Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

At The Centre for Energy Investment and Innovation, we are committed to driving sustainable growth in the energy industry, promoting responsible investment, ensuring a secure and reliable energy supply for generations to come. Join us today!

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

The Centre For Energy Investment And Innovation is aimed towards driving sustainable growth in the all encompassing energy industry , promote responsible investment, and ensuring a secure and reliable energy supply for generations to come. Our aim at CEII is to create a platform for transformative conversations, fostering in-depth research, and developing human capital expertise within the energy industry. Accelerating partnership and collaboration through the CEII Research And Advisory Directorate to organizations and government on energy transition strategies enabling informed investment decisions, promoting innovation, the implementation of best policies to aid growth, while mitigating the complexities in the oil and gas sector in promoting natural gas investment through stakeholders engagement. Our commitment is to help the finance industry navigate the ever-evolving energy landscape and foster a future where energy investment and innovation harmoniously shape a sustainable world.

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

At CEII we will be championing a Just Energy Transition Framework For Africa Through Partnership And Collaboration in implementing sustainable energy solutions and policies growth in urban and rural areas. Creating a platform for conversations on transformation plans and energy transition drive across all sectors. Driving in-depth research and learning within the energy industry to gain insight on the models of sustainable investing within the sector. Developing human capital expertise within the energy industry. Engage governments on best policies to aid the growth and development of the energy industry.

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

The Centre For Energy Investment And Innovation benefits as hub in the global energy industry will propel Nigeria’s and Africa’s growth globally, leveraging on business to business development in the energy value chain, promoting a balanced transition, impact investing in the green economy, building human capital expertise and promoting responsible investment in the all encompassing energy industry and non energy related industries.

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

At CEII we believe without energy the world stops and every human being on the planet is a beneficiary of the good and diligent work we do through research and innovation in the environment for a better world which is the ultimate end product we aspire to shape for our future generations to come.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-02-08

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

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.)

As director general of the Centre for Energy Investment and Innovation. My name is Grema Sulaiman Ahmad and my focus is on nurturing a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable energy advancement. With a certification in Innovation Strategy and Leadership, the organization flourishes under my direction, becoming a nexus for exchanging groundbreaking ideas and fostering strategic partnerships. My core competencies in business innovation, hydrocarbon, climate change and renewable energy administration have been pivotal in driving change. We are committed to optimizing efficiency and embracing forward-thinking solutions that propel the industry forward, paving the way for a more sustainable future. My co-founder Meimunat Sulaiman who is also my mother and director at the Centre For Energy Investment And Innovation is a committed woman towards growth and passionate about youth development.

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

https://centreforenergy.org/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

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

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

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

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

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

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

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

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

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

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

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.

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

06.09 Competitive Analysis

All On- A Shell established venture in 2016 an independent, Nigerian ,organization registered as (limited by guarantee) like mine and others alike. Unlike all others including All On! We at the Centre For Energy Investment And Innovation (CEII) believe greatly in our brand identity, our mission and vision of creating a global hub for the energy industry in Africa through the power of collaboration and partnership. Accelerating economic growth and advancements as solutions provide for prosperity through our unique service window (SPRP) model which is people and value driven. We believe people our greatest resources and our work will be our proof of value and competence due to our driving for force (Passion, Professionalism, Integrity) we will stand through the long term lenses of prosperity in providing local and international expertise excellence towards attaining sustainable results.

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

Yes. I support my female colleagues as enterprises owners and as serial entrepreneurs in the field.