Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We deliver affordable, delicious spaghetti meals on and off campus, ensuring students enjoy nutritious lunches. Our service emphasizes quality, convenience, and value, supporting busy students.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Our business specializes in delivering affordable, high-quality spaghetti meals to students, providing a convenient and nutritious lunch option for them. Understanding the financial constraints many students face, we ensure our meals are budget-friendly without compromising on taste or nutritional

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

The main problem we are trying to solve is the lack of affordable, nutritious, and convenient meal options for students. Many students, particularly those from low-income families, struggle to access healthy food that supports their academic performance and overall well-being. Traditional meal services often fail to meet diverse dietary needs and preferences, while fast food options can be unhealthy and expensive. Additionally, the logistical challenges of ensuring timely meal delivery within school schedules add to the problem. Our business aims to address these issues by offering a variety of nutritious spaghetti meals at affordable prices, with a dedicated delivery service tailored for schools. We also focus on sustainability by using eco-friendly packaging and sourcing ingredients locally. By solving these problems, we aim to improve students' access to healthy food, enhance their learning experience, and support the local economy.

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

Our startup offers several major benefits and advantages. Firstly, we provide nutritious spaghetti meals at affordable prices, making healthy food accessible to students from all economic backgrounds and supporting their academic performance and overall well-being. Secondly, our dedicated delivery service is tailored to school schedules, ensuring meals are delivered on time and fresh, which helps busy students and school staff by making meal planning and consumption hassle-free. Lastly, we offer a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring that all students, including those with specific dietary needs, have access to delicious and suitable meal options, promoting a healthier and more satisfying dining experience for everyone. By addressing affordability, convenience, and dietary diversity, our service stands out as a reliable and valuable option for schools and students.

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

Our startup's product is aimed at serving school students, particularly those from low-income families who struggle to access nutritious and affordable meals. The targeted beneficiaries include students who need convenient and healthy meal options that fit within their busy school schedules. Additionally, our service benefits parents and school staff by providing a reliable and hassle-free meal solution, reducing the burden of meal planning and preparation. By focusing on these groups, we aim to enhance the overall well-being and academic performance of students, support parents with affordable meal options, and assist schools in promoting healthy eating habits among their students.

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-09-15

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

4

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.)

Ayokunle is the head chef Jeleel is the social manger Mubaraq is our logistics manager

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

https://wa.me/message/34W74AAIQEZAD1

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

To contribute to the end poverty SDG, our spaghetti business implements several strategies. We ensure affordable pricing to make nutritious meals accessible to low-income students, reducing food insecurity. Regular monitoring and evaluation help us improve and scale our efforts, ensuring a significant impact on poverty reduction and promoting sustainable development.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

By sourcing ingredients locally, we support local economies and adopt sustainable practices, reducing waste and conserving energy.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

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

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our product is a modern version of the traditional spaghetti meal service, adapted to meet contemporary needs and preferences. While spaghetti has been a staple in many diets, our approach innovates by focusing on affordability, convenience, and nutrition tailored specifically for students. We also integrate sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly packaging and local sourcing, to reduce our environmental footprint. Additionally, we incorporate community feedback to continually refine our offerings, making them more relevant and appealing to today’s youth. By modernizing a classic product with these enhancements, we address current challenges such as busy school schedules, and environmental concerns, providing a valuable and updated service that resonates with today’s students and their families.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Our main competitors are Item 7, a fast food franchise specializing in jollof rice and fried rice, and a small business that sells spaghetti. We stand out by providing nutritious and affordable meals, making them accessible for students from all economic backgrounds. Unlike our competitors, we offer a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring more options for our customers. Our dedicated delivery service is specifically designed for school schedules, ensuring timely and efficient meal delivery for busy students and staff. Additionally, we prioritize eco-friendly practices, using sustainable packaging and sourcing ingredients locally, which appeals to environmentally conscious customers. We actively engage with the local community, gathering feedback to continuously improve our services and better meet the needs of our customers. These unique aspects make our business a compelling and valuable choice, ensuring we provide greater value

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

Not at the momentt.