Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Konsav Energies revolutionizes recycling with cutting-edge technologies and generative AI to accurately identify plastic types. In doing this, the start-up aims to promote the digital inclusivity of youth and the empowerment of rural communities.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Konsav Energies revolutionizes the conventional recycling process with cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies. Our groundbreaking approach harnesses the power of generative AI to accurately identify plastic types, while employing a net-zero carbon process that prioritizes collaboration with local communities. Through strategic partnerships, we incentivize waste collection, engage dedicated agents and cyclists, and distribute Konsav Bins in urban areas. These solar-powered bins boast integrated screens with QR code rewards, waste-detecting sensors, reliable network connectivity, and waste-scanning cameras for seamless sorting. Moreover, we are committed to empowering rural communities by collaborating with hospitals and service providers, fostering widespread adoption of our advanced recycling solutions. Also, we plan to use sewage to generate electricity to run the recycling plants. In summary, Konsav Energies offers a highly efficient and comprehensive recycling process.

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

Abdul is an orphaned boy, 10 years old, living in the Hayin DanMani community in Kaduna. Every day, he has to wake up early to help his mother make snacks, which he sells on the streets in exchange for money or food. Abdul should be in school, but due to the flooding that destroyed most of their valuable items and his mother's handiwork, he has to help her so they can survive. If there were solutions to manage waste that clogs the drainages, this could have been prevented. Also, if there were initiatives to educate and empower people in rural communities, Abdul would have been in school with his peers, pursuing his dreams to be a leader of tomorrow. This is the problem that Konsav Energies seeks to solve.

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 products and services offer numerous advantages. The Konsav Bins revolutionize waste management, simplifying the sorting of plastics and other materials while eliminating outdated methods. Thanks to our state-of-the-art generative AI technology and extensive database, the process is significantly faster. Additionally, our innovative QR code system rewards users with incentives such as vouchers, discounts, and gift cards, incentivizing recycling and fostering a culture of sustainability. Our product streamlines recycling and enhances efficiency. Furthermore, rural communities using our services gain access to essential amenities and healthcare. As we expand, we plan to establish large-scale plants through strategic partnerships, supplying energy derived from sewage to subscribers of Konsav Energies at a more cost-effective rate than traditional energy sources.

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

Konsav Energies has set its sights on engaging with a diverse range of demographics, with a particular emphasis on targeting rural communities and urban areas with substantial waste generation. The primary beneficiaries of this initiative will predominantly consist of young individuals, who will be entrusted with the crucial task of spreading awareness about effective recycling practices. Through a comprehensive training program, these young advocates will be equipped with essential digital skills, enabling them to effectively impart their knowledge to residents in rural communities.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-03-21

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

5

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.)

Adonkie Zuzuna Zachariah is the founder of the ZHAKAB HUMANITIES FOUNDATION, a non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to making a positive impact in various areas such as addressing poverty, providing improved healthcare, combating illiteracy, and working towards environmental conservation and sustainability. Ahmad Tijjani Jibrin is an Operations Research Analyst who utilizes his experience in Mathematics to break down and analyze systems and suggest improvements. Hashim Umar Idris is a Blockchain Expert specializing in the Web3 space. He has worked in project communities as a moderator and has experience in Alpha Hunting and project management. Khalid Muhammad Maina is an aspiring cybersecurity expert with a keen interest in the impact of technology on societies. He has taken courses in trading systems and drop shipping and knows various marketing methods. Fadeelah Musa is the founder of Bracelet Web and Cloak Gallery. She has experience in Marketing and Sales.

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

Konsav Energies makes the recycling process a lucrative way by which rural communities can be taken out of poverty and equipped with skills they can use to survive. Konsav Energies supports communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters. By incentivising the recycling process, we also ensure that basic resources and services such as healthcare are increased in these areas. The start-up also ensures significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

By implementing equitable solutions to poverty and empowering rural communities to engage in growing initiatives, we hope to not only address poverty but also make significant strides in combating hunger.

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Konsav Energies is committed to supporting communities affected by improper waste management. Improper waste disposal can lead to various issues such as diseases and blocked drainages, resulting in flooding. Our goal is to address these problems and encourage communities to take pride in their societies. We aim to promote sustainable practices such as agriculture, enabling communities to thrive, stay healthy, and sustainably raise their children.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

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

Usually, in rural areas, women and children are most vulnerable to problems posed by improper waste management and climate change. Our project aims to empower them through sensitization, allowing them to be a part of the process. Whenever they recycle, they gain access to essential resources such as healthcare. Mostly, Konsav Energies aims to ensure that women and girls have equal rights to these resources and new technologies.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Konsav Energies prioritizes conservation, as indicated by our name. We aim to use sewage (sludge) from households and businesses to power our plants using modern technologies. We hope to expand this service to provide other people with access to relatively cheap energy, making their lives more efficient.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Our project aims to provide young people with the opportunity to learn and create change. The entire team consists of young individuals who are passionate about driving change and transforming the status quo in our country. This begins by offering young and rural people the chance to acquire skills. We believe that the best way to achieve this is by equipping them with technological skills. Over time, this will help to narrow the inequality gap in our society, promote alternative sources of income, and stimulate economic growth within our communities.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Konsav Energies aims to address waste management, rural inclusivity, and promote green societies by developing innovative solutions aligned with our goals and objectives.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

5

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

By combating poverty, and hunger and building innovative societies that prioritize affordable and clean energy solutions and decent work, we pave the way for people to fight inequality and bridge the gap that widens by the day. This is necessary, and we understand how much of a threat inequality poses.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

6

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Konsav Energies is dedicated to creating sustainable development in societies. Our startup achieves this by promoting recycling methods and providing dependable energy. Konsav Energies supports SDG 11 by empowering rural societies to create value from sustainability-focused technologies, products, and services.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Konsav Energies seeks to bolster climate action by fighting improper waste disposal and encouraging proper recycling methods. Plastics contribute hugely to flooding and environmental degradation. Konsav Energies aims to join the movement in combating climate change and take resolute actions to ensure the disruptive effects are prevented.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

We believe that there is no such thing as being greater than others because we are all equal. By promoting the digital inclusion of rural communities and youth, we ensure their ability to thrive in today's fast-paced society.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

In today's society, we cannot survive on our own. No man is an island, and this is something we strongly believe. We have to know and include others. Partnership means including others. Working with different sectors of people allows us to partner and collaborate because with conserved energy, we cannot achieve anything we want to achieve on our own. To ensure that products and services work, we need to collaborate with other parties and stakeholders. This will help us effectively achieve our goals and objectives, ensure that we are on the right track, and that our project reaches the right people at the right place and at the right time.

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

3

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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.

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.

5

05.08 Justification

Our project idea integrates various conventional solutions into a single innovative approach. While other projects focus on recycling, the utilization of generative AI and Artificial Intelligence models is groundbreaking in Nigeria. Our project is dedicated to leveraging these cutting-edge technologies to advance sustainable recycling practices while respecting our cultural values. Furthermore, the utilization of sewage for electricity generation to power the plants represents a pioneering sustainable development solution that is relatively new to West Africa, despite being implemented in some other countries.

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

Our main competitors are traditional recycling centers and companies. What sets us apart are a few key factors: 1. A distinctive and memorable brand name. 2. Implementation of AI to streamline the waste sorting and transfer processes. 3. Utilizing sewage, another form of waste, to produce electricity, thereby conserving resources.

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

No.