Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

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Electroplastication is a project that aims at generating energy from plastic waste. It involves waste collection using ATMs and vaporizing them in order to produce energy through steam. The remaining 30% that is not vaporized is used to make building slab

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

The startup is called Smart Afrogrics. It addresses poverty through various approaches. One of the approach that we have is the use of organic farming where we use locally available materials such as cow dung, urine, plant leaves, yeast, jaggery and other organic products to make farm produce. This goes a long way in cutting the cost of production for the small stakeholder farmers, increases the production, create employment as well as leverage the biodiversity co-existence. We also have the electroplastication that is the project that we seek to implement in the next five months. This project addresses the missing link in the waste management sector as it aims to reduce the landfills. It is also a project that would reduce the poverty rates as the public would be able to be paid through a digital currency for taking care of the environment. It converts the plastic waste to electricity through a 5-phase process; waste collection, vaporization, carbon removal, energy and slab making.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The electroplatication project tries to solve the puzzle of "Where do we take the waste after they have been collected" through the vaporization process that would be able to produce at least 100 mega watts of energy at the realization of the project. It's also keen on reducing the amount of plastics that are in the cities as well as the plastics that end up in our water bodies through the plastic collection ATMs that are not only for collection but also for income generation. This would be a great relief to the supermarkets as well as the county governments as it will help them in making their environment clean without having to employ so many staff.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

The project is environment-friendly as the gas that is produced during vaporization is passed through sodium hydroxide solution to expel the carbon elements from it. The project is also income generative- the plastic collection ATMs uses digital currency (OKOIN) to pay for every unit of plastic waste that has been collected. The project addresses the need for leveraging green energy by production of electricity from plastic waste The project ensures that there is zero waste into the atmosphere or the environment. The 30% of the plastics that is unable to be converted into vapor is used to make other products such as the building slabs. The project addresses employment issue as we will be able to incorporate both the skilled and the unskilled in the future.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

The product aims at serving the cities and towns as well as supermarkets who find it hard to manage their waste.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

23/03/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Non

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

2

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Billy Oluoch who happens to be my co-founder is has a diploma in business management as well as business law from Strathmore University. He is currently pursuing Bachelor of Commerce in Strathmore University and has in the past attended many forums and workshops that address climate change and zero hunger. Rachel Khamala is a passionate person when it comes to environment conservation. Her skills in accounting goes beyond words in making sure that every single step we make as a startup is accounted for.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.instagram.com/smart_afrogrics/

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

6

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The startup addresses key issues in production and helps the smallholder farmers cut on production and maximize profits through organic farming. The electroplastication also aims at making sure that every individual that takes care of the environment is paid. This would in turn be income generative to the public hence reducing poverty.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

This is achieved through the organic farming that will ensure that the level of production by the smallholder farmers goes high using the organic products that we are able to produce. These products will save the farmer on the cost of purchasing the expensive synthetic farm inputs that after some time render the soil unproductive due to the increased acidity or alkalinity of the soil.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

4

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

4

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Being a youth led organization, we recognize the role of women in farming and they are always at the forefront in making sure that production is a success. We also have them as our main priority in the employment with a view to tackle the plastic wastes in the cities and farms.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

5

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our electroplastication project is keen to address the energy deficit that is faced in Africa. With its completion we will be able to produce more than 100mega watts of electricity that shall be supplied to households.

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

3

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

4

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

4

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through waste management and greening of the cities initiative

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

3

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Plastic wastes, inorganic farm inputs contribute largely to climate change. Through the various approaches such as organic farming, carbon neutrality, IoT on carbon, green energy, direct air capture and electroplastication that are well stated in our website we are able to tackle this menace of climate change.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

6

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The most affected place with plastic waste pollution is the water bodies. This poses a threat to the life under water. As a startup, we are keen to address this menace through the electroplastication project.

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The continuous use of chemicals and synthetic agricultural inputs poses a threat to the biodiversity. This is a real threat to the small micro-organisms that play a big role in maintaining the soil structure. The organic farming initiative as well as the carbon neutrality is keen to address this issue and make the life on land more sustainable and safer for the animals as well as the human beings.

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

3

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As an organization we recognize that for any success story to be told, there is need for joint effort. We work closely with communities, organizations and the government to make sure that we drive our initiatives and get success out of them. We look forward to partnering with different stakeholders and donors in our future projects.

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

2

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

2

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

Electroplastication is a new innovation that I have worked on with some help from my mentor making it a complete new product that seeks to address the demand to end plastic wastes that has only been able to be recycled by 9%. This project will make sure that all the plastics are accounted for and are put into use through energy production and building slabs.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

At the moment I have no threat of competitors being the first person to come up with the idea and being the inventor of the same.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

In my startup I recognize the role of women in entrepreneurship and they are always in the forefront of the startup's activities. I ensure that I offer mentorship programs as well as capacity building to the women that we engage with as a startup.