South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

ABEDESIGNS is a newly-established organic vegetable farm owned 100% youth and operated by Abel and malebo baloyi. Abel, and malebo will be leasing 10 acres of farmland in madinyane , brits to begin and establish their vegetable farming business.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

ABEDESIGNS is a certified organic vegetable farm located in madinyane, north west . It is owned by Abel and malebo Baloyi, a local family who have made it their lifelong goal to own and try to operate a vegetable farm. Abel and malebo perfectly complement each other, as Abel is experienced and knowledgeable in operating a farm and malebo has made her career as a cashier, bit of accounting, tax, and finance professional . Abel will oversee all operations of the vegetable farm and malebo will manage the farm’s accounting, accounts payable, tax payments, licenses and will manage MD post, permits, as well as all marketing functions. ABEDESIGNS will offer the freshest, organic, and responsibly sourced and farmed vegetables using the most technologically advanced farming equipment. ABEDESIGNS will be the only madinyane farm utilizing these techniques and Abel, and malebo will market this to their advantage. The advanced technological practices ensure less waste for the soil and environment.

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

The problem that I'm trying to solve is unemployment and lack of skills in black youth pertaining the agricultural business entrepreneurs because were are fewer in the industry and the villages have vast amounts of unutilised land.

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).

Organic foods often have more beneficial nutrients, such as antioxidants, than their conventionally-grown counterparts and people with allergies to foods, chemicals, or preservatives may find their symptoms lessen or go away when they eat only organic foods. Organic produce contains fewer pesticides.

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

We are targeting local owned restaurants, supermarkets, local people and other government initiatives.

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

17/01/2024

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 ?

3

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

2

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

Malebo mathilda Baloi has worked as a cashier and team leader in pick and pay store and has a acquired studies in basic computing skills.

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/invites/contact/?i=1s9gu613rp2sg&utm_content=lse04l9

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

Agriculture

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

6

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I am strongly agree that I do not contribute to poverty as the venture of business is farming and farming is all about producing food.

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

It will be zero hunger once it starts functioning because all the needy npos will benefit from us will donate vegetables and whatever food we can afford.

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

6

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Yes it does because we will be farming in organic way which is a sustainable farming and it adhere to gogreen and eco friendly practices.

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

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I think what I have learned from tony elumelu foundation about business management training, nestle entrepreneurship and vc4a business management, and also going through mentorship videos of vusi thembekwayo. All information when I pass to other people who have no idea about business management and circle it would be a great opportunity for one.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

That's part of the motive behind the business to ensure I train both male and female to be entrepreneurs

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I strongly agree that I won't be polluting water and land as I will be practicing sustainable farming

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I imply to use solar energy which support the green business sector

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

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As well know agriculture is a back bone of any country's economy and by contributing to mentor youth to be agricultural entrepreneurs will assist in creating jobs in future

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

5

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We will adapt to newer technology system which also adhere to gogreen practices which will ensure that we are updated with any agriculture business

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

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Yes I do believe that we are both equal man and women so we deserve equal opportunities, same career goals and salaries with equity

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Indeed sustainable farming is what we want to practice, because organic farming is good for environment, health and safety of people and planet

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

6

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

It is true agriculture is one of the business practices that provides with responsible consumption of energy and natural resources.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I truly agree to that because we need to take care of the planet so that the future generations don't suffer from our neglegance towards nature

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

2

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I disagree because sustainable agriculture does not disturb the water cycle and also the ecosystem

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

5

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The organic farming is a sustainable way of farming which adhere to gogreen and eco friendly practices. It does not harm the soil nor the environment but keep the soil fertilized

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We will obey justice by complying with business and country labour laws

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

Partnering with established companies or individuals in my industry will lend credibility and trust to my startup. Their reputation can rub off on my business and make potential customers, investors, and stakeholders more likely to trust and support my venture.

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

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

5

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

6

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

5

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

4

06.08 Justification

For instance vegetable subscription boxes is an innovation because rural people don't have access to formal market so I'm coming with creative ideas that will improve people's live so that can have access to organic freshly produced vegetables.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Few farms around where mine will be based at, and I will stand out from them because they farm in small scale, they are not innovative as iam, the prices of my vegetables will cheaper for local residents and it will be organic freshly produced local vegetables.

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

Yes, some I encourage them word of mouth, send them to compete in innovative women entrepreneur competitions