Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

"Omami Creativity Lab is a three-level hub in Nigeria, fostering innovation in 3D design and printing, electronics, and robotics. The first level focuses on 3D design and printing, empowering visitors to bring their ideas

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Omami Creativity Lab is a three-level hub dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in Nigeria. With a focus on 3D design and printing, electronics, and robotics, the lab serves as a dynamic space for exploration and learning. Its multifaceted approach aims to empower individuals with the skills and tools necessary to thrive in the digital age. On the first level, visitors are immersed in the world of 3D design and printing, where they can unleash their imagination and bring their ideas to life. From conceptualization to prototyping, this space provides resources and guidance to turn creative visions into tangible realities. Moving up to the second level, the lab delves into the realm of electronics, offering workshops and training sessions on circuitry, programming, and hardware development. Here, enthusiasts and professionals alike can delve into the intricacies of electronic engineering and harness the power of technology to innovate and solve real-world challenges.

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

We aim to tackle the issue of self manufacturing and designing within Africa

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 will equip people with skills in designing, manufacturing basic needed tech gadgets including solar power, design of 3d product visualization, and in the entertainment industry

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

We aim at serving teenagers ,youths and generally anyone who is interested in sporadic tech ideas ( playing with aurdinos to build different projects) using 3d softwares to create product design and more

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-11-22

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

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

5

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

3d modeling, animation, cinematography, graphics design

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

https://youtu.be/Ul2CLmvpEPc?si=aTCGPEI7FaVMgiPT

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

We encourage the public or those under our tutorage to go out with the skills aquired and start creating hence monetizing

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The skills we teach in one way or there will help in alleviating hunger

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

We believe a healthy mind is equivalent to a strong work force we promote healthy living among staffs through appropriate health breaks

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

We fundamentally educate people. If we dont give out quality training, our customers don't grow in the field and that's going to be bad public relationship on our end

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We work with all genders equally. Just show up, show commitment to the team and we all win irrespective of 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

Our courses encourage our students/ customer to think and create products that improve healthy living

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

We train students on design of clean and efficient energy through our training on solar panel design and wind turbine power bank chargers

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

Our students create product that are sold and used in house holds hence making income and contributing to the economy

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Our idea is an attempt on unchartered waters as we aim to cause a shift in the industries we influence by trying out new approach not used in the industry

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We have always been open to people irrespective of gender

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

We are open to giving back to the community we reside as this fosters more growth and sustainace

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

I really don't know how we meet up to this yet but I believe it's a good goal

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

We aim at building tech gadgets and 3d designs that would help combat climate change

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Our project has minimal to no interaction with marine life

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Our project do not support biodiversity loss. Which is why we try to clean always and dispose trash properly

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

We obey and walk the law in Nigeria

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

I strongly agree with this

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

2

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.

6

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

Our idea is not new but our approach is different we aim to partner with schools to start training kids from a young age how to build basic circuits for drones,and other gadgets, create 3d animation, augmented reality and more . By partnering with schools we bypass the old traditional method of enrolling in batches, or waiting for them to get to their 30s before learning and other distractions that comes with age and life itself.

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

Some factories and animation studios in Nigeria. We stand out by being flexible we take our knowledge to students even at grassroot level, most of the firms only assemble imported products or are majorly focused on importing parts from other countries while we try to utilize our resources here in Nigeria and in the region. Our fees are cheap and our training flexible

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

In my business no. But I always make it a duty to support businesses that are led by my female friends through reposting of thier ads within my social circle