Ethiopia - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Hager Pesticide Factory PLC is a start up that produce organic pesticide from locally available plant species that are quality,effective,multifunctional&affordable and an organic fertilizer from residue of pesticide making zero waste to the environment.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Hager pesticide factory PLC is a startup which is incubated in Business and Incubation and Techno Entrepreneurship center of Bahir Dar University. It produce liquid organic pesticide that control pests from locally available plant species that are cultivated in short period of time, evergreen throughout the year and most importantly have high amount of active ingredients which are used to formulate the pesticide. These active ingredients are the plant's secondary metabolite that means they are used as plant defense system. These plant species will leave their leaves on the ground as their season cutoff so utilizing plants that have no earlier purpose and studying their nature to control pest. Unlike other pesticide which import active ingredients our active ingredients are used from plants. In addition we use natural inerts to formulate our product which are quality, effective, sustainable, organic, zero waste, multifunctional since they are usedforpre and post harvest stage.

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

1. Crop loss due to pest. Majority of crops 21-44%pre harvest loss and 15.5-27% post harvest loss is caused by pest. The agricultural sector which is a back bone for Ethiopian economy is responsible for cultivating different crops. However, due to pests both pre and post harvest crop loss is occurring. 2. Unaffordable price of agrochemical: Ethiopia imports 40,000tons of agrochemicals from abroad yet the demand and supply are not balanced and cause scarcity of products that results unaffordable price for farmers to consume and produce crops. 3. Health problems which are caused by Synthetic pesticide:Most of imported pesticide are synthetic that are toxic to humans and environment when released. Due to their toxic active ingredients they cause actue up to chronic health problems to humans. Considering the above main problems which are Crop loss due to pest, scarcity and unaffordable price, toxic synthetic pesticide which affect human and environment and to save foreign currency.

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

1. Crop production maximization. By providing organic pesticide to control pests and encourage growth for both pre harvest and post harvest stage and for target pest and target crops. 2.Save foreign currency: Agricultural products which are a back bone for Ethiopian economy will be improved by using locally available organic pesticides, machines and equipment. Thus Fosters product development and exportation to abroad by controlling pests and hindering synthetic pesticide which are expensive. 3.Balancing unsatisfied demand. Providing organic pesticide products in affordable price and working on modality and availability, the farmers won't suffer to search for pesticide for their harvesting. 4. Reduce human related health problems by utilizing an active ingredients that are safe to used, to purchased and even to be disposed to the environment by providing organic pesticide 5. Empowerment of young, women disabilities, to foster region as well as country financial development .

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

Our target beneficiaries are low to medium income farmers that produce cereals who are resident in Ethiopia around Bahir Dar and around kebeles under Business to Consumer(B2C) model. The others are Business to Government (B2G)which are agriculture office and Business to Business(B2B) are farmer unions.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-03-22

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

2

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

1.Solomon Geremew -Chemical Engineering Bsc - CEO 2.Yordanos Nigusse -Computer Science BSc- COO 3. Kalkidan Eshete-Chemical Engineering Bsc and BA of Marketing manager 4.Alebachew Female - Mechanical Engineering- Production Manager

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

https://polyalumninetwork.com/call-for-project/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

b) Materials (agriculture, fishing, chemical products, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals and mining, paper and forest products)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

Our product provide an organic pesticide to control pests. Pests are the major problem that attack crops and destroy and minimize crop productivity. Unless there is a sustainable way of controlling pests there will never be crop productivity. If there is no crop productivity there will be unbalanced demand that results poverty and will continue to be under development. If there is no producing capacity, there will not be employability, if there is no employability there will not be development and poverty will kick off so our product considered all the above aspects.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

Our product provide an organic pesticide to control pests. Pests are the major problem that attack crops and destroy and minimize crop productivity. Unless there is a sustainable way of controlling pests there will never be crop productivity. If there is no crop production, which is one of the basic need for humans, there will be hunger due to gathering of crops below the minimum. Therefore, pesticides play a critical role in reducing diseases and improving the increase in crop yields worldwide. Thus, they have made a significant contribution to alleviating hunger and providing access to an abundant supply of high-quality food. In addition it will create a way An end to rural poverty: double small-scale producer incomes & productivity. Adapt all food systems to eliminate loss or waste of food. Access to adequate food and healthy diets, for all people, all year round.

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

Toxic effects by pesticide exposure can range from mild symptoms, like minor skin irritation or other allergic symptoms, to more severe symptoms, like strong headache, dizziness, or nausea. Some pesticides, e.g., the organophosphates, can cause severe symptoms, like convulsions, coma, and possibly even death. Considering all aspects, our product is Organic pesticide which is produced from registered active ingredients of plants to use and are safe for human health as well as the environment.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

We provide training for students to apply what has been given for them in theoretically into to practical, to change their mindsets as young and brilliant stage as they are by encourage entrepreneurship, making them to join business incubation programs and also as a company to foster education and teach for all principles providing academy or education tools, equipments and advice to make change for their future.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

As a responsible organization we will focus on Gender equality should be characterized from the below important components: Each gender can fully participate in the workplace. Equal opportunities for each gender to achieve leadership positions. Acceptance for those who have caregiving and family responsibilities. In order to ensure gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace, procedures must be consistent and equitable. Develop clear policies for performance evaluations, wage increases, and promotions. Specify the compensation in line with experience in job postings. Say NO to Stereotypes, saying No to Reverse Sexism , Provide Equal Learning and Development Opportunities and Taking Strict Action Against Gender-Based Harassment.

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

As a startup work together with groups such as governments or community groups in order to improve the local water governance or help in water management projects. Investing in water treatment not only reduces company costs but also generates ecological benefits being extremely important for the environment. Through ensuring staff has a decent human life outside the workplace together with awareness about hygiene practices. This, besides other benefits, will also improve productivity. communicate our progress towards it both internally, to our people, and externally, to the other stakeholders.

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

Providing an organic pesticide by considering the target customers living styles, country economy and working capital, we produce and distributed in an affordable price through availability and modality.

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

The first is an increase in the amount of physical capital goods in the economy. Adding capital to the economy tends to increase the productivity of labor. Newer, better, and more tools mean that workers can produce more output per time period. A second method of producing economic growth is through technological improvements Improved technology allows workers to produce more output with the same stock of capital goods by combining them in novel ways that are more productive. To contribute for decent work is to pay a fair income, secure form of employment and safe working conditions, ensures equal opportunities and treatment for all and right to work.

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

Our startup is incubated for it's innovative idea which is using a plant leaf and studying it's nature to reduce produce organic pesticide.In addition through implementating the below points we contribute towards innovation and infrastructure. Protect and safeguard cultural and natural heritage. Learning and educational opportunities. Support research. Employment (recruiting, training, safety) Commercial activities including copyright and IP. Governance and management. External partnerships and collaborations.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Through strategic planning for equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.

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

We promote; Access to public resources. Sustainable cities help residents achieve sustainability in everyday life by providing access to public resources.Transportation,Green public spaces,Green architecture, Water conservation,Waste management, Raise Public Awareness,Promote Education,Increase Government and Business Investment,Conserve Resources and Eliminate Waste,Re-evaluate Values.

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

As a start up promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs, and a better quality of life for all, with the goal to do more and better with less. Doing our part to protect our planet, for the consequences might be severe. Every action taken by people and companies counts towards a sustainable future.so monitoring actions, traction, developing end to end user information and obeying legal responsibilities.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

As a startup we produce a product which has no flue gas emissions to the environment since there will never be a combustion process involving technology and output, fossil fuels are not used in the production and transportation of our pesticides; thus they will not affect the soil’s ability to sequester carbon.unlike synthetic pesticide our organic pesticide is different for tackling and working on weak side of synthetic pesticide such as synthetic pesticide harm workers, pollute our environment and are driving emissions of Green house gases. Not only do they contribute to climate change through the direct emissions associated with their production but perhaps even more importantly, they underpin and enable the damaging process of industrial agriculture. On the above consideration we conclude environmental aspects to solve such major climate change through serving and producing organic pesticide.

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

Our organic pesticide is produced by taking considerations on concentration of active ingredients and inert ingredients during formulations. Because If the concentration is strong enough, they can be fatal to fish, plants, and aquatic insects. Because these fish, plants, and insects are dependent on each other, harm to the one is essentially harm to the other. In turn, mammals and birds that consume the fish suffer. By taking the right active ingredient, ability of infiltration into soil and water bodies, ratio to consider for shelf life we produced and tested the prototype on life below and on land. Thus our pesticide is formulated considering all aspects in safe and appropriate way.

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

Abide national environmental standards and international treaties. Leading companies go beyond this and set new benchmarks on pursuing growth without damaging natural ecosystems. They are encouraged to do so through multi-stakeholder partnerships and standards. Conservation easements and land donations help to protect resources and assets of the property, such as wildlife habitat, prime agriculture land, and watershed protection for improved water quality.

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

Through Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere, End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children, Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all, Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms, Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels , Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance, Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development and Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

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

As start up through collaborative efforts among governments, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to work together in advancing 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.

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

Our potential competitors are synthetic pesticide manufacturers and importers. We stand out from them by producing organic pesticide from locally available plant species which has never been used before. This plant species has high amount of active ingredients to formulate pesticide. In addition the inert ingredients we use are also organic and effective for our product. Unlike other synthetic pesticide manufacturers we don't import active ingredients rather we synthetis from our raw materials. In addition our product is used for both pre harvest and post harvest stage of pest controlling giving it a multi functionality and also prepared for target pest and target crops. Generally the organic nature, quality efficiency, availability and modality, sustainability, zero waste and affordable in price are the unique value preposition we serve for our esteemed customers unlike synthetic pesticide manufacturers and importer.

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

Yes, of course. The first one is by requesting to work with me as a team of entrepreneur. By being role models for them to be initiated, advising specially young students to join the path while they have time and great mind as such a young age, encouraging fellow entrepreneur on materials and support from our incubation centre, posting business idea competition programs on different locations to be easily readable, Show encouragement and give employees a voice,