Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Kukeat is a platform that saves you 3½ months of your lifetime and the stress of market strolling by allowing you to order foodstuffs effortlessly with swift delivery, while also solving the problem of what to eat.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Kukeat is a platform that saves families, young professionals, and students 2-3 hours and the stress of market strolling by allowing people to order foodstuffs effortlessly with swift delivery while also solving the problem of what to eat using artificial intelligence. With about 27–40% of people who cook daily and 80% cooking at least once per week in Africa, this gives a market potential of 228 million people. With a serviceable market of 6 million in Nigeria alone, Kukeat is positioned for success.

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

Africans spend 42 Billion hours yearly in the market for foodstuff shopping. It is estimated that you would spend 3½ months of your life shopping for foodstuffs. This can be Time Consuming and Stressful, while still facing the problem of What to eat daily

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

1. Convenience 2. Wide range of Food items. 3. Food expense tracking 4. Food recommendation

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

We are focusing on Households, Young Professionals, Students, Chefs. And later SMEs, including Restaurants.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-07-03

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

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.)

Olaleye Daniel is a serial entrepreneur with several businesses and has been in the space for about 10 years, bringing value to people and making life easy.

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

https://www.kukeat.com/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Food Tech

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Kukeat provides affordable food options, potentially easing financial strain for low-income families. However, its impact on poverty reduction is indirect and limited to those who can access and use the platform.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Kukeat improves food accessibility and affordability, which directly addresses hunger issues, especially in urban areas where food security can be a challenge

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

5

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

By reducing stress related to food procurement and promoting healthy eating through AI recommendations, Kukeat contributes to better health outcomes.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Kukeat does not have a direct impact on education. While it saves time that could be used for studying, this connection is weak.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

3

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

While Kukeat's services could potentially reduce the burden of food shopping often shouldered by women, its direct impact on gender equality is minimal

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

Kukeat's business model does not address clean water and sanitation issues

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

Kukeat does not contribute to the affordable and clean energy sector.

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 creating jobs in delivery and logistics and supporting local suppliers, Kukeat fosters economic growth and provides decent work opportunities.

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

Kukeat uses innovative AI technology to enhance food procurement processes, contributing to industrial innovation and infrastructure development.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

2

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Kukeat's impact on reducing inequalities is limited. While it provides equal access to food services, its reach and affordability may not significantly impact economic inequalities.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

By reducing the need for market visits, Kukeat helps decrease urban traffic and pollution, contributing to more sustainable urban living.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

6

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Kukeat promotes responsible consumption by offering expense tracking and reducing food waste through precise purchasing recommendations.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

3

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Kukeat's potential impact on climate action is indirect. Reduced market visits can lower carbon emissions, but the overall effect is modest.

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

Kukeat's operations do not directly impact marine ecosystems or resources.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

While Kukeat might contribute to less urban pollution, its direct impact on terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity is minimal.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

Kukeat's business activities do not directly relate to peace, justice, or strong institutions.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Kukeat collaborates with local suppliers and leverages technology partnerships, supporting broader cooperation towards sustainable development.

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

3

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

4

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

5

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.

5

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.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

Kukeat stands out as a unique and innovative startup by addressing the significant time and stress associated with traditional food shopping in Nigeria. Africans spend approximately 42 billion hours yearly in markets for foodstuff shopping, translating to 3½ months of a person's life. Our platform saves families, young professionals, and students 2-3 hours per shopping trip by offering an effortless online ordering system with swift delivery.What sets Kukeat apart is our use of artificial intelligence to enhance the customer experience. Our AI-driven food recommendation system suggests meal ideas based on customer preferences and past purchases, tackling the daily challenge of deciding what to eat.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

With Pricepally, CampusRunz, Market women using delivery drivers as direct and indirect competitors, we set ourselves apart by; 1. Our AI-based food plan feature that recommends what to eat to users based on their health status and preferences. 2. Offering culture-based food products (this involves having different cultural soups users can order, with the ingredients all in one place.) 3. Serving both businesses (SMEs) and individuals, which in turn increases revenue and profitability

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

One way Kukeat can initiate actions to promote female entrepreneurship is by actively seeking out and partnering with female-owned businesses and suppliers.