Namibia - Startup under 3 years old

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Ubuntu Aquatics CC is a urban Aquaponics farm that uses revolutionary approach to food production, seamlessly integrating aquaculture and hydroponics into a sustainable and efficient system. Our mission is to provide fresh, high-quality produce.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Ubuntu Aquatic CC specialize in aquaponics, a closed-loop system that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation). This innovative approach allows us to produce a wide range of fish and vegetables in a symbiotic environment.

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

Sustainable farming practices that promote environmental conservation. • Access to locally grown, fresh produce, reducing carbon footprint associated with transportation. • Efficient use of resources, including water and land, compared to traditional farming methods.

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).

Environmental sustainability through support for eco-friendly farming practices. • Local food security by promoting community-based agriculture. • Healthier eating habits with access to fresh, nutrient-rich produce

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

The demand for locally produced, high-quality freshwater fish and vegetables in Namibia presents a substantial market opportunity. By addressing this need, we not only support the growth of our aquaponics business but also contribute to the broader aquaculture industry's development. With the support of government initiatives and growing awareness of sustainable food production practices, we anticipate significant growth and expansion opportunities in the coming years.Namibians and Africans who enjoy healthy eating and cheap locally produced products

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

07/10/2022

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.).

Liswani Simasiku : Liswani brings over a decade of experience as a seasoned Corporate Communication Officer, Head of Sales and Marketing, and Business Development professional across various industries. With expertise in strategic communications and brand management, Liswani is instrumental in driving revenue growth and expanding market presence for Ubuntu Aquaponics.

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.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550583994675&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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

Matériaux (agriculture, pêche, produits chimiques, matériaux de construction, conteneurs et emballages, métaux et mines, papier et produits forestiers)

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

Ubuntu Aquatics CC we don’t just offer locally produced freshwater fish and vegetables at low price we are creating a network of urban Aquaponics farmers with limited space to grow their own food and sell left overs. Ubuntu Aquatics CC aim to become the leading provider of aquaponics training and consulting services in Namibia. With rising demand for locally sourced organic produce, government initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture, and opportunities for partnerships and collaborations, the growth potential for our business is substantial. By leveraging these factors and continuously innovating, we envision becoming a key player in the aquaponics industry, contributing to food security and environmental sustainability in Namibia and beyond.

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

Namibia is a desert country.Our community out reach training programs that helps local communities and individuals start their own aquaponics system which are designed by our company. The systems are closed loop system which are powered by solar system. Water is circulated which results to minimum waste of water. Communities are able to produce their own food and sell the rest for others. Ubuntu Aquatics CC supply’s local vendors with high quality products like fish and vegetables at a affordable price

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Ubuntu Aquatics CC produces freshwater fish and vegetables sustainably and environmental friendly practices without using chemicals which makes our product organic and sustainable healthy for the body and environment

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

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Poor people in the villages and urban communities suffer lack of education opportunities and information our company aims at bridging this by offering training and guidance for them start their own small aquaponics system

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

Ubuntu Aquatics CC is working and educating a group of unemployed women and grannies who want to start their own company

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

Ubuntu Aquatics CC is using recycling technology in our aquaponics system using the same water to grow our vegetables and fish in the same system

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

5

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our Aquaponics system is powered by solar panels, which is helping with a green initiative. We might not be producing energy, but we’re doing our part by using solar power system for our 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

This represents a lucrative business opportunity due to the increasing demand for locally sourced, sustainable food products and the government's initiatives to promote aquaculture as a means of economic development. According to the article "Local Aquafeed Development in Namibia“ published by the Global Aquaculture Alliance, the expansion of aquaculture in Namibia is hindered by the lack of locally produced feed. Additionally, government-led projects, such as the Onavivi Inland Aquaculture Centre, underscore the country's commitment to developing the aquaculture sector.

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

6

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

a closed-loop system that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation). This innovative approach allows us to produce a wide range of fish and vegetables in a symbiotic environment.

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

Our start-up creates job opportunities for both genders from local street vendors females & males selling our fish and vegetables at their stall. Our female training campaign that’s encouraging and offering training to female who want to join the aquaculture industry.

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

Food security is one biggest problem urban residents face but with our startup the methods of farming we are using Aquaponics can help people with small space to create a sustainable food supply and job opportunities

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

6

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our company only offers organic friendly products and the type of farming we are using allows us to get such products because our closed system allows us to farm with fish and the vegetables on a rotating system were the water is clean by plant roots then back to our fish tanks. The method of farming we are doing we don’t use any chemicals and most of our west is reused like the fish waste is used to make compost.

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

We use a closed-loop system that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation). This innovative approach allows to protect the environment and climate by not using any chemicals or soil

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Ubuntu Aquatics CC uses a closed-loop system that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation). This innovative approach allows us to produce a wide range of fish and vegetables in a symbiotic

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

6

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Since we are growing our plants on floating water system, this help us to reduce sol erosion and prevents damage to the soil by not using chemicals to help the plants grow. With climate change, farmers have to find alternative ways of protecting the ecosystem and our solution is aquaponics system

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

4

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

Our goal is to introduce environmental friendly practices to community by promoting sustainable practices in our aquaponics projects in rural areas that will be run by their own people in partnership with Ubuntu Aquatics CC, which is in line with our female training programs and helping the community to start up their own project. Ubuntu Aquatics CC will be helping the communities with marketing and access to market and storage facilities.

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

6

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

5

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

5

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

5

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

6

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

Ubuntu Aquatic CC is transforming aquaculture industry by mixing it with technology by method of aquaponics which helps us to farm fish and vegetables and fruits on the system, while being powered by the beautiful sun using solar panels, giving us opportunity to expand our business to any community that has a little bit of sun and a bit of water that can be recycled to grow both the fish and the plants while using locally sourced building material to build the aquaponics systems

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Aqualekker and urban aquaculture offer aquaponics services but Ubuntu Aquatics CC offers the Africa Ubuntu spirit by making aquaponics cheat. Ubuntu Aquatics CC offers those poor within our community with little resources to afford our products and service by offering affordable training and food products

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

Yes gender equality is the only way our society can over come gender based discrimination and violence by empowering our mothers , sisters and daughter's. Ubuntu Aquatic cc has program Women in Aquaculture