Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

My project is an educational project that allows students to get prepared ahead of their exams and as well as connect them across other students in the institution making for quality networking.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Unilorin Scholar is an innovative educational platform that is designed to enhance students' exam (most especially the freshmen) preparation and promote quality networking among peers within the institution. The project leverages technology to provide comprehensive study resources and facilitate meaningful connections, thereby improving academic performance and creating a supportive learning community.

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

Having been a freshman who faced major issues trying to meet and connect with the right mind, Many students face significant challenges in preparing for exams due to the lack of accessible, high-quality resources and effective study methods. Additionally, the opportunity for peer networking and collaborative learning is often limited, especially in large institutions. These issues can lead to suboptimal academic outcomes and a sense of isolation among students.

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

1. Unilorin Scholar will provide students with tailored resources to improve their understanding of subjects, leading to better exam performance. 2. The platform will foster a sense of community by connecting students, enabling them to share knowledge and support each other academically and socially. 3. By enhancing exam preparation and promoting networking, the project will contribute to a more collaborative and academically successful student body.

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

Students across tertiary institution

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-10-01

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.)

1. Ademola Israel - Python Django developer 2. Felicia Adewumi - Cloud Developer

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

https://x.com/FolahanVictor1, https://www.facebook.com/Victhor004

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

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Getting paid after getting hired on my platform

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Agree

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

5

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

My startup is primarily targeted towards students and enhancing their study process and allowing them to network among other scholars.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

There's perfect gender equality in my start up. There are no gender biases in the context of our startup. Our core team take in the both gender

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

The startup is not targeted towards environmental challenges

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

It does not directly contribute to renewable energy as the startup is primarily software based.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

To economic growth? Yes! Scholars across departments are allowed to get hired and get paid for their time.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

With more learning bring more innovation. With more innovation, brings better infrastructure

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

The startup surely invests in education and skills development as well as social protection measures

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

Unilorin Scholar bear no harm

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

It does have adverse effect on the green. However, it does contribute to having decent jobs and a quality life.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

This is neutral. The startup currently software based and does not contribute to climate action either positively or negatively.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

My startup is software based and has no adverse effect on that.

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

My startup is software based and it has no adverse effect on that

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

6

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

My startup of peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to all.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

The startup is in her infant stages and global partnership cannot be fully implemented right now although it remains part of the future aim of the 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.

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.

6

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

6

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.

3

06.08 Justification for my startup

My project is unique and very innovative as it is the only of its kind in the community.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

No one has been able to push this further in the aspect of developing such software.

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

Yes. As earlier stated, there are no gender biases in the startup. Everyone has a fair take in the system