Ghana - Startup under 3 years old

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Tekcycle Tekcycle Ghana Limited is an agricultural innovative start-up that seeks to revolutionize the detergents industry by recycling pineapple spoilage(decomposing fruits and peels) into affordable, eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning products.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Ghana ranks 12th among the top producers of pineapples in Africa. However, pineapple farmers in the country barely get enough income from their produce due to its rapid rate of ripening. Pineapple farming which is a lucrative endeavor is losing its appeal to a lot of farmers and this does not encourage the participation of the youth in pineapple farming. In the detergent industry, traditional detergents are mainly produced using synthetic and artificial ingredients which have numerous adverse effects on the consumer and the environment such as skin irritations, long-term persistence in water bodies and soil, and decreased air quality. In an effort to address these issues, Tekcycle Ghana Limited seeks to revolutionize the traditional detergents industry by recycling a naturally available resource (pineapple spoilage) sourced from smallholder pineapple farmers to provide affordable, eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning detergents(bar soaps, dish liquids,washing powder).

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

Research conducted by the Food Science and Technology department of KNUST reveals that 30% of pineapples produced in Ghana go to waste after harvest meaning smallholder pineapple farmers lose 30% of their income. Pineapples which go to waste after harvesting and are unsold also have the farmers struggling to dispose them off. According to a research by W. H. O, 68% of detergents on the African market are not eco-friendly nor biodegradable. In the detergent industry, traditional detergents are mainly produced using synthetic ingredients which have numerous adverse effects on the consumer and the environment such as skin irritations, long-term persistence in water bodies and soil, and decreased air quality.

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).

1. One major benefit of using our products is the contribution of the consumer towards reducing the amounts of food waste which will end up in our overflowing landfills. This helps in conserving natural resources and reducing the carbon footprint unlike traditional detergents production. 2. As traditional detergents contain harmful chemicals which are hazardous to human health, providing alternative product offerings which are non-toxic and safe for use is one advantage Tekcycle can boast of. 3. By purchasing pineapple spoilage from smallholder pineapple farmers, Tekcycle is supporting our communities and contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector. In doing so, we are also creating sustainable livelihoods and promoting economic development in pineapple farming communities. The youth in these communities are also enticed into agriculture enabling them to earn a decent income and reduce the unemployment rate in the country.

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

Our targeted beneficiaries encompass several stakeholders. They include: 1.Rural and urban households 2.Hospitality industry 3.The Environment 4.Smallholder pineapple farmers and the Agricultural community 5.General populace

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

16/02/2024

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

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

4

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.).

1.Mr. Emmanuel Dogbey -Production and Technical Lead -Master's in Project Management -Analytical researcher with expertise in detergent products -ALX and Agile certified software engineer and project manager. -Programmer(Python, R) -Skilled in Risk Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Negotiations. -Honest, good leader, committed, hardworking, able to focus on quality and work under pressure. 2. Mr. Derrick Antwi -Finance and Quality Assurance Lead -Bachelor in Education -Experience in Sales in business - Poultry farmer with over 5 years experience -Private school tutor -Expert in Administrative work -Trustworthy, proactive, excellent communicator and Team-oriented. 3. Ms. Najat Mohammed -Business Lead -Diploma in Business Administration -Mobilization officer of the Office of the President of the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurship Federation. -Good communicator, proficient in administrative management and owner of Najwad Spices.

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://linktr.ee/TekCycleGH

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

Produits de base (aliments, boissons, produits ménagers et personnels)

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

As a business, Tekcycle Ghana Limited contributes to the No Poverty goal through: 1. Economic opportunities creation where the market for pineapple resources that may have otherwise been discarded, generate additional income for smallholder pineapple farmers, and support livelihoods in the agricultural sector. 2. Creation of jobs for the youth within the pineapple farming communities as we grow and expand our operations in the supply chain stages, which will help alleviate poverty and improve their economic well-being. 3. By promoting responsible consumption and production through eco-friendliness, we are raising awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship as we encourage more individuals and communities to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. This contributes to poverty reduction as there is less strain on natural resources. 4. We also contribute to the circular economy and reduce waste, creating long-term economic stability and resilience in the agricultural sector.

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

4

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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'

4

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

4

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

4

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Here is how Tekcycle supports the Decent work and Economic growth goal. 1. Through the transformation of pineapple spoilage into valuable and affordable cleaning products, we are tapping into a previously untapped resource, thereby creating economic value as we reduce waste. This promotes a circular economy and reduces the strain on traditional resources. 2. As our mission is to revolutionize the detergents industry through recycling, it demonstrates our commitment to innovation and industry development. By introducing eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning products, we are challenging conventional practices and encouraging the adoption of sustainable alternatives withing the detergents industry. 3. By establishing ourselves as an agricultural startup that recycles pineapple spoilage into affordable cleaning products, we create employment opportunities through the processes of pineapple waste collection, production and sales. 4. Fostering a sustainable value chain by partnerships.

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'

4

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

1. We encourage resource efficiency as utilizing pineapple spoilage instead of relying solely on traditional resources reduces the demand for new resources and maximizes the use of existing resources, contributing to responsible consumption. 2. Our focus on eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaning products reflects our commitment to sustainable product design. As we create an alternative for traditional cleaning detergents that ofter contain harmful chemicals, we are promoting responsible consumption through offering products that are safer for both consumers and the environment. 3. One role Tekcycle plays is raising awareness about responsible consumption and production by educating our consumers about the environmental impact of conventional detergents and the benefits of eco-friendly alternatives such as our Pine-Up products leading to more sustainable choices and promoting a shift towards new patterns by the consumers. 4. Transformation of pineapple waste into valuable products.

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

Our business contributes to Climate Action through: 1. We reduce the reliance on harmful chemicals found in traditional detergents which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions by recycling pineapple spoilage into eco-friendly cleaning detergents. 2. We contribute to climate action at the consumer level as we educate them about the benefits of eco-friendly and biodegradable alternatives which helps them make informed decisions and promotes a shift towards more sustainable patterns. 3. Instead of allowing discarded pineapple spoilage to further decompose and release methane(a potent greenhouse gas), we transform it into biodegradable detergents which promises a circular economy by reducing waste generation and maximizes resource efficiency. 4. We undertake sustainable sourcing procedures reducing the demand for new resources and preserves natural ecosystems, contributing to continued climate resilience.

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

4

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

Our product offerings are distinct and innovative from existing market offerings. As we offer a unique value proposition, we differentiate ourselves from competitors to potentially disrupt the detergents industry. We have plans to leverage innovative technologies in our production and packaging processes which will enhance our performance, sustainability and efficiency of our cleaning products. Our products are an advantage over existing cleaning detergents on the market as we address customer pain points with regards to affordability and skincare and provide additional beneficial features with high performance cleaning abilitity. There is already a market for traditional detergents so there is potential demand and market opportunity for our eco-friendly cleaning products which will aid us in capturing a 5% potion of the African detergents market share in the next five years, hopefully.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Tekcycle Ghana Limited has quite a number of competitors on the Ghanaian market such as Sunlight detergents, Madar detergents and Saba detergents which have good cleaning abilities but we stand out due to the presence of the enzyme bromalene, which prioritizes the skincare of the user and has been proven to have a very powerful cleaning ability, actively working in our products and the fact that we source our raw materials locally, thereby increasing our affordability and sustainability standing.

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

I have noticed in my community of the Deaf that entrepreneurship is a rather strenuous goal for them to achieve. However, with my foray into entrepreneurship and growing success rate, a lot of my deaf acquaintances are beginning to develop interest in the field and it does my heart good to see how my journey as an entrepreneur is inspiring and motivating them to step out of their comfort zones and achieve great things.