Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

TREKHOUSE PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND MOVABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN AFRICA.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

After Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the current affordable housing landscape, including supply, demand, and policy frameworks We identify barriers and challenges preventing access to affordable housing for low income individuals and families This lead us to develop innovative and sustainable solution to increase the availability and affordable housing to overcome this challenges and promote social equity and provides a foundation for economic stability We convert shipping containers from 13 ft, 20 ft and 40 ft into movable and foldable furnished apartment comes with single room self contain, two rooms self apartment and three rooms respectively This foldable and movable container house can also be use for an office depends on the demand And when you decide to leave that location you can move your house to another location, it does not take too much space

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

The lack of affordable housing is a pressing issue affecting communities across the nation Low income individuals and families often struggle to find safe, decent, and affordable housing options, leading to unstable living conditions and a cycle of poverty

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

a holistic approach to support homeless individuals in their journey towards stable housing and self sufficiency, By combining the power of innovative solutions with compassionate care, we want to create a lasting impact on the lives of homeless individuals and the communities they inhabit. Our innovative Movable house is Foldable and affordable, it is very strong and build with fire resistant, the interior is top notch with quality materials that can last for 20 years. Built in toilet and bathroom with option of solar energy.

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

Individual health care contractors Government office owners charity organisation filling station food vendor disaster evacuation team

01.05 When was your company established?

2021-07-22

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

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.)

JOSEPH EMMANUEL is one of the director of Authentic Pass limited with 10 years’ experience in manufacturing industries and Technologies with high knowledge of project management.

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-emmanuel-97735558/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

k) Property (real estate)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

7 Adequate housing is one of the effective means to alleviate poverty because shelter is usually the most expensive item for households. It is also a pre-requisite for better health, providing a great amount of saving when one is not sick.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

7 Adequate and affordable housing builds resilience and reduces vulnerability to economic, social, health and climate-related shocks and disasters. • Equal access to land and housing, and the economic resources they generate, promotes sustainability.

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

7 Affordable, safe, stable, secure and resilient housing is an important factor in physical and mental health and well-being.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

7 Adequate living conditions enable access to education and better education outcomes. • Training programs and capacity strengthening in housing increase knowledge concerning sustainable development in various ways, including disaster preparedness and responsible, quality construction.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

7 Equal access to housing and land rights, credit, mortgages, and rental housing protects women from discriminatory policies and practices and protects their rights in cases of violence. • Strong land rights for housing for women have a catalytic effect, elevating the standard of living for entire communities

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

7 Access to safe and affordable water and sanitation is a human right and vital component of healthy and adequate housing

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

7 Energy poverty is a specific form of housing poverty, with social, environmental and health impacts on wider communities.

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

7 The housing sector supports economic growth through job creation related to the construction industry and additional demand for materials and services. • The housing sector has strong multiplier effects and as a percentage of GDP is often at least as important as other key sectors, such as manufacturing. • Stable and adequate housing leads to better economic opportunities by providing space for home-based enterprises and allowing households additional time for productive activities. • Slum and informal households are a major economic force. The informal sector is estimated to build approximately 70% of all urban housing in the developing world, making it the leading actor in the housing supply chain.

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

7 New technologies promote an affordable, market-based, resilient, energy-efficient and green housing approach. • The lack of quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure in slums and informal settlements poses risks to residents of those settlements and the wider community.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

7 Inequalities in housing reflect inequalities in broader social and economic systems. • Equitable access to housing helps communities overcome inequality.

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

7 Access to adequate housing is central to achieving inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. • Positioning housing at the center contributes toward building better settlements and cities because of the transformational impact of housing on social, economic and environmental outcomes. • The dual approach of facilitating the upgrading of existing slum settlements and increasing access to adequate and affordable housing for low-income, vulnerable and marginalized households is important for achieving sustainable development. Improving housing affordability is a prerequisite of progress toward sustainable cities and communities.

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

7 Sustainable design and construction based on energy efficiency and the use of local, recycled and/or renewable materials reduce life-cycle costs, carbon footprints and environmental degradation. • Recycling and reuse in the building sector can minimize extraction of raw materials and construction waste.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

7 Sustainable housing construction practices reduce contributions to drivers of climate change. Building resilient homes and communities reduces risk, promotes preparedness, and improves the ability to cope with environmental shocks.

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

7 safe and affordable housing is building resilient societies and economies, Making cities sustainable and creating career and business opportunities,

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

7 Methods applied in interventions addressing slums, informal settlements and unaffordable housing can contribute to the overall improvement of urban planning and governance. • Tenure security and informal settlement recognition promote the participation of vulnerable groups in decision-making. • Slum upgrading may contribute to the reduction of violence and other criminal activities.

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

7 Enabling stakeholder engagement and participatory processes will assist in the development of housing and land policies. • Inclusive people-public-private partnerships, through housing-focused initiatives, can ensure sustainable and resilient cities

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

2

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

5

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.

3

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.

6

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

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

6 Our innovative Movable house is Foldable and affordable, it is very strong and build with fire resistant, the interior is top notch with quality materials that can last for 20 years. Built in toilet and bathroom with option of solar energy.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

our main potential competitors are estate developers but what make our product and services to stand is that our product is movable, foldable and affordable you don't need waste a lot of time before owning a house and maintenance are very cheap.

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