Ethiopia - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

My project solves Ethiopian farmers & coffee exporters make them able to track the whole supply chain starting from farming until to Roasters so that they can provide data about the origin of the coffee & show it is deforestation free for EUDR compliance.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

My project is to provide real time deforestation detection software for EUDR compliance in coffee sector and app for tracking the coffee supply chain starting from farming until the roaster. using a blockchain to record each certificate with a unique transaction ID & can be shared with stakeholders throughout the supply Cain with a QR code. GeoLocation coordinates of a plot land using GIS to provide polygons which is latitude and longitude points of six decimal digits to describe the perimeter of each plot of land. For small coffee farm then put it in the map put boundary around the land which is geofence. in addition to that it provide Ground information by registering farmer to record Farm's information so that the client will be able to request a report to the system then the system will identify the total percentage of forest loss in the area & number of tree planted which indicates if any deforestation that's occurred recently in the land. additional it manage pesticide usage

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

My traceability system solves the lack of transparency and accountability in Ethiopian coffee supply chains. The specialty market demands origins/production transparency, but smallholders struggle to verify and communicate these details. Without traceability, exporters can't differentiate premium beans or assure importers of sustainability. A platform tracks beans from farms to export - logging data to validate origin/methods, isolate issues, and optimize. Sharing traceability empowers exporters to demonstrate provenance, building trust and driving higher value for authenticated Ethiopian coffee. The result is a win-win - exporters differentiate products, importers make credible claims, and consumers enjoy confidence.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Clients who are using our services will be advantageous in many way such as they will broaden their market reach, they will eliminate the risk of not selling their coffee to EU markets, they will assure their coffee is premium quality, they will add brand to their coffee by providing the origin of the coffee & telling its story to the last customer using our app which help them increase their capital. it is also advantageous to the farmer if the customer loves them he may give incentive to them.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The first beneficiaries are farmers they will be able to sell their coffees then Ethiopian coffee exporters who export coffee to EU market they will be beneficiary for using our software which enables them to get the data & report which is essential for Europa union deforestation regulation(EUDR) compliance.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-05

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

0

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

I am the only founder. I don't have partners yet.

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

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

h) IT (digital services, equipment and software)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

my startup provide farmers a market opportunity by enabling them to sell their coffee beans to coffee exporters. so they can generate good income which eradicates poverty in the community. Many youths will be able to be employed in my startup starting from the agent who who is located in the rural places who collects data about the farmers details from the farming lands up to the youths living in the city working as a software developer which generate income for them to live a better life. finally it leverage the country GDP by bringing dollar from coffee export which is the countries pillar export sector.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

my startup project contributes to eradicate hunger by making able the farmers get market opportunities giving incentives for sustainable farmers, producers that create a rise in sustainable agriculture which brings increases crops production that able to feed the world. the other thing the contribution of my startup is by eliminating desertification by reforestation & forbidding deforestation actions which makes the land fertile so their will be crop production.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Our traceability platform empowers coffee exporters to verify the origin and production methods of their beans. This transparency builds consumer trust and supports ethical sourcing - contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 for good health and well-being.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

my startup contribute to quality education because it implements EUDR which includes no child labor, inclusiveness of female & discriminated peoples in the law. the farmers & exporters have to subdue to the regulation in order to sell their coffee beans to EU market

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

my startup will achieve gender equality by providing equal opportunities and giving priorities for women exporter, employees.indirectly also eliminates gender inequality from the farm lands too.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

yes it contribute a lot one of my startup features is to include waste water managements & pesticides control which contribuites to clean water and sanitation goal.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Our traceability system equips coffee exporters to optimize their supply chain operations. This helps reduce energy use and emissions across the production lifecycle, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 for affordable and clean energy.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

my startup bring a big economic growth to the country by bringing foreign currency through coffee export. it also increases market opportunists for Ethiopian farmers, exports to export coffee beans to Europe countries. Exporters get economical growth instead of business risk of exporting coffee to Europe market by making them able to report for Europa union deforestation regulation(EUDR).

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

My project coffee traceability software project contributes to industry innovation and infrastructure in several key ways. By providing a technological solution to track and trace the origins of coffee products, your software helps increase transparency across the supply chain, aligning with the goals of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to combat deforestation and ensure sustainable sourcing of commodities. Your traceability software directly addresses the compliance requirements outlined in the EUDR, helping coffee producers, distributors, and retailers more easily meet their legal obligations and streamlining operations while reducing the risk of penalties. Implementing your software represents a digital transformation for the coffee industry, moving away from manual, paper-based systems towards more automated, data-driven processes and paving the way for other digital innovations in the sector. Additionally, your software empowers companies to make more inform

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

By increasing transparency and accountability within the coffee supply chain, your traceability solution helps empower smallholder farmers and marginalized producers. These groups are often the most vulnerable to unfair practices, exploitation, and unequal distribution of resources within the industry. Your software gives them a voice and a means to verify the origins and conditions of coffee production. This empowerment can lead to more equitable compensation, better working conditions, and greater access to markets for smallholder farmers. It also incentivizes coffee companies to engage with and support these producers, rather than prioritizing larger, more established players. This levels the playing field and promotes inclusive economic growth.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

By increasing transparency and accountability within the supply chain, your traceability solution provides data on the environmental and social impacts of coffee production, informing urban planning and land use decisions to mitigate negative effects on local communities. The traceability capabilities also support sustainable consumption, as consumers and businesses in cities can use origin and sustainability data to make responsible purchasing decisions, driving demand for ethically-produced coffee. Furthermore, the digital infrastructure and data standards developed through your project can be adapted to trace other agricultural commodities and consumer goods entering cities, enhancing transparency across urban supply networks. Your software also has the potential to directly benefit coffee-growing communities in rural and peri-urban areas, empowering pr

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

by providing visibility into the origins, production methods, and sustainability credentials of coffee products. This empowers consumers, retailers, and roasters to make more informed, ethical purchasing decisions, combating greenwashing and incentivizing producers to adopt sustainable practices. The data-driven insights from your traceability system also help identify and address inefficiencies, waste, and environmental impacts across the coffee value chain. Beyond individual choices, the standardized data structures and technological frameworks you develop can be scaled to enhance transparency and accountability in diverse supply chains, catalyzing a broader shift towards responsible consumption and production globally. Your coffee traceability project represents a powerful enabler of SDG 12, empowering informed consumer choices, driving sustainable practices, and serving as a mo

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

My coffee traceability software contributes to SDG 13 Climate Action by providing data to identify and address the carbon footprint of coffee production. The traceability empowers producers to monitor and reduce their environmental impact, while enabling sustainable purchasing decisions by consumers and businesses. The digital frameworks can be leveraged across supply chains to enhance climate accountability and drive widespread emissions reductions. As a tool for monitoring, reporting, and verifying supply chain climate impacts, your project informs interventions and investment to support global emissions mitigation. By embedding climate considerations into the coffee industry, your work aligns directly with SDG 13's call for urgent climate action, representing an important contribution to building a low-carbon, resilient future.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

My coffee traceability software contributes to SDG 14 Life Below Water by providing visibility into environmental practices that impact nearby waterways and coastal ecosystems. The data enables stakeholders to identify hotspots of water pollution from coffee cultivation, informing interventions to promote sustainable farming, improve waste treatment, and prevent agricultural runoff. The traceability also supports sourcing decisions prioritizing coffee produced in ways that minimize harm to aquatic habitats and biodiversity. Beyond the direct benefits in coffee regions, the standardized data frameworks can be applied across supply chains to catalyze broader improvements in water quality and marine conservation. In this way, your traceability software represents an important tool for advancing SDG 14's objectives, using data-driven insights to mitigate the negative impacts of agricultural production on vulnerable aquatic ecosystems. The contribution to this goal, in addition to your pr

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

My coffee traceability software contributes to SDG 15 Life on Land by providing data to identify and address threats to terrestrial ecosystems in coffee-growing regions. Many of these areas harbor rich biodiversity, which can be impacted by unsustainable farming practices like deforestation and excessive agrochemical use. The traceability data empowers stakeholders to make informed decisions that prioritize coffee cultivated in a manner preserving healthy, functioning terrestrial environments. It enables growers to monitor and improve their environmental practices, adopting techniques that maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services. Moreover, the standardized data frameworks can be scaled across supply chains to catalyze broader adoption of sustainable land use. In the context of SDG 15's call to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, your coffee traceability software represents an important tool for generating insights to inform conservation decisions and actions. By embeddin

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

my coffee traceability software contributes to SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by increasing transparency and accountability within coffee supply chains. Many coffee-producing regions have histories of conflict, unrest, and governance challenges that have undermined community rights and livelihoods. Your traceability data empowers stakeholders to identify and address human rights abuses, unfair labor practices, and other injustices. This can inform advocacy, responsible sourcing, and multi-stakeholder initiatives to uphold the rule of law and ensure equitable access to economic opportunities. Beyond coffee, the technological frameworks you developed can be leveraged to strengthen institutional capacity and transparency across diverse agricultural sectors, catalyzing more robust governance mechanisms and participatory decision-making. By embedding principles of transparency and accountability into core supply chain operations, your project contributes to cultivating the

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

My coffee traceability software contributes to SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals by catalyzing multi-stakeholder collaboration across the value chain. Bringing together diverse actors - producers, processors, traders, retailers, and civil society - your project has created robust partnerships essential for addressing the coffee industry's complex sustainability challenges. The standardized data frameworks you developed can be scaled and replicated, fostering knowledge-sharing to accelerate progress on the SDGs more broadly. The transparency and accountability enabled by your traceability platform empowers stakeholders to collectively identify issues, align on solutions, and hold each other accountable. This collaborative approach is crucial for SDG 17's emphasis on revitalizing global partnerships. Beyond coffee, your scalable, replicable project has the potential to inspire and inform similar data-driven, multi-stakeholder initiatives across other industries and geographies. In this

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

5

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

4

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

4

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

My service is innovative, but on an international level, there are companies such as IBM and AgUnity that work in similar aspects. While it may be a new technology for Ethiopia, there are already companies worldwide operating in this space.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Our main potential competitors for the Ethiopian coffee traceability platform are international tech firms like SAP, IBM, Microsoft, dimitri connected coffee and Agunity, who offer supply chain digitization and transparency solutions.

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

To promote the role of female entrepreneurs with in my startup, focus on fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunities. Establish mentorship programs, provide training and skill development, and offer access to funding specifically targeted for women. Highlight the achievements of female entrepreneurs through visibility and representation in my communications. Seek collaborations with organizations supporting women in entrepreneurship to amplify my impact. By implementing these strategies, I can contribute to creating a more inclusive ecosystem and empower women entrepreneurs within my startup.