Tanzania - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Spana is a mobile application for a bouquet of affordable and quality automobile services. It enables Individual car owners to request auto diagnostic checks, vehicle servicing, repair or subscribe their vehicles to annual routine maintenance.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

Spana is a technology social enterprise that transforms the informal mechanics, improves car care services and combat counterfeit spare parts. Spana is an AI enabled mobile application for a bouquet of affordable and quality automobile services. It enables Individual car owners and businesses to request auto diagnostic checks, vehicle servicing, repair or subscribe their vehicles to annual routine maintenance. With Spana, you can access:- -Reliable mechanics -History of repairs / Maintenance history -Track your expenses -Service reminders -Mobile mechanic/Pick-up and delivery -Digital service card -Original parts affordably -Avoid expensive repairs with service reminders and periodic maintenance

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

Tanzania like most of the Sub-Saharan African countries is a 1. used cars-dominated market, with a ratio of 90:10, where cars as old as 20 years still find their way to Tanzania's roads. The used cars powered by after-market spare parts where most are 2. fake leading to frequent breakdowns and car owners spend 4 times more on maintenance. There's also a 3. lack of expertise and modern tools as 70% of car owners service their cars at backyard garages using informal mechanics/roadside mechanics exacerbating the problem. 4. Overpricing of spare parts is also very common where prices fluctuate as much as 30% from one shop to another.

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

The major benefits of using this products are-; 1. Improved car services and quality assurance due to the well-vetted mechanics using modern tools and equipment such as diagnosis machines, this will help reduce trial and error done by the backyard mechanics. 2. Ultimate convenience that comes with digitized bookings and smooth flow of mechanics which is a result of various services such as mobile mechanics, home service and pick up and delivery. 3. Combat the usage of counterfeit spare parts that makes car owners spend 4 times more on maintenance due to frequent breakdowns, healthy risks and road safety that are caused by the usage of counterfeit spare parts.

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

The beneficiaries are categorized into three groups as follow-; 1. Mechanics and garages they get-; a.More customers through free advertising b.CRM to efficiently manage logistics c.Full Focus on what they are good at fixing cars 2. Individual car owners get-; a. Assured quality mechanics through our vetted onboarding processes b. Comparable spare parts pricing allowing transparency and supply and demand economics to dictate c. Mobile Mechanic Ultimate convenience through mobile mechanic 3. Businesses With Fleets gets-; a. Easy to manage All Vehicles under one roof (Mechanic) b. Automated in-app invoices and receipts (In real-time) c. Service appointment reminders d. Preventative maintenance diagnostics and tips

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

07/10/2023

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

3

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

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

1. Ebenezery Kimaro, CTO Software engineer with more than 7 years experience in software engineering, He has worked as a freelancer and Co-founded a software development agency and created several softwares and systems including a hospital management system for a referral Hospital in Dar Es Salaam. Ebenezery is a Full-stack developer, and holds a Bachelor of computer engineering and information technology. Ebenezery is a Lead developer, in charge of research and development and managing tech team. 2.John Mwapinga - Product manager Software developer with 6+ years experience in software development worked as a freelancer developing consumer and business software. System analyst, mobile, back-end, and front-end. Holds a Bachelor's in computer engineering and information technology. John is responsible for the Company's Mobile App development. 3. Joyce Thomas - Business Developer An experienced project manager, Joyce pioneers Spana's penetration to the market.

01.09 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://spana.app/

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

Autre : Mobility

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

We end poverty by providing jobs and income to the mechanics, and those are from the informal sector are provided with the upskilling that helps to retain their jobs.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

2

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

4

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

We provide training and upskilling opportunities to backyard mechanics and other informal skilled workers by matching them with master mechanics for practical tutorials. This helps in the transfer of skills, adaption of new techniques, and improve of service delivery.

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

We promote gender equality in all our dealings by promoting a safe environment for both genders to prosper especially women who shy away from some of the vocations such as mechanical work. We do this by providing training and an environment for young women to learn and earn an income.

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

3

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

6

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

We want to tackle the poor vehicle maintenance culture in Tanzania by fostering a vehicle maintenance culture. We want our customers, both corporate fleet owners and individuals, to avoid expensive repairs. and promote alternative energy source such as the CNG installation.

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

With the jobs available in the apps, the mechanics now get better payments that help to improve their livelihoods. Also the app provides a digital financial profile for the mechanics to help them track their expenses and improve their credit score.

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

My projects contributes to the industry innovation and infrastructure of automotive repairs and maintenance by providing a practical solution for car owners to better access car repair services, especially in the urban areas and big cities. This will foster service delivery and improve the overall economy of the country.

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

3

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Today 60% of the population in Africa is living in rural areas, in 2050 60% of the population will be living in urban areas. With limited job opportunities available, we are at danger of extreme poverty, development of the slums, formation of the gangs, and increase in crime activities. We are creating a system where this growing population can find jobs. Gig economy might be the answer.

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

3

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

by 2050 50% of population in africa will be living in the urban areas. Climate change results in the decline of productive agricultural land as well as seasonal shifts that cause severe droughts. These droughts then force people living in rural areas to migrate to urban areas and cities in search of employment and other livelihood options. Lack of enough employment opportunities oftenly lead to poverty and the development of slums may force youths to join and involve themselves into gangs and criminal activities. Spana may provide hope and a platform for these youths to learn a skill and get employment to improve their livelihoods.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

To combat the usage of counterfeit spare parts in the country, we need to join forces with various stakeholders within the automotive supply chain and industry as a whole, and the government is an indispensable partner. Hence partnerships are vital if we are to see another day in the industry. Also, partnerships can help us get a quicker and wider access to the market by partnering with various spare parts suppliers and libricants manufacturers such as the TOTAL ENERGIES.

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

4

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer 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

05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

6

05.08 Justification de mon projet

Our project is unique as it is the first platform in the country that simplifies access to car services and repairs, as well as genuine spare parts. Our App offers multiple benefits to car owners such as-; -History of repairs / Maintenance history -Track your expenses -Service reminders -Mobile mechanic/Pick-up and delivery -Digital service card

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

Currently, the competition comes from the traditional way of people having phone numbers of several mechanics in their phonebooks or visiting the local garages and auto shops available. Similar platforms exist in Nigeria such as Mecho Auto and South Africa such as Fixxrr which focuses on mobile mechanics.

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

By encouraging, supporting and buying products and service from women entrepreneurs.