Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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Iwina Lab provides digital solutions to streamline compliance for Africa's subsistence agriculture and food export market. Leveraging blockchain and innovative software, we enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and empower small and medium bus

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Iwina Lab revolutionises Africa's subsistence agriculture and food export market with innovative software solutions, ensuring compliance with international regulations, enhancing efficiency through digitalisation, and empowering small and medium businesses for sustainable growth.

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

The main problem Iwina Lab aims to solve is the difficulty faced by small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Africa's subsistence agriculture and food export market in complying with complex international regulations. Traditional compliance inspection systems are often paper-based, fragmented, and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and low productivity levels. This situation hampers the potential of SMBs to compete effectively in global markets. By providing innovative software solutions and leveraging digitalisation and blockchain technology, Iwina Lab seeks to streamline the export process, improve accuracy and speed, ensure compliance, and enhance transparency. This will empower SMBs, protect stakeholder reputations, and drive sustainable economic growth across the continent.

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).

Streamlined Compliance: Our digital compliance product index window simplifies the complex regulatory requirements for international markets, reducing errors and inefficiencies associated with traditional paper-based systems. This ensures that only compliant products are exported, protecting stakeholder reputations. Enhanced Transparency: By incorporating blockchain technology, our solutions provide a clear and accessible means of verifying compliance metrics. This enhances trust between customers and suppliers, fostering stronger business relationships and instilling confidence in the quality and authenticity of products. Empowerment of SMBs: Our tailor-made solutions are designed specifically for small and medium businesses (SMBs) at the grassroots level. By improving productivity and efficiency, we unlock their potential, enabling them to compete effectively in global markets and drive sustainable economic growth across Africa.

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

Local Farmers: We provide tools to help farmers comply with international regulations, improving their market access and profitability. Small Industrial Production Clusters: Our solutions streamline compliance processes, enhancing productivity and reducing operational inefficiencies. Policy Think Tanks: We offer data-driven insights to support policy development and regulatory compliance strategies. Small to Medium Shipping/Exporting Companies: Our digital tools facilitate smooth and accurate compliance checks, ensuring that only compliant products are exported. Households and General Merchants: By ensuring product compliance, we help households and merchants trust the quality and safety of the products they trade and consume. Customs and Regulatory Authorities: Our blockchain-enabled solutions enhance transparency and traceability, simplifying the verification process for customs and regulatory bodies.

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

28/10/2021

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 ?

5

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.).

CEO - Enoma Efosa - Nigerian Public Management BSc, MBA, MA International Political Economy, 8+ years in project management. COO - Alice Wanjiku - Kenyan Mathematics and Physics Education Teacher BSc, MSc Operations Management, 10+ years in teaching, logistics, and product research. CPO - Taha Sabha - Syrian Pharmacy BSc, Humanitarian Logistics Diploma, MSc Operations Management, 10+ years in logistics. CMO - Imuetiyan David Enoma Biochemistry BSc, MBA, expertise in marketing, sales, product development, and business strategy.

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://iwinalab.org/

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

Technologies de l'information (services numériques, équipements et logiciels)

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

Iwina Lab directly contributes to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of "No Poverty" (Goal 1) by empowering small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Africa's subsistence agriculture and food export market. Our innovative software solutions streamline compliance with international regulations, reducing barriers that hinder SMBs' access to global markets.

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

6

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By improving compliance with international regulations and enhancing efficiency in the export process, we enable small and medium businesses (SMBs) to increase their productivity and access broader markets. This directly contributes to food security by ensuring the reliable export of quality agricultural products.

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

5

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our digital compliance and quality assurance tools ensure that agricultural products meet stringent international standards for safety and quality. By streamlining the export process and reducing inefficiencies, we help prevent contamination and ensure that only safe products reach consumers both locally and globally. This promotes public health by reducing the risks associated with consuming unsafe food products.

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

Our innovative software solutions streamline compliance with international regulations, reducing barriers that hinder SMBs' access to global markets. By enhancing efficiency in the export process and ensuring product quality, we enable SMBs to compete effectively and sustainably. This leads to increased productivity, job creation, and economic growth within local communities.

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

Our digital compliance and quality assurance tools revolutionise traditional export processes, replacing paper-based systems with efficient, technology-driven solutions. By enhancing the transparency and efficiency of supply chains, we promote infrastructure development in logistics and trade, facilitating smoother operations and reducing costs for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our digital compliance solutions enable SMBs to meet international standards, leveling the playing field and providing equal access to global markets. This reduces the disparity between larger enterprises and smaller businesses, fostering economic inclusion.

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

Our digital tools streamline compliance with international regulations, ensuring that agricultural products meet rigorous standards for safety, quality, and sustainability. This promotes responsible production practices by reducing environmental impacts and enhancing product traceability.

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'

4

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

5

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We collaborate with stakeholders to promote conservation initiatives and sustainable land management practices. This includes partnering with local communities, conservation organisations, and regulatory authorities to ensure that agricultural activities align with environmental sustainability goals.

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

5

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

y assisting small and medium businesses (SMBs) in adhering to legal frameworks and regulatory standards, we strengthen institutional capacities. This supports the rule of law and promotes stable business environments conducive to economic growth and development.

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through partnerships, we strengthen the capacity of SMBs and local communities by providing training, resources, and technical assistance. This empowers stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices, comply with international standards, and improve their competitiveness in global markets.

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

3

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

6

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

2

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

6

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

2

06.08 Justification

Our solution represents a new type of solution within the context of Africa's agriculture and food export sector, leveraging digital compliance and quality assurance tools that are tailored for small and medium businesses (SMBs). These tools incorporate advanced technologies like blockchain for enhanced transparency and efficiency, which are novel in improving compliance and export processes.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Iwina Lab's main potential competitors include global compliance and software solution providers like American Selerant and Australian Agility, who cater predominantly to larger enterprises. What sets Iwina Lab apart is our specialised focus on small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Africa's agriculture and food export sector. Unlike our competitors who target larger enterprises, we offer tailored digital compliance and quality assurance solutions designed specifically for SMBs, addressing their unique challenges such as limited resources, complex regulatory environments, and the need for affordable yet effective technology solutions.

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

Training and Capacity Building: Organising workshops, webinars, and training sessions specifically tailored for female entrepreneurs to enhance their knowledge of export regulations, market access strategies, and business management skills.