Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

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Our start-up is focused on producing bio-ethanol from cashew fruit, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Cashew fruit is a byproduct of the cashew nut industry and is often discarded or underutilized.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Our start-up is focused on producing bio-ethanol from cashew fruit, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Cashew fruit is a byproduct of the cashew nut industry and is often discarded or underutilized. By converting this fruit into bio-ethanol, we are not only reducing waste but also creating a valuable renewable energy source. Our production process is innovative and efficient, utilizing advanced technology to extract bio-ethanol from cashew fruit in a cost-effective manner. Our bio-ethanol is high quality and can be used as a clean burning fuel for vehicles, machinery, and other applications. In addition, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, making it a vital component in the transition towards a more sustainable future. We are excited to participate in the start-up competition and showcase our cutting-edge technology and commitment to environmental sustainability. Through our production of bio-ethanol from cashew.

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

Industrialization is the key to the growth of any nation, growing up from the rural area we grew up to know only about agriculture but looking at the rate in which transportation as control all the economic growth we thought it will be a really good solution to have an alternative fuel to the normal fossil fuels in my country. History has it that fuels in the USA has percent of ethanol in it (i.e E10, E15, and E85). Alot of problem will solved when industrialization comes in place. Unemployment problems, has an industry can empoly thousands of indigenous people. Making worth out of waste because there is nothing that will wasted from our production. Cashew Fruit -Cashew juice- cashew shaft. Cashew Fruit = Cashew juice Cashew Juice = Ethanol Cashew shaft = Animal feed.

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).

The major benefits is reduction in using our product are 1. Renewable energy source: Bio-ethanol is produced from renewable sources like cashew fruit, making it a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. 2. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions: Bio-ethanol is considered a cleaner fuel compared to gasoline, as it produces lower emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. 3. Energy security: Using bio-ethanol as a fuel source can help reduce dependency on imported fuels and enhance energy security. 4. Economic benefits: The production of bio-ethanol from cashew fruit can create new revenue streams for farmers and promote economic development in rural areas where cashew trees are grown. 5. Waste reduction: Utilizing cashew fruit for bio-ethanol production helps to reduce food waste and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. 6. Improved air quality: Bio-ethanol burns more cleanly than gasoline, leading to reduced air pollution and improved air quality in urban areas.

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

Our target Audience are 1. Industry: pharmacitical, energy 2. Farmers: farmers can now make money from the Cashew fruit instead of discarding it 3. Youth: employment opportunities will increase 4.Investor: 4. Community: the rural area will be developed in term of social amenities 5.Investors: more investors can come so that we can industrialize the nation at large.

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

06/04/2022

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 ?

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.).

1) Alimi Abdulraham Olayiwola MD/Chairman Automation Engineer 2) Adetula John Director/CEO Process engineer 3) Ajibade Florence Adekemi Director/Manager Admin/Account

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

Énergie (équipements, services, énergie durable et fossiles)

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Like early stated our startup affect a lot of people because it tackles unemployment by bringing industrialization also we place value on cashew fruit this will help farmer make more money. No poverty we the skilled and un-skilled labour are employed they can afford to give themselves and their families good life. For example we employe 100persons and they 5 people depending on their income each (i.e. 100*5=500), to increase our production cycle round a year we need to get over 10,000 farms with cashew trees now, (10,000*5= 50,000) this is very clear and justifiable.

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

5

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My Start-up Promotes sustainable agriculture: Cashew cultivation for bioethanol production can encourage sustainable agricultural practices, such as crop rotation and organic farming methods. This helps to preserve natural resources, biodiversity, and soil quality, ultimately contributing to more people in agriculture and solving zero hunger problems

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

Bioethanol produced from cashew can contribute to good health and well-being in several ways: 1. Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: Bioethanol is a renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional petrol, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. This helps to create a cleaner and healthier environment for individuals, leading to improved respiratory health and overall well-being. 2. Economic benefits: The production of bioethanol from cashew can create opportunities for small-scale farmers and rural communities, stimulating local economies and improving livelihoods. This economic stability can contribute to better access to healthcare, education, and other social services that support overall well-being.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My start-up has a tackle this by 1. Create job opportunities: By starting a bio-ethanol production business from cashew fruit, you can create job opportunities for local communities, especially women who may have limited access to education and employment opportunities. This can help in generating income for families, which can in turn support children's education. 2. Invest in education and training: You can invest a portion of your profits into education and training programs for your employees, particularly focusing on empowering women and providing them with skills and knowledge to further their education and career prospects. 3. Support local schools and educational initiatives: By partnering with local schools and educational initiatives, you can provide financial support, resources, and infrastructure improvements to help enhance the quality of education in your community. This can help in bridging the gender gap in education and promoting equal opportunities for boys and girls.

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

Promote gender equality in the workplace: As a business owner, you can promote gender equality in the workplace by ensuring equal opportunities for men and women, implementing policies against gender biasness we have women in the mamgament team to help fosters Gender amd human resource management.

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'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Bioethanol is a renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional petrol, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. This helps to create a cleaner and healthier environment for individuals, leading to improved respiratory health and overall well-being. 2. Economic benefits: The production of bioethanol from cashew can create opportunities for small-scale farmers and rural communities, stimulating local economies and improving livelihoods. This economic stability can contribute to better access to healthcare, education, and other social services that support overall well-being.

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

Bioethanol is a renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional petrol, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. This helps to create a cleaner and healthier environment for individuals, leading to improved respiratory health and overall well-being. 2. Economic benefits: The production of bioethanol from cashew can create opportunities for small-scale farmers and rural communities, stimulating local economies and improving livelihoods. This economic stability can contribute to better access to healthcare, education, and other social services that support overall well-being.

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

We intended to bringing in all engineering knowledge into our production, process control, process economic, material and energy balance. Automation to will be done

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

4

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

Provide transformer to community we intend to lias with electricity distribution companies to install and stabilize proper electricity the community. 2) Good road will allow other investors to bring in other industries to the community

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

4

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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'

3

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

3

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'

3

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.

2

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

7 - Tout à fait 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.

5

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

This project is a new solution idea and demand has urge us has petrol and other product of crude oil has increase and everyone is affected the economy depends on crude oil.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

We are talking about bio-ethanol this is something millions of people can invest in without any problems there are lot of cellulosic to make sugar and produce ethanol. The only reasonable completion is petrol that is why we deduce from our Analysis that petrol and ethanol can blended as specified by motor/engine producing company. #E10, #E15, and E85.

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

Yes, we it's comes to management women are better of they have a sound mind and don't get carried away like men. Women are good on insisting on what they want which is a management skill. Practically men take technical and heavy labours of the organization while women take management and maintenance of the organization.