Tanzania - Startup under 3 years old

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We provide expert automotive services with professional mechanics, offering mobile, digital, and time-saving solutions. We focus on honesty, advanced expertise, and clean energy conversions, promoting gender equality in a male-dominated field.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Our innovative startup attains to revolutionize Dar es Salaam's automotive industry. We provide mobile mechanical services led by professional female mechanics, addressing the lack of women in this male-dominated field and ensuring high-quality, honest, and advanced vehicle maintenance. Our services include regular maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and clean energy solutions such as converting fuel vehicles to CNG and aspiring to offer EV charging stations. By promoting gender equality, we empower women through employment and training opportunities, contributing to financial independence and economic growth. Our mobile service model offers convenience and making automotive care more accessible for all. The Garage Woman is committed to supporting climate action, reducing inequalities in the mechanical field, and driving sustainable development in the community. Our unique approach not only transforms the automotive industry but also champions’ social and environmental responsibility.

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

The main problem we aim to solve is the severe underrepresentation of women in the tech and mechanical fields, as revealed by a 2019 study. In Kariakoo, only 5 out of 300 technicians were women, and in Ilala, merely 5 out of 50+ mechanics were female. Major garages employ fewer than 10 women mechanics. This disparity, along with personal challenges faced in traditional garages such as dishonesty, lack of product knowledge, inadequate customer service, and poor waiting environments, highlighted the need for a dedicated solution. High-end garages cater exclusively to wealthy clients, leaving middle-income individuals with limited options, busy professionals often lack the time to visit workshops. To address these issues, The Garage Woman was created. We offer mobile mechanical services at the customer’s convenience, providing affordable, high-quality maintenance and repair for middle-income and high-end vehicle owners

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).

We provide mobile mechanical services, bringing professional maintenance and repair directly to the customer's location. This saves time and effort, particularly for busy individuals who cannot easily visit traditional workshops. We offer consultation and educational services, empowering customers with knowledge about their vehicles. This unique approach helps customers make informed decisions about their vehicle maintenance. We support clean energy solutions also

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

Middle and High-Income Vehicle Owners who seek reliable, professional, and prefer vehicle maintenance at their location, saving time and effort. Environmentally Conscious Consumers interested in sustainable automotive solutions. As we support clean energy initiatives such as converting fuel vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) and Women who feel uncomfortable or intimidated in traditional male-dominated workshops. THE GARAGE WOMAN team provides a comfortable, empowering environment, ensuring respectful and trustworthy service.

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

23/11/2022

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 ?

1

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.).

My partner at THE GARAGE WOMAN is an Environmental Engineer by profession with expertise in Health and Safety and environmental consulting. While he works part-time with us due to his full-time employment, his skills and knowledge greatly contribute to our focus on clean energy solutions and sustainable practices.

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.thegaragewoman.co.tz/, https://www.instagram.com/the_garage_woman/

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

Autre : Digital Mechanics. (Motor vehicle diagnosis, repair, regular services and conversion from fuel to CNG)

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

6

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Garage Woman contributes to No Poverty by addressing economic disparities and creating meaningful employment opportunities focusing on empowering women in Tanzania by providing them with valuable skills and steady income, thereby lifting their families out of poverty.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

3

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

3

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

We provide women with job opportunities in an industry where they are underrepresented. we ensure that they gain valuable technical skills and experience, promoting their economic independence and career growth, we challenge societal stereotypes and norms about gender roles by showcasing expert female mechanics and technicians . This encourages more women and girls to pursue careers in STEM and technical fields as they serve as role models, inspiring other women and girls to explore and pursue careers in automotive mechanics and other technical professions. This has a ripple effect, encouraging broader societal acceptance and support for women in diverse fields. And so far we have 17 women on board as an early startup this includes mechanics, accountant, customer care, drivers and car care cleaners.

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

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

We specialize in converting traditional fuel vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG), a cleaner alternative to gasoline and diesel, We have been doing this as intermediate locally partnering with local CNG companies on commission basis. So far we successfully manage to convert about 33 cars This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, contributing to a cleaner environment. Eg; fuel price per liter is twice the price of 1kg gas , these options more affordable, we enable more people to participate in the shift towards sustainable energy.

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

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'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We provide meaningful job opportunities for women, particularly those who may have been marginalized or excluded from technical professions. This not only empowers them economically but also ensures a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

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'

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

5

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Garage Woman actively contributes to climate action by reducing emissions, promoting clean energy, and encourage a culture of environmental responsibility within the automotive industry.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

1 -pas du tout d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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'

6

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Collaborations with Educational Institutions such as VETA, NIT, Dar es salaam Institute of Technology: partnership with automotive manufacturers and suppliers for vehicle maintenance and repair from Kenya, South Africa and UK, even here in Dar es salaam - Tanzania We engage with local communities, participate in industry conferences, forums, and networks to advocate for gender equality and sustainability in the automotive sector.

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

6

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

5

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

6

06.08 Justification

06.09 Analyse compétitive

My main competitors are the potential mechanical workshops that have been existing for more than 10years since my goals are higher and bigger thus are CFAO, Nobble motors, CMC and all other big gurus because I am as well learning the business tactics from them. Costs, Convenience, quality and how a lady offer the best services will make me stand out from them

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

YES.