Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The project is aimed at providing secure and meaningful connections to the youth and the community.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

it is a hub for the youth to converge communicate innovate and find out what it is they really want

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

lack of funds , lack of mentorship, low self-esteem

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

1. Convenience 2. Affordable 3. INNOVATIVE

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

the youth

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-09-10

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

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

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

N/A

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?

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

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

people will be learning everyday via the internet and sometimes through workshops

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

it will hopefully be a huge business so it will ensure sanitation

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

it is inclusive regardless of stance , gender or political affiliation

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

most of what will be created will be innovative within and beond

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

It will be able to accommodate everyone, regardless of their background and upbringing.

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

It will urge consumers to be more conscious about their surroundings and wildlife

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

it does not have a strong impact on the ocean and the blue economy

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Planting of tress and ensuring our environment is more safe and clean

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

5

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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.

4

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.

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.

5

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

3

05.08 Justification

My startup will be mostly for the youth and whoever feels young at heart. It mainly accommodates everyone and most of all it is affordable and hopefully easily accessible.

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

Most of my competition are the Cyber cafés as well as the Wi-Fi hotspots. What makes my project stand out is that it will be a stand alone project which will provide community, security, convenience and affordability. It will also be a place for innovation and once in awhile entertainment.

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

No