Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Foodvault is a social enterprise application designed to tackle the scourge of hunger in Africa and the world at large

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Foodvault is a social enterprise designed to combat hunger in Africa by creating a sustainable food system. We aim to achieve food security by connecting food vendors with buyers, reducing food waste, and providing access to affordable and nutritious meals.

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

Hunger: Millions in Africa and other parts of the world faces hunger, with many children going to bed hungry each night. Food Waste: Significant quantities of food are wasted while people lack access to sufficient food. Limited Access: Affordability and availability of nutritious food are major challenges.

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

Food Security: Is our main target. Actualizing the three 3A System which inxluse Accessibility Affordability and Availability of food Food Market Network: Connect food vendors with potential buyers, creating a more efficient food distribution system. Food Rescue Program: Reduce food waste by collecting surplus food and distributing it to those in need. Home Chef Program: Train individuals to cook nutritious meals from their homes, following safety guidelines. Free Meal Distribution: Provide free meals to the most vulnerable populations.

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

The General masses will benefit from this program Empower individuals and communities. People from all walks of life will be able earn by simply meeting up demands and earn income from the comfort of their home Contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-12-02

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

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.)

I have team that is working with me but I am the sole owner Web Developer Chef And Business Consultants

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

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Millions of tons of food go down the drain each day while millions of people go hungry each day too. The Problem we are also having is not that we can not produce adequate food supplies but because we don't have Strong distribution network Preservation and Processing Plant Food Storage Capacity and Recycling etc We end up eating very little of what we produce as the rest returned to waste

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Hunger is a common thing in our society today as compliance to Technology and the quest for white collar jobs heighten leaving very few people who lack the resources, manpower and innovation to provide adequate food for the teaming population. But the Tech Genius, Business tycoon s, and political magnets eat food at the end of the day without knowing how what he or she eats was produce and brought to the table. If half of the amount of energy we put into other endeavors will be given to Food Security. Hunger will be a thing of the past.

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

Most people eat from the eateries who cook for diverse customers without paying attention to diet that will fit certain individuals, for instance a diabetic patient might go the eatery and buy food that is not suitable for he or she. But Foodvault will direct he or she o the appropriate vendor that will cook with proscribed recipes that will suit his or her health condition

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

By organizing training on mentorship programs for our vendors and educating the masses on tailored dietary. What to eat and what not to eat that will guarantee a healthy living.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Men and Women will be able to benefit from Foodvault either as vendors or as customers without sentiment. Men who are better cooks will benefits as vendors, cooking is already a thing of the women, so both genders will benefit immensely

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

There's no how the water we use in preparation of food can be contaminated to an extent that will degrade our environment. So it is certain that clean water will be utilized in every phase of our operation

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

Every Vendor within our cycle will be encouraged to use clean energy in their preparation of food and distractions

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

This will enable Vendors to earn income from the comfort of their home and anyone that is capable of make a simple delicious meal stands a potential employment as we will also establish kitchens across different places

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

Food Processing Preservation and Distribution will cut across industries in innovation and infrastructural development

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Certainly our business will be open to all genders

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

Our service knows no boundaries and it's suitable for any City town or settlements

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

Responsible consumption is one of our top priorities

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

We will encourage farmers to cultivate sustainably in their production of food

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

Water is where we get one of the richest source of protein and will be an asset to us. So there sustainable water engagement will be encouraged

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

Certain plant improves the fertility of the soil and enable quick recovery of degradable land

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

Safety measure and compliance with the sustainable development goals

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

Economically we will enable people who do not have the resources to open a restaurant to earn income from the comfort of their hom. By encourage the farmer to to cultivate sustainably, and engaging people from different backgrounds will create the social impact that is required

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.

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.

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

This is unique experience as we have various people who eat different things in relative to tribe and region and our project is able to connect them with their choices. Please enable women to make money from their kitchens

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Restaurants and Eateries and we stand out by giving other people the opportunity to earn a living without owning a restaurant. From the comfort of their home they earn a living

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

Yes. I organized Street to Enterprise an Entrepreneurship development program to train women in various skills and professions