

Other biogas industries. Our integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize the pieces mages us stand out

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

Not directly