Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Turning organic waste into clean and affordable energy.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

My project invovles special smart bins in which organic waste is broken down into fertilizer and Biogas

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

Lack of proper waste management systems

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

-Better disposal of organic waste -Easier transportation of organic waste -Production of cheap cooking gas

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

-Hotel Industry -Open air markets -Organic Farmers

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-09-16

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

2

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.)

Partner 1-Degree in Business management -Data Analyst -5 years experience in Business development Data Analysis. Partner 2 -Blockchain Technology. -Sofware Engineering 5 years Experience

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

https://www.instagram.com/mark_ryanbett?igsh=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

This project will create jobs within the community and through this jobs they can improve their lives

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Organic Fertilizer is one of the by products that this project will produce at an affordable price hence more farmers can be able to plant more

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

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The fertilizer we intend to produce is organic hence production of organic foods which is healthier compared to chemically produced foods

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Through job creation the community can afford to educate their children

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Since the project creates jobs we can ensure employment of more women and girls

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

6

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

This project ensures proper waste management hence a cleaner environment

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Through production of Biogas from organic waste which is a clean energy.The availability of cheap raw materials ensures that the energy can be produced at a cheaper price

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Since this project will lead to job creation we can be able to reduce the unemployment rate and spur economic growth

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

This project involves the use of AI and can be learning hub for young innovators

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

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

By providing affordable energy

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

This project ensures that value is created in each process i.e from The Source to the final product hence minimal wastages occur

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Proper waste management ensures cleaner environment and the use of clean energy ensures reduced carbon footprint

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

6

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

This project will contribute to production of clean affordable energy hence reduced deforestation

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

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

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.

5

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

5

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.

4

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.

6

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

2

05.08 Justification

Our special smart bins reduce organic biomass by 90%.Our unique selling point is the short time it takes to decompose waste compared to traditional bins

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

Garbage collection companies Bio-digester installation companies Our advantage easier transportation of waste and affordable energy

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

None at the moment