Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Relief Marketplace is a platform focused on revolutionizing local markets accommodating sellers, customers,& dispatch riders, so you can buy online from mama nkechi your everyday customer online with dispatch riders access You fit still own a shop sef😌

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Relief Marketplace is an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize local commerce in Nigeria. It connects sellers, customers, and dispatch riders, providing a seamless shopping experience from the comfort of users' homes. The platform offers unique features such as real-time tracking, push notifications, and a transparent rating system to ensure quality service. Our "kill and divide" group purchase functionality allows users to organize collective buying, making shopping more affordable and efficient. We aim to support local businesses by bringing their products online and offering financial opportunities to market agents and dispatch riders. The Relief Marketplace not only enhances convenience for shoppers but also aims to create significant employment opportunities, targeting up to one million jobs within the first year. fully equipped with a user-friendly interface, extensive product categories, and a dedicated support system. Relief Marketplace is changing how we shop

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

Relief Marketplace addresses several key problems. 1. Accessibility: Many people live far from their favorite markets, making it inconvenient to shop. Relief Marketplace brings these markets online, allowing users to shop from anywhere. Overcrowding: Local markets are often overcrowded and chaotic, leading to a stressful shopping experience. Our platform offers a hassle-free alternative, reducing the need to visit physical markets. Health Concerns: Physical markets can expose shoppers to infections due to close contact. Relief Marketplace minimizes this risk by enabling online shopping and home delivery. Support for Local Businesses: Many local vendors lack the resources to take their businesses online. We provide a digital platform to increase their reach and sales. Employment: With a high unemployment rate in Nigeria, Relief Marketplace creates job opportunities for market agents, dispatch riders, and support staffs

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

Major Benefits of Using Relief Marketplace: Convenience: Relief Marketplace allows users to shop from the comfort of their homes, accessing a wide variety of products from different local markets. The platform eliminates the need to travel long distances or navigate crowded markets, saving time and effort. Health and Safety: By reducing the need for physical market visits, our platform minimizes exposure to health risks associated with crowded spaces, such as infections and diseases. Customers can shop safely and securely online. Support for Local Businesses: Relief Marketplace empowers local vendors by providing them with a digital platform to reach a broader audience. Employment Opportunities: Our platform creates numerous job opportunities for market agents, dispatch riders, and support staff. Real-Time Interaction: Customers can communicate directly with market agents through our platform, ensuring they get exactly what they need. With pictures and videos.

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

Relief Marketplace is designed to serve diverse users within Nigeria, aiming to bring convenience, safety, and economic benefits. Our targeted beneficiaries include: Urban and Suburban Consumers: Individuals and families seeking convenience, avoiding crowded markets, and saving travel time. Local Vendors and Market Agents: Small and medium-sized businesses and market vendors benefit from increased visibility and sales through our platform, helping them grow and thrive. Dispatch Riders and Delivery Personnel: Job seekers in the logistics and delivery sector gain reliable income opportunities. Working Professionals and Busy Individuals: People with busy schedules enjoy hassle-free shopping and home delivery of essentials. Health-Conscious Shoppers: Customers concerned about health risks from crowded places can shop safely, reducing exposure to infections.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-07-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

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

Ogwu onyebuchi prosper is my co-founder

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

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reliefmarket.buyers

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Relief Marketplace is allowing people to own a shop in any market of their choice online without having a dime or any physical goods and it's allowing freelance workers to work when ever they have time As a student once you get the training on how to navigate the platform, you take a stand in the market close to you and that will be where you be shopping for people just like a POS person But this time you are to run errands for people as we have already uploaded all products online Theirs is to update the prices if need be, and within me minutes the agent is ready to sell and make profit We are giving people opportunity to become purchasers and earn from it And believe me dispatch riders are not left out the make their money per kilometer as it encourage the users to buy from the nearest market as dispatch fees will be cheaper

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Relief Marketplace is a robust system to strengthen our food supply chain and networking

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

Relief Market place has given it's users the opportunity to communicate and exchange pictures and videos of what the are paying for to avoid fake, expired or spoiled goods

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Relief market is creating these job opportunities mainly for Nigerian youths to aid their education when it comes to finance and that is why we added options for freelance workers

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Relief market support gender equality that's why we're dreaming of mor financial stability for our women and men

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Relief Market place took this very serious and that is why we're the once loading our products from cheapest to luxury so that when a product is said to be bad or dangerous we remove it from the whole market

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

5

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

We support clean energy because it is the front pillar of innovation

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Relief Market place has this in mind that is why we have automated payment system

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

The industry innovation is what gave birth to this project and we are in changing and innovating the lowest one the most efficient chapter of e-commerce and the is the most visited markets

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

With an e-commerce system like relief market we can stand equal in the global podiums

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Relief market is what will make the rising city's to effectively sustainable and it will also reduce traffic and accidents The aged will find it very helpful

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Relief Marketplace is ready to support old and new producers with our products rating and promoting there by giving consumers different price options.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

6

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Relief Marketplace can't actually do a lot for climate action but it gives the shoppers the luxury of buying under rain or sunshine as it's remotely

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

6

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

This is an e-commerce platform and we're yet to know how we can support life below water.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

We are supporting humanity by aiding to their market accessibility.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

We're doing everything possible to promote peace and unity and that is why we implemented refund policies and a very transparent product and agent rating and review such that you can not rate or write a review for an agent that you have not bought for

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Yes, Relief Marketplace contributes to the "Partnerships for the Goals" (SDG 17) by collaborating with local vendors, market agents. We create job opportunities, enhance financial inclusion by integrating secure banking systems, and support community engagement through feedback and training programs. These partnerships help digitize local commerce, reduce unemployment, and promote sustainable economic growth, aligning with multiple SDGs.

06.01 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

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

3

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

**Justification for My Startup:** Relief Marketplace is a unique and innovative platform that revolutionizes the way people shop in local markets. Unlike traditional marketplaces or existing online platforms, Relief Marketplace seamlessly integrates local vendors, market agents, and dispatch riders into a comprehensive digital ecosystem. Our service addresses the pain points of crowded markets, time-consuming shopping, and limited access to diverse products by providing a convenient online shopping experience with real-time assistance and secure delivery. Additionally, our platform empowers local businesses, creates numerous job opportunities, and supports financial inclusion through integrated banking systems. This innovative approach not only enhances customer convenience but also drives community growth and economic development, making Relief Marketplace a pioneering solution in the market.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main potential competitors include established e-commerce platforms like Jumia and Konga, as well as traditional local markets. However, Relief Marketplace stands out due to its unique approach of digitizing local markets and integrating real-time assistance from market agents. Unlike conventional e-commerce sites, our platform offers a personal touch by allowing customers to communicate directly with market agents for specific requests and ensuring that the products are sourced from their preferred local markets. This enhances trust and customer satisfaction. Additionally, our focus on supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities sets us apart, as we actively contribute to community development and economic growth. Our comprehensive solution of combining online convenience with local market authenticity and job creation makes Relief Marketplace a distinct and superior choice for customers.

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

Yes I personally sponsored male and female enterpreneurs to learn and upgrade their skills few months ago