Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A ict business complex with the aim of training approximately 100 young school leavers to gain more knowledge in ict, and design softwares like data analysis, AutoCAD,protastructure Etc.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The company vision and mission statement is a clear indicator of the dynamics of professionalism, the project will help to groom young children into computer/ict expert to fit in in the growing economy and promote the SDGs vision of 2030 i.e poverty alleviation scheme. I look forward for sponsorship and support from this you to promote this vision. The project is a aimed to be long term as it's an establishment that will employ expertise in different areas of information communication and technology (ict) and sundry. Outline are what to expect 1. Software development training 2. Repairs and maintenance of system and control 3. AutoCAD, prota structure, Revit, ArchiCad,etc 4. Programming languages like, C++, Pyton, cyber security package, etc. And lots more. This project will employ expertise that are laden with varse knowledge of the packages outlined above.

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

I am trying to solve an ict illiteracy, because in my suburbs, the rate of computer illiteracy is on a high increase. And I want to bring this vision as a community development project to help young school leavers gain acquaintance with information communication technology and design

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

The benefit of this project can not be overemphasized because of it's important and contributions to nations building, imagine 100 school leavers in the rural area and with the knowledge of ict and design software, u can imagine what the nation and the world will look like, students get to familiarize with software packages and design softwares and also find themselves enjoying and playing with Ms packages. And intend to employ more hands to further extend knowledge in the areas of computer repairs and maintenance. This will go a long way

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

This project is targeting to the young school leavers and those who are ready to acquire knowledge in the area of ict.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2020-03-05

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

10

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.)

The other partners are experienced professionals in the area of ict and Engineering.

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfonobong-sunday-a5a504119

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

My start-up is aimed at raising young school leavers and the general public who are willing to acquire knowledge of ict to promote confidence and poverty alleviation.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

With their knowledge of ict they will be empowered to also start up their mini business, some could be employed by employers of labour etc.

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

It will promote good health for all ages as this project is a poverty alleviation scheme

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

It contribute to quality education project and promote knowledge.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

My project promote gender equality as it's open for both males and female, every gender is carried along

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Definitely, we also aim at providing clean water sanitization for rural communities.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

With the support of my facilitators clean and affordable energy for all is guaranteed.

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

It's aimed at promoting a good and eco friendly working environment for all staffs and beneficiaries

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

With the acquaintance of the skills outline above, industrial innovation and infrastructure and sure of good and quality employees.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Yes it aimed for the reduction of inequalities in my area, because girl child is always thought less of, so this project will help to reduce inequalities and promote balance in the community.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

It's a city wide project

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

We're not food production company but we can use ict to monitor projections and market forecast

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

We will connect with global society, because ict is a global economy.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

We're not open to sea shores

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

We operate on land, except otherwise

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

Yes, my project is targeted to promote peace and strong institution goals.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

A strong commitment to partnership for sustainable development goals project is our key and foremost agenda.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

This project is a build up from the current level,improved technique is gonna employed as we research on the new trend and needs in the society.

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

My main competitors are computer shops And am aimed at standing out because the additional prospect is lacking

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

Female involvement in business is of great importance and as such this business is targeted at also promoting and encouraging female entrepreneur