Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We are reusing 70-80% end of life lithium ion batteries by repurposing them to quality powerbackup batteries to be used in off grid within and beyond kenya

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

We are reusing 70-80% end of life lithium ion batteries by repurposing them to quality powerbackup batteries to be used in off grid within and beyond kenya There has been need for grid in rural areas since the doctors supplying vaccines lack electricity energy to charge their fridges thus vaccination does not cover a large population also rural schools lack electricity thus hindering school programmes

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

Providing powerbackup batteries for people in off-grid mostly in rural communities mostly rural schools and vaccine suppliers in rural areas and reducing carbon footprint at large

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.Rural communities will have access to grid 2.the vaccine suppliers in rural areas will cover large population 3.School programmes will run smoothly 4.Our users will have to see the battery charging percentage and charge cycles

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

Person with no access to grid mostly rural schools,rural hospitals,rural small businesses and rural households

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-04-01

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.)

Financial analyst proffesional Embedded system developer Software engineer Market researcher

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/matthew-maina-0676b0223?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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

We provide cost effective renewable energy storage solution at a cheaper price "half cost of lead acid battery" thus creating job opportunity to the community

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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 provide batteries to be used in vaccine fridges thus enhancing vaccine vendors to cover large population for vaccination

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

We provide powerbackup batteries for rural schools enhancing smooth running of school programmes

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We probide decentralized renewable energy solution to every one in with no access to grid

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

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 provide decentralized renewable energy solution to rural communities

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

We support economic growth by providing powerbackup batteries to people with no access to grid mostly small businesses

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

We are reusing 70-80% end of life lithium ion battteries by repurposing them which is a innovative idea

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

My company will provide job opportunities to both gendess

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 will provide powerbackups batteries in the city

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Our product will be easy to use

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

We product from reused EV batteries will reduce carbon foot print

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Our company will reduce carbon foot print which enhances life below water

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Our company will reduce carbon foot print which will. Enhance life on land

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

Our company will promote peace justice and strong justification by creating a peaceful environment in work place

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

By partnering for the goals it will lead to macroeconomic stability and of mobilising financial resources for developing countries

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.

2

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.

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.

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 product is unique since since we are reusing retired EV batteries by repurposing the for residential and commercial powerbackup batteries which will be cheaper than lead acid batteries

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

Acceleron in kenya our lithium batteries will be cost effective and our customer will be able to monitor the battery progress like charge percentage and charge cycle

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

Creating Safe and Inclusive work environment by promoting a culture of respect and inclusion through anti-harrassment training.