Algeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

IVolunteer, la première plateforme algérienne d'incubation et de mobilisation pour l'engagement civique, fournit les outils nécessaires au développement des programmes de bénévolat. On assure que chacun peut contribuer effectivement.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

"I Volunteer" is a transformative platform that aims to significantly improve civic engagement and volunteering in Algeria Volunteers can easily discover and apply for roles that align with their passions based on their unique profiles. To incentivize participation, "I Volunteer" offers a points system, where volunteers earn rewards and certifications For those interested in creating their own volunteering projects, the platform provides an incubation program. This includes workspace, funding, and hands-on support to help bring ideas to life through strategic partnerships For organizations, "I Volunteer" offers a suite of tools to manage volunteering initiatives more effectively. They can access a dashboard to post opportunities, track engagement, and gain data-driven insights While keeping it totally free for volunteers. Our affordable subscription planes ensure the long-term sustainability of these initiatives, creating more impactful volunteering opportunities in Algeria.

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

The primary aim of "I Volunteer" is to significantly improve civic engagement and volunteering in Algeria and creat s, driving progress towards selected Sustainable Development Goals. The platform takes a multi-faceted approach: Firstly, it encourages participation and recognition through a comprehensive points and certification system. This rewards-based model fosters a sense of achievement and community among volunteers. Secondly, to ensure sustainable impact, the platform incubates social enterprises and community projects. By providing workspace, funding, and support, "I Volunteer" helps turn ideas into impactful initiatives. Thirdly, the platform seeks to enhance the experience for both opportunity providers and volunteers. Affordable subscriptions give organizations data-driven insights .... etc, while the user-friendly platform simplifies the process and the experience for volunteers.

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

- Increased volunteer engagement and recognition - Sustainable social impact - Streamlined experience for all - Promotion of civic values - Scalable and data-driven approach

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

The "I Volunteer" project has taken a comprehensive approach to address volunteerism in Algeria, covering all stages from creation to publishing, matching, execution, data gathering, and analysis. We have divided the market into three key segments: - Volunteer Opportunity Creators: This segment includes individuals, non-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies that generate volunteering opportunities.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-05-01

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

2

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.)

1) Mohammed El Moundhir Hichour: - Skills: planning, leadership, management, IT Systems designer. - Experience: “We lead the change” program Alumni. Injaz el djazair Alumni. Co-founder of DLC (Digital service company) - Past accomplishments: Participant in “Zid Khemmem” initiative. Ivulonteer UI/UX deigner. 2)Younes Abdessamia: Skills: Leadership, effective communication. Experience: Alumni US Algerian youth leadership program Tatawour ambassador. Past accomplishments: E-bridge social project. Leading organization of robotics competition in Setif. 3)Rayane Beddou: -Skills: Web development (front-end and back-end), machine learning, mobile app development, effective leadership. -Experience: Developing an employee rotation software for the company of Halliburton. -Past accomplishment: O’waste app team leader, an app dedicated to reduce waste of food Our Team Won Injaz el Djazair public choice award 2024

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-volunteer/

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Social enterprise and Social incubator

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

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

6

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

"I Volunteer" platform addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals: The "I Volunteer" platform takes a comprehensive approach to supporting social impact initiatives that address a majority of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its centralized incubator program, the platform provides guidance, resources, and funding to enable a wide range of volunteer-driven projects and social enterprises targeting various societal challenges. By empowering volunteers to engage with initiatives aligned to goals like quality education, good health and well-being, and climate action, in addition to poverty reduction and environmental conservation...etc, "I Volunteer" acts as a catalyst for creating sustainable, impactful solutions in local communities (future ). This inclusive model ensures the platform can effectively mobilize resources and talent to tackle the interconnected social, economic, and environmental issues outlined by the 17 SDGs.

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.

6

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

For My project sources local products and raw materials. 4 was selected because we are offering linking platform that we know that there are so many people and organizations that use it, but for the part of incubation and since its new idea we cannot really tell how its the market before lunching it, but due to some researches and surveys we did we clearly see that it has potential. for 5.04 and 5.06 we chose 7 because there are linking platforms but due to the lack of services they provide we improved the idea to by adding dashboard and work spaces along with incubation and data gathering and insights

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

based on our research the we have no competitors in algeria, but for the future we can have some competitors in algeria or the african region as we expend our project to be outside algerian borders

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