Ethiopia - Startup under 3 years old

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ACUBED is a health tech startup that addresses the unavailability of diagnostic tests in Ethiopia and Rwanda by aggregating diagnostic tests in one platform using mobile app and call center.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

ACUBED is a health tech startup offering a marketplace and logistical solution through innovative technology. Our platform aggregates diagnostic tests from various health facilities into one mobile app and call center, significantly increasing the number of tests available and enhancing accessibility. On the logistics side, we provide convenient sample collection and transportation by qualified professionals from the customer's preferred location, ensuring timely and accurate results. Additionally, we create supplementary income opportunities for health workers by onboarding them as gig workers for sample collection and transportation. This groundbreaking innovation has the potential to effectively address a critical challenge in the healthcare landscape.

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

ACUBED is dedicated to addressing the unavailability of diagnostic tests in Sub-Saharan Africa, where this issue is both widespread and prevalent. A recent study revealed that diagnostic tests are available in only 19% of primary care facilities across ten Sub-Saharan African countries. Additionally, a 2015 study found that only 35% of essential diagnostic tests for antenatal care were available in health facilities in Addis Ababa. Our extensive market research indicated that 50% of patients encounter unavailability of diagnostic tests in health facilities, with 70% of these patients experiencing this issue multiple times. Furthermore, the average turnaround time for test results is eight hours. The unavailability of diagnostic tests has severe consequences on patient health outcomes, leading to delayed diagnoses and treatments, increased rates of misdiagnosis, prolonged hospital stays, and heightened patient dissatisfaction.

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).

Our solution offers multiple advantages. By aggregating diagnostic tests from various facilities onto a single platform, we increase the number of tests available and accessible to customers. Additionally, we offer convenient sample collection from the patient's preferred location and provide 24/7 access to diagnostic tests from anywhere. By distributing the testing burden among our partner facilities, we significantly reduce waiting times for test results. Our impeccable customer service and efficient complaint handling further distinguish our solution.

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

We plan to target customers aged 20-55 with middle to high incomes, particularly those with busy lifestyles who prefer not to spend time waiting in health facilities for test results. Additionally, we aim to serve individuals with chronic illnesses requiring regular testing. We also focus on providing a private and confidential testing alternative for stigmatized diseases, such as sexually transmitted infections, especially for youth and higher education students. Furthermore, we plan to partner with telemedicine companies and home-care service providers to expand our reach and service offerings.

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

08/10/2023

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 ?

0

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

Ali Nengo, a cofounder and CTO, is software engineer with extensive experience exceeding two years in full-stack web development. As a co-founder of an EdTech startup operating in Rwanda, he demonstrates entrepreneurial acumen alongside technical expertise. Additionally, his status as a Jasiri fellow underscores his commitment to personal and professional development, further enriching his skill set. With a robust background in full-stack development and a proven track record in startup ventures, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to any team or project he engages with.

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://acubbed.com/

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

Soins de santé (équipements et services de santé)

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

4

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By improving access to healthcare services and eliminating barriers to high quality healthcare services, our startup assists poverty reduction by maintaining healthy and productive workforce. Health and poverty has significant direct correlation and one affects the other. We plan to address the issues of poverty through healthcare.

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

3

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Hunger and malnutrition has serious health consequences. Addressing health related issues of hunger help the fight to alleviate the impact of hunger in communities.

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

Our startup plays pivotal role in improving healthcare access and eliminating barriers to high quality healthcare services. Subsequently, we believe our contributions to achieving good health and wellbeing goals of 2030 agenda will be significant.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

5

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Women are more likely to be affected by sexually transmitted infections than men. However, due to deep rooted stigmas and bias, large number of women don’t receive timely and appropriate medical care for their illnesses. By removing the barriers of social anxiety and fear of criticism we believe we can play a role in improving the gender disparity of healthcare access.

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

4

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our solution can be used as tool to screen, surveillance and control diseases related to water and sanitation.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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

We create supplementary income opportunities for health workers by onboarding them as gig workers for sample collection and transportation. By the end of 2024, our objective is to onboard over 100 gig workers onto our platform. Looking ahead to the next five years, our ambitious goal is to generate employment opportunities for more than 10,000 gig workers. We aim to scale up our operations significantly, fostering job creation and economic empowerment within the communities we serve. This expansion aligns with our commitment to not only address healthcare challenges but also contribute to socioeconomic development by providing meaningful employment 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

It’s an imperative that embracing innovation is critical to addressing multifaceted challenges in healthcare. By pioneering and catalyzing healthcare innovation in resource constrained settings, we hope to foster innovation and ecosystems development in healthcare sector.

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

3

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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

We plan to target emerging healthcare challenges related to climate change using our solution. In addition, we plan to minimize emissions per each diagnostic test from the existing alternatives.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

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'

4

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.

1 = Pas du tout d'accord

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

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

3

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

As a first mover to the market, we are introducing new solution to the market, and we are targeting non-consumers to use our services. We are also playing the role of ecosystem builders, and we believe we play instrumental role in catalyzing innovation in healthcare sector.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Majority of our competitors are private health facilities and standalone diagnostic centers. Our solution has multiple strengths that give us a competitive edge over our competitors. As a marketplace tech company, we significantly reduce capital expenditure by not building or owning diagnostic facilities. By aggregating diagnostic tests from various facilities onto a single platform, we increase the number of tests available and accessible to customers. Additionally, we offer convenient sample collection from the patient's preferred location and provide 24/7 access to diagnostic tests from anywhere. By distributing the testing burden among our partner facilities, we significantly reduce waiting times for test results. Our impeccable customer service and efficient complaint handling further distinguish us from our competitors.

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