Nigeria - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Blue Wings Nigeria provides affordable and innovative animal feed from organic waste to help poultry and livestock farmers reduce production cost and maximize profit, protect the environment, and ensure food security for generations to come.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

Blue Wings Nigeria, to be established in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, seek to innovate the animal feed industry through sustainable practices. By producing insect-based protein feed from organic waste, utilizing Black Soldier Fly larvae. This initiative addresses key challenges: Economic Impact: With animal feed costs comprising over 80% of production expenses for farmers, our cost-effective insect-based feed will enhance profitability and economic resilience. Environmental Impact: By converting organic waste into protein-rich larvae, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a circular economy in agriculture, mitigating resource depletion. Social Impact: Our solution improves food security, reduces production cost, and supports local farmers with sustainable, affordable feed alternatives. Blue Wings Nigeria envisions empowering farmers, protecting the environment, and ensuring food security. We aim to foster a greener, more resilient agricultural sector in Nigeria.

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

The main problem Blue Wings Nigeria aims to solve is the high cost of feed and environmental impact of organic waste. Animal feed expenses constitute a significant burden for farmers, leading to reduced profitability and economic vulnerability. Concurrently, conventional feed production contributes to resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions, and threatens food security. By producing insect-based protein feed from organic waste, Blue Wings Nigeria addresses these challenges by offering a cost-effective, and sustainable alternative that enhances farmers profitability, reduces environmental harm, and supports long-term food security and agricultural sustainability in Nigeria.

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 insect-based protein feed provided by Blue Wings Nigeria offers several key benefits: Cost-effectiveness: By utilizing organic waste to produce insect larvae as protein source, our feed solution significantly reduces production costs compared to traditional feeds like soybean and corn meal, thereby improving farmers' profitability and economic resilience. Environmental Sustainability: Our approach mitigates environmental impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste decomposition. It promotes resource efficiency and supports a circular economy in agriculture, contributing to ecological balance. Enhanced Food Security: Blue Wings Nigeria's insect-based protein feed enhances food security by providing a sustainable and locally produced alternative to expensive imported feeds. This reduces dependency on external sources and stabilizes feed supply for poultry and livestock, ultimately supporting farmers' livelihoods and bolstering agricultural resilience.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria targets multiple beneficiaries in Nigeria's agricultural sector: Farmers: Smallholder and commercial farmers facing high feed costs will benefit from our cost-effective insect-based protein feed, improving profitability and supporting sustainable practices. Livestock Industry: Producers of poultry, pigs, and fish will access a locally produced, sustainable feed alternative, enhancing animal health and productivity while reducing dependency on costly imports. Environment: By converting organic waste into insect protein, we promote environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting ecological balance in agriculture. Local Communities: Our project stimulates economic development and food security in Benue State, Nigeria and beyond, enhancing agricultural resilience and socio-economic stability. Global Sustainability Goals: Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, Blue Wings Nigeria help addresses global challenges.

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

05/01/2024

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

1

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

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

Saverio Danubio - is a seasoned Sustainable Solutions Specialist dedicated to advancing green technologies and promoting a sustainable future. With extensive experience in valorizing waste resources through bio-processes, he offers B2B and B2C services across private and public sectors, both profit and non-profit. His career spans successful project management in Italy, Germany, Sweden, and Finland, focusing on environmental respect and alternative source development. His expertise includes consulting on bio-waste management, organizing educational programs, conducting workshops on waste composting, and researching innovative bio-processes. Mr. Saverio excels in digital platform management for B2B by-products marketplace and has implemented bio-conversion plants for organic waste, yielding compost, thermal energy, feed, food, and bio-fuels. He actively seeks collaborations aligned with his professional identity and sustainability goals.

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://www.linkedin.com/in/kor-aondona-david-3687a6132/

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

l) Agriculture

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

Blue Wings Nigeria contributes to ending poverty in all its forms by providing cost-effective insect-based protein feed that enhances farmers' profitability, supports economic resilience, creates jobs, and fosters sustainable agricultural practices, directly benefiting low-income communities and promoting long-term financial stability.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria combats hunger and enhances food security by offering affordable, high-quality insect-based protein feed that boosts livestock productivity, supports sustainable agriculture, and ensures improved nutrition for communities through eco-friendly practices.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being by providing sustainable, insect-based protein feed that improves livestock health and productivity, thus contributing to better nutrition and economic stability for farmers and their communities.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria ensures inclusive and equitable quality education by providing specialized training programs in sustainable agriculture and bio-waste management, promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all, particularly women and marginalized communities, thereby enhancing their skills and economic resilience.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria promotes gender equality and empowers women and girls through inclusive employment, specialized training in sustainable agriculture and bio-waste management, support for female farmers to enhance their economic resilience, community engagement with local women’s groups, and advocacy for women's participation in agriculture, fostering an inclusive environment that contributes to sustainable development.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria ensures the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation by implementing efficient waste-to-feed processes that reduce water contamination, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that minimize water usage and pollution, and educating communities on water conservation and sanitation techniques to maintain clean and accessible water sources for all.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria ensures access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by converting organic waste into bio-fuels, promoting the use of alternative energy sources in agriculture, and providing education and resources to communities on sustainable energy practices to reduce reliance on traditional, non-renewable energy sources.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth by creating job opportunities, providing specialized training in sustainable agriculture, supporting local farmers with cost-effective feed solutions, and fostering a work environment that ensures decent work and economic resilience for all employees and community members.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria contributes to building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation by implementing efficient waste-to-feed processes, developing sustainable agricultural practices, and continually innovating to address environmental challenges and support economic growth in Nigeria's agricultural sector.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria reduces inequality within and among communities by promoting inclusive employment practices, providing training and support to marginalized groups, empowering female farmers, and collaborating with local organizations to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities, fostering a more equitable and sustainable society.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria contributes to making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by promoting eco-friendly waste management practices, enhancing agricultural productivity with sustainable solutions, and advocating for policies that improve urban sustainability and resilience, thus fostering a balanced and sustainable urban environment for all residents.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria ensures sustainable consumption and production patterns through a circular economy approach by converting organic waste into valuable insect-based protein feed, thereby minimizing waste, reducing resource consumption, and promoting environmentally responsible practices in agriculture.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by promoting sustainable agricultural practices, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through efficient waste-to-feed processes, and advocating for environmental stewardship to mitigate climate-related risks and foster resilience in agricultural communities.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria contributes to conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development by promoting responsible waste management practices that prevent marine pollution, supporting initiatives that protect marine ecosystems, and advocating for sustainable fishing practices to ensure long-term environmental and economic benefits for coastal communities.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria protects, restores, and promotes the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems by implementing sustainable agricultural practices, promoting reforestation efforts, combating desertification through innovative waste-to-feed solutions, and advocating for biodiversity conservation to ensure resilient ecosystems and healthy natural environments for future generations.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria promotes peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development by fostering community engagement in sustainable agricultural practices, supporting local governance structures that ensure equitable access to resources and justice, and advocating for transparent and accountable institutions that empower communities and promote social cohesion for long-term sustainable development.

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

Blue Wings Nigeria strengthens the means of implementation and revitalizes the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development by collaborating with local and international stakeholders, leveraging resources and expertise, and actively participating in global sustainability networks to enhance collective action and drive progress toward shared sustainable development goals.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout 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

1 - Pas du tout 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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

05.08 Justification de mon projet

Blue Wings Nigeria envisions creating a unique and innovative insect-based protein feed, distinct from existing products in several ways. While there are many customers already using traditional animal feeds, our solution introduces an entirely new approach by utilizing Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert organic waste into high-quality protein feed. This represents a novel technology in sustainable agriculture and waste management, addressing a critical need for cost-effective, eco-friendly feed alternatives that current products do not satisfy. Our approach leverages the biological efficiency of insect larvae to create a product that not only reduces feed costs for farmers but also mitigates environmental impacts by repurposing organic waste. Unlike traditional feeds, our solution does not merely improve upon an existing product but introduces a fundamentally different method, responding to the unsatisfied demand for sustainable, affordable feed options.

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

Our main potential competitors are Olam Nigeria Limited and Vital Feed. Olam Nigeria Limited offers a diverse range of animal feeds, including poultry and freshwater fish feed. Their advantages include a wide product range, extensive distribution network, and a strong reputation, primarily serving poultry and aquaculture farmers. Vital Feed specializes in tailored feed solutions for livestock, emphasizing nutritional excellence and customized formulations. Their competitive edge lies in specialized feeds, appealing to farmers seeking tailored nutrition solutions. Blue Wings Nigeria stands out by introducing a unique insect-based protein feed. Unlike traditional feeds, we use Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert organic waste into high-quality protein feed. This innovative technology reduces feed costs and mitigates environmental impacts by repurposing organic waste.

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

Yes, we are actively promoting the role of female entrepreneurs by prioritizing the hiring and training of women in sustainable agriculture and bio-waste management, supporting female farmers with cost-effective feed solutions, and collaborating with local women's groups to enhance their skills and economic opportunities.