Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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Connectize is a corporate social network platform that brings together oil, gas, and energy companies to promote product and service accessibility. Connectize aims to link companies in different countries together, thereby enhancing visibility.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

With Connectize, we are building a corporate social network for companies in Nigeria, with the oil, gas, and energy industry as the primary target. Companies sign up on the platform and can create a company profile, list their services and products, make campaigns, and interact end-to-end with other companies. To ensure a safe and trustworthy marketplace, companies are verified, thereby increasing the confidence level of user engagement and peace of mind. Companies can appoint verified employees as representatives who can be trusted go-to people between different companies and professionals. By providing accessibility, visibility, and integrity, Connectize bridges the gap between local and foreign enterprises, ensuring seamless collaboration and mutual growth. This will bring more foreign investors into the Nigerian energy sector, significantly developing human capacity and infrastructure.

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

One of the major challenges of any industry is accessibility. Companies find it increasingly daunting to penetrate the market, reach target customers, and interact with trusted representatives despite the numerous social platforms and connectivity tools. This is seen in the poor development of the Nigerian oil and gas sector. Connectize is a platform that promotes accessibility between foreign and Nigerian companies in the energy, oil and gas industry. We want to eliminate the doubt of not being seen, not being heard, and not having access to the right people. Nigeria faces challenges with fraudulent companies, undermining the integrity of businesses. To address this, Connectize restricts platform access to verified companies and offers market intelligence to assist prospective businesses. Summary of the problems: 1. Accessibility 2. Visibility 3. Business Integrity 4. Interactivity and Connectivity 5. Market Intelligence 6. Human capital development, 7. Economic development.

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).

Connectize offers several benefits: 1. Enhanced Accessibility: Connectize makes it easier for companies to penetrate and reach their target customers, overcoming traditional barriers to market entry. 2. Increased Visibility: Companies can create profiles, list services and products, and run campaigns, ensuring they are seen by the right audience. 3. Business Integrity: By verifying companies and their representatives, Connectize ensures a trustworthy marketplace, increasing user confidence and peace of mind. 4. Improved Interactivity and Connectivity: The platform facilitates end-to-end interaction between companies, promoting seamless communication and collaboration. 5. Comprehensive Market Intelligence: Connectize provides valuable market insights to guide prospective businesses, helping them make informed decisions. 6. Economic and Human Capital Development

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

The target users of our products include: - Foreign Companies: These are companies outside of Nigeria looking for a market in Nigeria for their products and services. The target companies include companies that provide products (hard/soft) and services to oil and gas companies, energy companies, manufacturers, and producers in Nigeria. - Nigerian Companies: These are registered and verified companies in Nigeria. - Professionals in the energy, oil, and gas industry. - Investors and stakeholders. - Government and regulatory bodies.

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

29/05/2024

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 ?

1

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

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

Apart from myself, we have Lekia Prosper Kiisi, a Process Engineer with a background in Chemical, Petroleum Engineering, and Software development. He is currently spearheading the startup as a Product Developer. He has about five years of experience building enterprise applications and has worked as a Process and Business Development Engineer in the oil and gas industry.

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://connectize.co

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

Services de communication (télécommunications, médias et services interactifs)

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

Through Connectize, we will provide employment opportunities, increase government revenue, increase human capital development, and increase marketing and sales campaigns of companies, thereby increasing profitability, growth, and economic value. By promoting economic development and attracting foreign investors, Connectize can create jobs and stimulate economic growth, helping to alleviate poverty.

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

6

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By fostering a more profitable economy, sales performance of companies, Connectize inherently pursues the goal of zero hunger in the society, especially by adding to government revenue generation and employment of young talents.

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

With the increase in the economic value and GDP of the country, the government can use the resources to improve the health economy.

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

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Connectize thrives on the ability to transfer knowledge from various parts of the World to Nigeria thereby educating and improving the standard of knowledge in the oil and gas industry. This will enhance the opportunity for better knowledge transfer from all parts of the world to the Nigerian oil and gas Ecosystem.

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 strongly believe in gender equality as it is an integral part of our core values. Nobody deserves the chance to be discriminate against because of their gender. Currently, we have ladies already working in our midst.

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

5

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

Through Connectize, companies with clean energy technology can have all the accessibility and visibility they need to penetrate into the Nigerian oil and gas industry. With connectize paving the way with ease of access more clean energy company will greatly enter the Nigerian market thereby reducing the cost of clean energy and making it more affordable. Nigerian companies with innovations/developments in clean energy for the oil and gas industry will also have the means through Connectize to showcase their products and services to the world while being Nigeria. This will also make the cost of their technology transfer affotdable.

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

Connectize will bring about significant economic growth by fostering an open market system in the oil and gas industry and the ease at which people do business in Nigeria. With improved sales from firms, we believe that government revenue will increase, as well as through tax payment as a registered company. We also contribute to decent work by employing young talents and graduates. So far, we have promoted decent work by engaging the service of a product designer, software engineer, social media marketer, and graphic designer. We are looking forward to contributing more to employment through decent work positions. Connectize promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth by facilitating seamless collaboration between local and foreign enterprises. By ensuring a trustworthy marketplace through company verification, the platform attracts foreign investors, boosting the Nigerian economy and creating more job opportunities.

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

6

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Connectize will drive industry innovation and infrastructure development by creating ease of access and visibility to opportunities within the Nigerian Oil and Gas Ecosystem. Companies with high industry innovation and infrastructure can easily locate opportunities in Nigeria and find ways to develop these opportunities, thereby driving these innovative measures. Connectize fosters innovation and builds resilient infrastructure by providing a platform for companies to list their services and products and engage in campaigns. This visibility and interaction encourage technological advancements and innovation within the energy sector. By bridging the gap between local and foreign companies, Connectize promotes the development of modern and sustainable infrastructure, which is crucial for industrial growth.

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

Through Connectize, accessibility and visibility will be granted to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Ecosystem but also companies worldwide will have a means to also interact and share opportunities relevant to their development. West African Region as a whole will also be extension benefit from this visibility and accessibility. By offering a level playing field for companies of various sizes to interact and collaborate, Connectize supports SDG 10 by reducing inequalities. Smaller local businesses gain access to the same opportunities as larger multinational corporations, fostering a more equitable business environment.

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'

6

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Through the promotion of sustainable business practices within the energy sector, Connectize encourages responsible consumption and production. By facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions, the platform helps companies adopt more sustainable and efficient methods of production and check and balance activities in decentralized, peer-to-peer, and company-to-company reviews. With this global community of socializing companies, companies become more aware of improving quality to gain trust and earn credibility from customers and vendors.

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

Connectize indirectly supports climate action by promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy technologies. The collaboration facilitated by the platform can lead to adopting practices and technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

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'

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

6

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Connectize enhances business integrity by verifying companies and their representatives, thus promoting a trustworthy and fair business environment. This commitment to integrity aligns with SDG 16, which emphasizes the need for peace, justice, and strong institutions. By reducing the prevalence of fraudulent activities, Connectize fosters a safer business climate, ensuring that transactions are conducted transparently and ethically, thus strengthening the overall institutional framework.

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

Connectize champions Partnerships for the Goal by fostering collaboration among diverse entities. By linking up organizations, businesses, and communities, Connectize enhances their combined efforts toward sustainable development. It actively assists in implementing these partnerships through strategic initiatives and resource sharing, ensuring that various stakeholders can effectively work together. Additionally, Connectize promotes global partnerships by raising awareness, facilitating communication, and providing platforms for dialogue. This approach creates a networked environment where collective action can thrive, aiming to achieve sustainable development goals on a global scale. The core function of Connectize is to facilitate partnerships between local and international businesses, directly supporting SDG 17. By enabling companies to connect and collaborate, the platform helps mobilize resources and expertise essential for sustainable development.

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

2

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

4

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

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

2

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

4

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

Connectize is a unique platform designed to elevate Nigerian companies in the oil and gas sector by fostering growth and collaboration with foreign enterprises. Unlike any platforms, Connectize addresses the specific challenges foreign companies face in engaging with Nigerian expertise, offering enhanced accessibility, visibility, and integrity. This facilitates seamless partnerships and attracts foreign investors, driving significant development in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Our mission is to spark business success in Nigeria by providing a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that ensures real-time communication and trust-building between local and foreign companies. Connectize also supports neighboring countries in accessing Nigerian expertise, contributing to human capital development. By keeping users informed about industry trends, Connectize promotes transparency and showcases Nigerian capabilities on a global stage, driving economic growth and develpment.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our main potential competitors are other social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and Collide. Unlike these platforms, Connectize is designed to target companies and businesses and promote their visibility, accessibility, and interaction. Connectize is a corporate social media streamlined for companies to showcase their products, services, and promotions, interact, and communicate seamlessly with one another. Our overarching goal is to eliminate the barrier of accessibility between industries and companies.

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

Yes, we have a female leading our social media campaigns, which will develop her skillset in starting her social media marketing company.