Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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The Smart Pond(SP) is a Full-scale IoT solution best described as a Smart AI fish-farming Co-pilot. It comprises the SP IoT device, Corresponding accessories and the SP app.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Founded in 2023, Pysis Technologies is an innovative agricultural technology startup in Nigeria. We optimize diverse agricultural processes using technology, covering domains like livestock farming, arable farming, e-commerce, input production, logistics, supply chain, extension services, and mechanization. We are on a mission to be the major driver for attaining Zero Hunger in Africa by supporting our customers to implement sustainable agricultural practices that optimizes yield and maximizes profit. Our vision is to solve real life challenges within the agriculture value chain, through the deployment of artificial intelligence(AI), automated systems and Internet of things(IoT). Currently, our portfolio includes two flagship products: the Fishdey app (Fishdey.com) and the Smart Pond (SP) precision fish farming IoT solution.

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

In 2022, Nigeria faced a substantial fish demand gap of 3.6 million metric tonnes, with local aquaculture contributing only 7% to meet this demand. This shortfall is primarily due to the inadequate adoption of advanced technology in the sector, which has led to widespread farming apathy, particularly among the youth population, a high mortality rate, low product quality and an estimated loss per production cycle of up to 35%. Although there are about 10 million Fish farmers in Nigeria, they are unable to meet the local demand that aquaculture could have met due to these challenges which also include high energy demand and resource(water and feed) wastage, escalating overall production costs by over 60%. The industry's challenges are further compounded by the lack of access to essential information for efficient fish production. The reliance on traditional methods for assessing fish growth rates results in significant errors and hampers informed decision-making.

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).

When the SP solution is deployed to a typical fish farm and integrated with corresponding accessories, such as water-level sensors, temperature sensors, automated feeders, dissolved oxygen sensors etc, mortality rate, human participation errors, wastage(water and feed) and power consumption are cumulatively reduced by up to 39% and running costs can drop by up to 32.7%.

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

The ideal Smart Pond (SP) solution customers encompass the 10 million fish farmers in the Nigerian aquaculture industry. It is also aimed at enthusiasts, investors, and stakeholders within the Nigerian, and by extension, the African fish farming community.

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

28/02/2023

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 ?

2

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.).

With over a decade of experience, our diverse team specializes in developing, managing, and deploying IoT solutions across Nigeria. We are a crop of ambitious and highly skilled experts in business management, automated systems, machine learning, embedded systems and robotics known for exceptional execution and adherence to global best practices in meticulously researching and developing our solutions. Our mission is to address real-life challenges faced by farmers in Africa while ensuring profitability.

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://pysistech.com/

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

Industrie (équipements, services commerciaux, logistiques et professionnels, transports)

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

4

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

Pysis Technologies' core mission is to be a major driver for achieving Zero Hunger in Africa. Like the Smart Pond solution, our products directly address this goal by improving fish farming efficiency and potentially increasing production volume. Our solutions promote sustainable agricultural practices, efficient resource utilization, and increased food production.

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'

2

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

2

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'

2

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

By creating innovative solutions like the Smart Pond, Pysis Technologies has the potential to create new job opportunities within the agricultural sector, particularly in areas like maintenance, support, and potentially fish processing. Additionally, increased profitability for farmers due to efficiency gains can lead to further job creation.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Pysis Technologies is a prime example of an innovative startup leveraging technology (AI, IoT, machine learning, robotics) to address challenges within the agricultural sector. Our work contributes to advancements in agricultural technology as a whole, which drive industry growth and improve infrastructure.

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

2

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

2

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

5

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The Smart Pond solution promotes responsible resource use by reducing water and feed waste in fish farming. Efficient resource utilization aligns with responsible consumption.

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

4

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

2

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'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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

4

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

4

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

1 - Pas du tout 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.

6

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

Pysis Technologies is at the forefront of innovation with the Smart Pond solution. It leverages new technologies but positions itself as a distinct offering by focusing on affordability and addressing the specific challenges faced by small-scale fish farmers in Africa. The Smart Pond is not simply an improvement; it directly responds to a previously unmet need within the agricultural sector, making it a truly innovative product with the potential to significantly impact the lives of fish farmers and contribute to regional food security.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

We currently do not have competitors for our smart Pond product. However, a significant number of fish farmers presently rely on manual and rudimentary approaches to manage various processes in fish farming. Even those utilizing technological interventions often do so peripherally, employing single accessories like temperature or dissolved oxygen sensors. However, due to the isolated use of these accessories, there is no centralized method to process collective data, refine it, and provide clear, data-driven analyses for informed decision-making. These conventional methods result in challenges such as uninformed decision-making, and a lack of routine monitoring, and testing, ultimately impacting yields and contributing to increased operational costs. Our solution employs IoT technology, smart sensors and actuators, for precision fish farming, as a central brain, it integrates real-time data from synchronized accessories, providing critical metrics for informed decisions.

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

Pysis Technologies actively supports female fish farm entrepreneurs. We partnered with a woman for our Smart Pond pilot, showcasing its potential for women in aquaculture. We offer special discounts to new female farmers, reducing the initial investment and encouraging technology adoption. Looking ahead, we're exploring workshops and training programs specifically designed to equip women with the skills needed to thrive in this field. We believe empowering women in agriculture is key to a more sustainable and prosperous future.