Namibia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

A school allocation app with a database that can help each parent and guardian track which school their child is accepted and help them plan on time for school stationeries and uniforms without squandering the money before the holiday comes to an end.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Our Software system simplifies and expedites the school enrollment process. "We have just the right platform for it." During 2020-2024, the Government faced numerous delays in assigning spots for new students nationwide. This resulted in uncertainty for parents and students, hindering timely purchase of school supplies and causing challenges for uniform retailers in stocking up. To address this, we developed the SCOLAPOINT App which is a school allocation and admission App. Our database enables parents to track school acceptances promptly, allowing them to plan ahead for school necessities without last-minute rushes or uncertainty. Each student is assigned a unique CODE number in our database. Upon acceptance, parents simply provide this CODE to the school for registration, eliminating the need for tedious paperwork and long queues.

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

In 2020-2022, The Government has had many delays in allocating spots for new school entrants or learners across the country. Kids looking for new schools or waiting for results has often resulted in Government delaying parents from buying school items on time as parents have no clue which schools their beloved children will be schooling as results are only released beginning of January each year. This caused improper planning ahead for parents and school uniforms retailers have had major problems with uniforms supplies as they do not know how much to stock up on time for each school because of these delayed results.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

SCOLAPOINT addresses a pressing need in the education sector by streamlining the school enrollment process. Its innovative platform offers a practical solution to a longstanding problem. There is a clear demand for SCOLAPOINT's services, as evidenced by the challenges faced by parents, students, and educational institutions in Namibia. By addressing this demand, SCOLAPOINT has the opportunity to capture a significant market share and establish itself as a leader in the field. With the right support and resources, SCOLAPOINT has the potential to scale its operations beyond Namibia to other regions facing similar challenges in education management.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our primary targets are the Ministry of Education (For Primary and Secondary schools) and tertiary education institutions (Universities and Vocational Centres). Each student is assigned a unique CODE number in our database. Upon acceptance, parents simply provide this CODE to the school for registration, eliminating the need for tedious paperwork and long queues.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-03-16

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

2

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Scolapoint boasts a team of experienced professionals with diverse expertise in software engineering, business banking, education, and financial management. This multidisciplinary team is well-equipped to drive the company's growth and success in the competitive startup landscape.

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078957600472&mibextid=ZbWKwL

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: EdTech (Educational App)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

3

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

3

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

To address this uncertainty caused by delayed results, we developed SCOLAPOINT, a school allocation app with a robust database that allows parents and guardians to track their child's school acceptance/admission in real-time. This empowers them to plan ahead for school necessities such as stationery and uniforms, ensuring they are well-prepared before the holiday ends. No more wasted money or long queues at shops due to delayed results.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

3

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

2

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Pending agreements with the Ministry of Education, we anticipate onboarding 1723 schools and over 480,000 potential users in Namibia alone. Additionally, we have secured strategic partnerships within the Edutech industry to support our growth and expansion efforts.

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

2

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

2

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

2

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

2

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

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

2

06.08 Justification for my startup

N/A

06.09 Competitive Analysis

None at the moment that we know of.

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

Noy yet but heading there.