AI-Powered Surplus Food Redistribution Platform

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AI-Powered Surplus Food Redistribution Platform

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  • Proposal for BGI Nexus 1
  • Funding Request $46,000 USD
  • Funding Pools Beneficial AI Solutions
  • Total 6 Milestones

Overview

This project is an AI-powered food waste reduction and redistribution platform that helps restaurants minimize waste through AI-driven demand forecasting, while enabling surplus food sales at discounted rates and corporate-sponsored meal donations. It integrates smart fridges for safe food storage, ensuring redistribution to the needy. The solution is sustainable, scalable, and profitable, aligning with Nexus BGI’s mission of ethical AI innovation. Revenue comes from food sales, AI subscriptions, and sponsorships, making it self-sustaining while reducing hunger and environmental waste.

Proposal Description

How Our Project Will Contribute To The Growth Of The Decentralized AI Platform

This proposal aligns with BGI’s mission by leveraging AI-driven food waste reduction to promote sustainability, ethical AI, and global scalability. It reduces environmental impact through demand forecasting and smart food redistribution, ensuring surplus food benefits the needy. The project is safe, ethical, and data-driven, fostering economic growth while tackling food insecurity. Its scalable model can expand globally, making AI a force for social and environmental good.

Our Team

Project Roles & Responsibilities
1. Project Lead / Founder-   Roseline Oguntimehin
 
2. AI & Data Science Team-  Eto David
 
3. Software Engineers / Developers- RemoStarts
 
4. Operations & Logistics Team- Taiwo Omodan
 
5. Business Development & Partnerships Team- Asunlegan Babatunde
 
6. Marketing & Public Awareness Team- Abatan Oluwafemi
 
7. Finance & Compliance Team- Aregbesola Oyinkansola
 
8. Customer Support & Community Engagement Team- Deborah Ojo
 
 

AI services (New or Existing)

AI-Powered Food Waste Optimization

Type

New AI service

Purpose

The AI-powered Food Waste Optimization & Redistribution service uses AI IoT and blockchain to reduce food waste optimize inventory and redistribute surplus food. It predicts demand offers dynamic pricing and connects food businesses with NGOs. With solar-powered smart fridges and a marketplace for surplus food it ensures sustainability food security and social impact.

AI inputs

The AI service takes in real-time data from restaurants grocery stores and farms including sales trends inventory levels expiration dates and food quality images. It also integrates IoT sensor data from smart fridges and blockchain records while allowing NGOs to input meal request and funding.

AI outputs

The AI service generates optimized surplus food predictions real-time redistribution matches freshness assessments and automated logistics plans. It provides businesses with insights on waste reduction sends notifications for food pickups and tracks donations via blockchain for transparency.

CComputer Vision for Food Condition Assessment

Type

New AI service

Purpose

• Uses AI-powered image recognition to assess food quality. • Detects signs of spoilage and determines if food is safe for redistribution. • Reduces human errors in food quality control.

AI inputs

• AI models trained on millions of food images to detect spoilage signs (color changes mold etc.). • Smart cameras and mobile apps scan food items for automatic assessment. • AI integrates with food safety databases to provide instant decisions.

AI outputs

• Instant quality grading (e.g. fresh nearing expiry unfit for consumption). • Automated rejection of unsafe food preventing health hazards. • Food safety certification logs ensuring only quality food gets redistributed.

AI-Powered Smart Fridges & IoT Sensors

Type

New AI service

Purpose

• Ensures real-time food monitoring to reduce spoilage. • Helps food donors store food properly before redistribution. • Notifies users when food is nearing expiration to trigger early donations.

AI inputs

• AI-driven temperature and humidity monitoring to track storage conditions. • Predictive analytics to alert restaurants and grocery stores when food will go bad. • IoT connectivity to sync with donation platforms and automate redistribution.

AI outputs

• Sends real-time alerts to users about food expiration risks. • Automatically updates food inventory on donation platforms. • Triggers donation recommendations notifying nearby NGOs of surplus food availability.

Company Name (if applicable)

Roselyn Cuisine

The core problem we are aiming to solve

The core problem this project aims to solve is food waste and food insecurity through an AI-powered redistribution system. In Lagos and many parts of Africa, surplus food from restaurants, retailers, and farms often goes to waste due to poor inventory management, storage, and logistics, while millions struggle with hunger. This solution leverages AI, IoT, and blockchain to track surplus food, predict demand, and efficiently redistribute it to low-income communities, NGOs, and consumers at discounted rates, reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions, and enhancing food accessibility.

Our specific solution to this problem

Our solution is an AI-powered food redistribution system that tackles food waste and food insecurity by tracking surplus food, predicting demand, and enabling efficient redistribution. Using AI-driven inventory management, we help restaurants, retailers, and farms monitor excess food in real-time, reducing unnecessary waste. Our predictive analytics ensures food is allocated where demand is highest, preventing spoilage.

The system connects food donors (restaurants, retailers, farms) with recipients (NGOs, low-income consumers, and food banks) through a mobile and web platform. IoT-enabled solar-powered smart fridges ensure perishable food remains fresh before redistribution. Transactions are recorded using blockchain technology for transparency and compliance.

Revenue streams include subscription fees for businesses, discounted food sales to consumers, and carbon credit partnerships for sustainability-conscious corporations. The solution aligns with Nexus BGI’s vision of AI-driven social and environmental good, providing an ethical, scalable, and profitable approach to tackling food waste while improving food accessibility across Africa and beyond.

Project details

AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction & Redistribution System
 
Solving the Global Food Waste Crisis with AI
 
Food waste is a critical issue, especially in Nigeria, where millions go hungry while restaurants, supermarkets, and farmers discard surplus food daily. This project aims to reduce food waste, provide affordable meals, and create a sustainable revenue model using AI, blockchain, and IoT-enabled smart fridges.
 
With $30,000, we can develop an AI-powered platform that predicts food surplus, connects businesses with buyers, and ensures safe storage for redistribution. This is an ethical, scalable, and profitable solution that aligns with Nexus BGI’s mission of using AI for social and environmental good.
 
How It Works
1. AI-Powered Surplus Matching
• Machine learning predicts food surplus trends in restaurants and supermarkets.
• The AI matches excess food with demand, ensuring quick sales and minimal waste.
2. Blockchain-Based Food Safety & Transparency
• Ensures secure, trackable transactions, verifying that food is safe for consumption.
• Helps businesses comply with food safety standards.
3. IoT-Enabled Smart Fridges
• Solar-powered smart fridges store surplus food safely in high-demand locations.
• IoT sensors monitor temperature and freshness, preventing spoilage.
4. Discounted Surplus Food Marketplace
• Consumers buy discounted surplus meals via a mobile app, reducing waste while saving money.
• NGOs and corporate sponsors can fund meals for low-income communities.
 
Revenue Model: How We Benefit
 
This initiative is profitable while solving a social problem.
• Commission on Surplus Sales: Restaurants and supermarkets pay a small percentage of surplus food sales.
• Smart Fridge Subscription: Businesses lease solar-powered smart fridges for surplus food storage.
• Corporate & NGO Sponsorships: Companies and donors fund food redistribution programs as CSR initiatives.
• Carbon Credit Monetization: Businesses using our solution earn carbon credits, which can be monetized.
 
Implementation Plan & Milestones
 
Phase 1: AI & Blockchain Development (Months 1-3)
• Build the AI-powered platform and blockchain-based food tracking system.
• Partner with pilot restaurants and food vendors in Lagos.
 
Phase 2: Smart Fridge Deployment & Marketplace Launch (Months 4-6)
• Deploy solar-powered smart fridges in key locations.
• Launch the AI-driven marketplace for buying surplus food.
 
Phase 3: Expansion & Optimization (Months 7-12)
• Expand to more locations in Nigeria.
• Optimize AI surplus prediction models for better accuracy.
• Develop corporate sustainability partnerships to scale.
 
Scalability: From Lagos to the World
• Expand across Nigeria and West Africa to other food-insecure regions.
• Scale globally to Asia, Latin America, and Europe, where food waste is a major concern.
• Improve AI algorithms for agricultural waste reduction, integrating farmers into the supply chain.
 
Why Nexus BGI Should Fund This Project
 
This project aligns perfectly with Nexus BGI’s mission to use AI for social and environmental good:
1. Solves Food Waste at Scale
• AI prevents waste before it happens, reducing CO₂ emissions and improving sustainability.
2. Creates an Ethical & Safe AI System
• Blockchain-backed food safety ensures transparency and compliance.
3. Profitable & Scalable
• Generates revenue from surplus sales, subscriptions, and corporate partnerships.
4. Empowers Women & Small Businesses
• Supports women-led food businesses, farmers, and low-income communities.
 
Final Call to Action
 
By funding this project, Nexus BGI becomes a leader in AI-powered food waste reduction, driving sustainability, economic growth, and hunger reduction while generating revenue.
 
This is not just a food waste solution—it is a game-changing AI-powered system that transforms surplus food into social and economic good.

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  • Total Milestones

    6

  • Total Budget

    $46,000 USD

  • Last Updated

    24 Feb 2025

Milestone 1 - AI Infrastructure Development & System Design

Description

This phase focuses on building the AI models that will power food waste monitoring donation matching and quality assessment. It includes developing AI-powered smart fridges computer vision models for food condition analysis and blockchain integration for tracking food donations transparently. Partnerships with local restaurants NGOs and food suppliers will be established to ensure seamless implementation.

Deliverables

• AI algorithms for food spoilage prediction and donation optimization. • IoT-enabled smart fridge prototype with real-time tracking. • Beta version of the donation-matching AI platform. • Blockchain test network for tracking food from donation to recipient.

Budget

$15,000 USD

Success Criterion

• AI models achieve 80%+ accuracy in food spoilage detection. • First prototype of the smart fridge functions as expected. • Blockchain successfully logs at least 100 food donations in testing. • Positive feedback from initial partner restaurants and NGOs.

Milestone 2 - Pilot Testing & Data Collection

Description

A small-scale pilot program will be launched in Lagos involving select restaurants grocery stores and NGOs. The goal is to test the real-world performance of the AI-driven system in monitoring matching and redistributing food. Data from the pilot will help fine-tune the AI models and improve logistics.

Deliverables

Live pilot deployment in at least 10 restaurants and food suppliers. • Real-time food redistribution tracking dashboard. • Initial user feedback and system performance data.

Budget

$8,000 USD

Success Criterion

At least 500 meals rescued and successfully distributed. • AI accuracy improves by 10% through real-world data refinement. • NGOs report efficiency improvements in food pickup and distribution. • Partnerships expand to at least five new food donors.

Milestone 3 - AI Optimization & Scaling

Description

After analyzing data from the pilot the AI models will be optimized for higher accuracy faster processing and better logistics recommendations. Expansion plans will begin onboarding more restaurants markets and NGOs across multiple districts in Lagos.

Deliverables

• Updated AI models with enhanced accuracy and faster processing speed. • Expansion of the smart fridge deployment to at least 50 locations. • Mobile app for restaurant registration food logging and NGO requests.

Budget

$6,500 USD

Success Criterion

• AI predictions surpass 90% accuracy in food condition assessment. • 2000+ meals redistributed successfully. • At least 100 restaurants and grocery stores onboarded. • 80%+ positive user feedback on ease of use and efficiency.

Milestone 4 - AI-Powered Logistics & Automation

Description

The system will optimize real-time delivery routes ensuring food gets to recipients in the fastest way possible. AI will track traffic patterns weather conditions and delivery timing to avoid delays. The system will also integrate with smart storage units to ensure proper food handling reducing spoilage.

Deliverables

Expansion to Food Donation Networks & Food Banks Partnering with verified NGOs food banks and community kitchens will ensure that surplus food is properly distributed. AI-driven analytics will match food supply with demand hotspots prioritizing areas with higher food insecurity.

Budget

$7,000 USD

Success Criterion

AI-Driven Surplus Prediction Tools AI will predict when restaurants, supermarkets, and farms have excess food, allowing proactive redistribution before it becomes waste. Predictive analytics will help businesses minimize overproduction while increasing food donations.

Milestone 5 - AI Sustainability & Global Scaling

Description

Expansion Strategy for Replicability in Africa The solution will be designed for easy replication in other African cities. AI-powered dashboards will provide region-specific insights to adjust to different food waste patterns infrastructure and logistics challenges.

Deliverables

Partnerships with NGOs and Sustainability Groups Collaborations with global food security organizations will provide funding credibility and reach. Partnering with UN agencies local food programs and climate advocacy groups will help improve food sustainability at scale.

Budget

$5,500 USD

Success Criterion

Enhanced AI Sustainability Insights & Reporting AI-generated reports will track food waste reduction impact, CO2 emissions saved, and community beneficiaries. These insights will be shared with stakeholders, allowing businesses and donors to see the value of their contributions.

Milestone 6 - AI Policy Advocacy & Industry Collaboration

Description

Research & Whitepaper Development for Policy Advocacy A detailed whitepaper will be developed to show policymakers how AI-driven food waste management can improve food security. It will include case studies real-time data and recommendations for food redistribution policies.

Deliverables

Awareness Campaigns & Stakeholder Outreach Public awareness campaigns will use AI-powered storytelling to highlight the economic and environmental impact of food waste. Engaging businesses communities and policymakers through digital channels will drive participation.

Budget

$4,000 USD

Success Criterion

Compliance & Ethical AI Framework Development Ethical AI standards will be put in place to ensure data privacy, fairness in food distribution, and bias-free AI decision-making. The framework will align with global AI governance policies and local food safety regulations.

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