πŸ’΅ Startup Budget

πŸ’΅ Startup Budget

IIGAD is launching with a lean, strategic budget designed to cover the first full crop cycle β€” from land prep to harvest and delivery. This plan keeps overhead low while proving results quickly.

🧾 Estimated Initial Costs (USD)

Item
Estimated Cost

Land preparation (plowing, tilling)

$20,000

Seeds and fertilizer inputs

$15,000

Local labor (planting to harvest)

$25,000

Tractor rental + fuel

$10,000

Irrigation (Phase 1 setup)

$30,000

On-site storage (rental or build)

$10,000

Transportation/logistics

$5,000

Marketing, website, investor docs

$5,000

Total Funding Required

$120,000


πŸ’‘ Budget Notes

  • The land is already owned (no purchase cost included).

  • We plan to use existing community tractors and labor.

  • Marketing cost includes website, GitBook white paper, investor deck, and outreach.

  • Irrigation will be installed in stages, starting with priority plots.

  • Cost estimates are based on real vendor quotes and prior field experience.


πŸ”„ How We Use the Funds

  • πŸ”Ή 50% goes directly into farming activities (land prep, seeds, labor)

  • πŸ”Ή 25% allocated to infrastructure (irrigation, storage)

  • πŸ”Ή 25% reserved for logistics, admin, and contingency

Every dollar raised will be tracked, reported, and optimized to show early traction to future investors.

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